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Curse in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Ghost-type status move in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Move text

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

Move 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
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ivysaur

#2

GrassPoison
Bulbasaur — breeding

Ivysaur

#2

GrassPoison
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Venusaur

#3

GrassPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Venusaur

#3

GrassPoison
Bulbasaur — breeding

Venusaur

#3

GrassPoison
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Venusaur Mega

#3

GrassPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Venusaur Mega

#3

GrassPoison
Bulbasaur — breeding

Venusaur Mega

#3

GrassPoison
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Torchic

#4

Fire
Egg

Combusken

#5

FireFighting
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Combusken

#5

FireFighting
Torchic — breeding

Combusken

#5

FireFighting
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Blaziken

#6

FireFighting
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Blaziken

#6

FireFighting
Torchic — breeding

Blaziken

#6

FireFighting
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Blaziken Mega

#6

FireFighting
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Blaziken Mega

#6

FireFighting
Torchic — breeding

Blaziken Mega

#6

FireFighting
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Mudkip

#7

Water
Egg

Marshtomp

#8

WaterGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Marshtomp

#8

WaterGround
Mudkip — breeding

Marshtomp

#8

WaterGround
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Swampert

#9

WaterGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swampert

#9

WaterGround
Mudkip — breeding

Swampert

#9

WaterGround
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Swampert Mega

#9

WaterGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swampert Mega

#9

WaterGround
Mudkip — breeding

Swampert Mega

#9

WaterGround
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Slakoth

#37

Normal
Egg

Vigoroth

#38

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Vigoroth

#38

Normal
Slakoth — breeding

Vigoroth

#38

Normal
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Slaking

#39

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Slaking

#39

Normal
Slakoth — breeding

Slaking

#39

Normal
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Geodude

#58

RockGround
Egg

Graveler

#59

RockGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Graveler

#59

RockGround
Geodude — breeding

Graveler

#59

RockGround
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Golem

#60

RockGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Golem

#60

RockGround
Geodude — breeding

Golem

#60

RockGround
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Zubat

#65

PoisonFlying
Egg

Golbat

#66

PoisonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Golbat

#66

PoisonFlying
Zubat — breeding

Golbat

#66

PoisonFlying
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Crobat

#67

PoisonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Crobat

#67

PoisonFlying
Zubat — breeding

Crobat

#67

PoisonFlying
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Aron

#72

SteelRock
Egg

Lairon

#73

SteelRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Lairon

#73

SteelRock
Aron — breeding

Lairon

#73

SteelRock
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Aggron

#74

SteelRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aggron

#74

SteelRock
Aron — breeding

Aggron

#74

SteelRock
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Aggron Mega

#74

Steel
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aggron Mega

#74

Steel
Aron — breeding

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MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Astonish

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

Ghost

-

3010015111
Confuse Ray

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

Ghost

-

-10010101
Destiny Bond

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

Ghost

-

--562
Grudge

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

Ghost

-

--529
Hex

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

Ghost

-

651001045
Lick

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

Ghost

-

301003034
Night Shade

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

Ghost

-

-1001539
Nightmare

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

Ghost

-

-1001512
Ominous Wind

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

Ghost

-

601005112
Phantom Force

The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

Ghost

-

901001016
Shadow Ball

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

Ghost8010015294
Shadow Claw

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

Ghost7010015154
Shadow Force

The user disappears, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

Ghost

-

12010053
Shadow Punch

The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.

Ghost

-

60-2010
Shadow Sneak

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

Ghost

-

401003039
Spite

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

Ghost

-

-10010140
Trick-or-Treat

The user takes the target trick-or-treating. This adds Ghost type to the target’s type.

Ghost

-

-100209