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Curse

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Curse

Ghost-type status move in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Move text

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Details

Introduced

Generation II

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

10

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Bulbasaur

#1

GrassPoison
Egg

Ivysaur

#2

GrassPoison
Prior evolution: egg

Venusaur

#3

GrassPoison
Prior evolution: egg

Tepig

#4

Fire
Egg

Pignite

#5

FireFighting
Prior evolution: egg

Emboar

#6

FireFighting
Prior evolution: egg

Sunkern

#20

Grass
Egg

Sunflora

#21

Grass
Prior evolution: egg

Dunsparce

#35

Normal
Egg

Koffing

#46

Poison
Egg

Weezing

#47

Poison
Prior evolution: egg

Zubat

#61

PoisonFlying
Egg

Golbat

#62

PoisonFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Crobat

#63

PoisonFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Grimer

#64

Poison
Egg

Muk

#65

Poison
Prior evolution: egg

Roggenrola

#68

Rock
Egg

Boldore

#69

Rock
Prior evolution: egg

Gigalith

#70

Rock
Prior evolution: egg

Geodude

#74

RockGround
Egg

Graveler

#75

RockGround
Prior evolution: egg

Golem

#76

RockGround
Prior evolution: egg

Farfetch’d

#83

NormalFlying
Egg

Munna

#86

Psychic
Egg

Musharna

#87

Psychic
Prior evolution: egg

Eevee

#91

Normal
Egg

Vaporeon

#92

Water
Prior evolution: egg

Jolteon

#93

Electric
Prior evolution: egg

Flareon

#94

Fire
Prior evolution: egg

Espeon

#95

Psychic
Prior evolution: egg

Umbreon

#96

Dark
Prior evolution: egg

Leafeon

#97

Grass
Prior evolution: egg

Glaceon

#98

Ice
Prior evolution: egg

Exeggcute

#102

GrassPsychic
Egg

Exeggutor

#103

GrassPsychic
Prior evolution: egg

Trubbish

#105

Poison
Egg

Garbodor

#106

Poison
Prior evolution: egg

Rhyhorn

#111

GroundRock
Egg

Rhydon

#112

GroundRock
Prior evolution: egg

Dwebble

#115

BugRock
Egg

Crustle

#116

BugRock
Prior evolution: egg

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
Egg

Snorlax

#143

Normal
Egg

Accelgor

#158

Bug
Prior evolution: level-up

Aron

#166

SteelRock
Egg

Lairon

#167

SteelRock
Prior evolution: egg

Aggron

#168

SteelRock
Prior evolution: egg

Sudowoodo

#185

Rock
Egg

Zangoose

#186

Normal
Egg

Chandelure

#192

GhostFire
Prior evolution: level-up

Heatmor

#193

Fire
Egg

Wooper

#194

WaterGround
Egg

Quagsire

#195

WaterGround
Prior evolution: egg

Misdreavus

#200

Ghost
Egg

Skarmory

#203

SteelFlying
Egg

Absol

#216

Dark
Egg

Slugma

#218

Fire
Egg

Magcargo

#219

FireRock
Prior evolution: egg

Stunfisk

#231

GroundElectric
Egg

Corsola

#237

WaterRock
Egg

Related

View all moves →
Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AstonishGhostPhysical

-

301001592

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

Confuse RayGhostStatus

-

-1001083

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

Destiny BondGhostStatus

-

--532

When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.

GrudgeGhostStatus

-

--522

If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.

HexGhostSpecial

-

501001040

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems.

LickGhostPhysical

-

201003029

The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial

-

-1001535

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.

NightmareGhostStatus

-

-1001510

A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial

-

601005100

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015247

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015119

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Shadow ForceGhostPhysical

-

12010052

The user disappears, then strikes the target on the second turn. It hits even if the target protects itself.

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical

-

60-208

The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical

-

401003021

The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.

SpiteGhostStatus

-

-10010106

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

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