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Curse

Ghost-type status move in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

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

Rowlet

#1

GrassFlying
Egg

Dartrix

#2

GrassFlying
Rowlet — breeding; retain through evolution

Ivysaur

#2

GrassPoison
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Ivysaur

#2

GrassPoison
Bulbasaur — breeding; retain through evolution

Ivysaur

#2

GrassPoison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Decidueye

#3

GrassGhost
Rowlet — breeding; retain through evolution

Venusaur

#3

GrassPoison
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Venusaur

#3

GrassPoison
Bulbasaur — breeding; retain through evolution

Venusaur

#3

GrassPoison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Venusaur Mega

#3

GrassPoison
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Venusaur Mega

#3

GrassPoison
Bulbasaur — breeding; retain through evolution

Venusaur Mega

#3

GrassPoison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Charmander

#4

Fire
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Charmeleon

#5

Fire
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Charizard

#6

FireFlying
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Charizard Mega X

#6

FireDragon
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Charizard Mega Y

#6

FireFlying
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Squirtle

#7

Water
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Wartortle

#8

Water
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Blastoise

#9

Water
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Blastoise Mega

#9

Water
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Beedrill

#15

BugPoison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Beedrill Mega

#15

BugPoison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Rattata

#15

Normal
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Pidgey

#16

NormalFlying
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Raticate

#16

Normal
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Pidgeotto

#17

NormalFlying
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Pidgeot

#18

NormalFlying
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Pidgeot Mega

#18

NormalFlying
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Butterfree

#19

BugFlying
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Ledyba

#20

BugFlying
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Ledian

#21

BugFlying
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Spinarak

#22

BugPoison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Ariados

#23

BugPoison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Ekans

#23

Poison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Arbok

#24

Poison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Pichu

#24

Electric
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Pikachu

#25

Electric
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Raichu

#26

Electric
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Raichu Alola

#26

ElectricPsychic
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Nidoran♀

#29

Poison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Bonsly

#30

Rock
Egg

Nidorina

#30

Poison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Sudowoodo

#31

Rock
Egg

Nidoran♂

#32

Poison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Chansey

#33

Normal
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Nidorino

#33

Poison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Blissey

#34

Normal
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Munchlax

#35

Normal
Egg

Snorlax

#36

Normal
Egg

Abra

#42

Psychic
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Kadabra

#43

Psychic
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Oddish

#43

GrassPoison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Alakazam

#44

Psychic
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Alakazam Mega

#44

Psychic
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Gloom

#44

GrassPoison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Meowth

#45

Normal
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Related

View all moves →
Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AstonishGhostPhysical

-

3010015127

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

Confuse RayGhostStatus

-

-10010124

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

Destiny BondGhostStatus

-

--566

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

-

--533

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

HexGhostSpecial

-

651001048

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

LickGhostPhysical

-

301003039

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

Moongeist BeamGhostSpecial

-

10010052

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

Never-Ending NightmareGhostPhysical

-

--10

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move.

Never-Ending NightmareGhostSpecial

-

--10

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial

-

-1001540

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

NightmareGhostStatus

-

-1001574

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

Ominous WindGhostSpecial

-

601005115

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

Phantom ForceGhostPhysical

-

901001019

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

Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015361

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

Shadow BoneGhostPhysical

-

85100102

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

Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015229

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

Shadow ForceGhostPhysical

-

12010053

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

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical

-

60-2011

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

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical

-

401003049

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

Sinister Arrow RaidGhostPhysical

-

180-10

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move.

Soul-Stealing 7-Star StrikeGhostPhysical

-

195-10

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move.

Spectral ThiefGhostPhysical

-

90100102

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

Spirit ShackleGhostPhysical

-

80100102

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

SpiteGhostStatus

-

-10010164

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

Trick-or-TreatGhostStatus

-

-100209

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

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