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Curse

Curse

Ghost-type status move in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
GhostStatus

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

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Slowpoke

#37

WaterPsychic
Start

Slowbro

#38

WaterPsychic
Start

Slowbro Mega

#38

WaterPsychic
Start

Slowking

#39

WaterPsychic
Start

Gastly

#61

GhostPoison
12

Haunter

#62

GhostPoison
12

Gengar Mega

#63

GhostPoison
12

Gengar

#63

GhostPoison
12

Torkoal

#223

Fire
22

Pyukumuku

#200

Water
25

Phantump

#196

GhostGrass
28

Trevenant

#197

GhostGrass
28

Tirtouga

#194

WaterRock
35

Carracosta

#195

WaterRock
35

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Rowlet

#1

GrassFlying
Egg

Bonsly

#30

Rock
Egg

Sudowoodo

#31

Rock
Egg

Munchlax

#35

Normal
Egg

Snorlax

#36

Normal
Egg

Grimer Alola

#50

PoisonDark
Egg

Grimer

#50

Poison
Egg

Misdreavus

#66

Ghost
Egg

Zubat

#68

PoisonFlying
Egg

Roggenrola

#98

Rock
Egg

Corsola

#112

WaterRock
Egg

Eevee

#123

Normal
Egg

Miltank

#138

Normal
Egg

Goomy

#178

Dragon
Egg

Cranidos

#188

Rock
Egg

Shieldon

#190

RockSteel
Egg

Trubbish

#206

Poison
Egg

Skarmory

#208

SteelFlying
Egg

Geodude

#229

RockGround
Egg

Geodude Alola

#229

RockElectric
Egg

Mimikyu Disguised

#242

GhostFairy
Egg

Mimikyu Busted

#242

GhostFairy
Egg

Absol Mega

#245

Dark
Egg

Absol

#245

Dark
Egg

Sandshrew Alola

#251

IceSteel
Egg

Shellos

#260

Water
Egg

Wailmer

#266

Water
Egg

Lapras

#268

WaterIce
Egg

Exeggcute

#269

GrassPsychic
Egg

Aerodactyl

#284

RockFlying
Egg

Aerodactyl Mega

#284

RockFlying
Egg

Snore

Normal

Flail

Normal
GhostStatus

Curse

Ghost-type move

Move #

174

Introduced

Generation II

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AstonishGhostPhysical

-

301001541

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

Confuse RayGhostStatus

-

-1001049

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

Destiny BondGhostStatus

-

--514

After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

GrudgeGhostStatus

-

--57

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

HexGhostSpecial

-

651001019

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

LickGhostPhysical

-

301003013

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

Moongeist BeamGhostSpecial

-

10010051

The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial

-

-1001510

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

NightmareGhostStatus

-

-100157

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

Ominous WindGhostSpecial

-

60100510

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

Phantom ForceGhostPhysical

-

90100106

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

Shadow BallGhostSpecial
TM30
8010015117

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

Shadow BoneGhostPhysical

-

85100101

The user attacks by beating the target with a bone that contains a spirit. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Shadow ClawGhostPhysical701001576

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

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical

-

60-205

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

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical

-

401003012

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

Spectral ThiefGhostPhysical

-

90100101

The user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks.

Spirit ShackleGhostPhysical

-

80100101

The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target’s shadow to the ground to prevent the target from escaping.

SpiteGhostStatus

-

-1001013

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

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