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Curse in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Ghost-type status move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

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

Rowlet

#1

GrassFlying
Egg

Dartrix

#2

GrassFlying
Rowlet — breeding; retain through evolution

Ivysaur

#2

GrassPoison
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and 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 using the required transfer chain and 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 using the required transfer chain and 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

Nidoran♀

#29

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

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

Pichu

#31

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

Nidoran♂

#32

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

Pikachu

#32

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

Alolan Raichu

#33

ElectricPsychic
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

Raichu

#33

Electric
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

Bonsly

#37

Rock
Egg

Sudowoodo

#38

Rock
Egg

Chansey

#40

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

Blissey

#41

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

Munchlax

#42

Normal
Egg

Oddish

#43

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

Snorlax

#43

Normal
Egg

Gloom

#44

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

Vileplume

#45

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

Venonat

#48

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

Abra

#49

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

Venomoth

#49

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

Kadabra

#50

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

Alakazam

#51

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

Mega Alakazam

#51

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

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Astonish

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

Ghost

-

3010015128
Confuse Ray

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

Ghost

-

-10010125
Destiny Bond

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.

Ghost

-

--566
Grudge

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

Ghost

-

--533
Hex

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

Ghost

-

651001049
Lick

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

Ghost

-

301003039
Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Ghost

-

200-10
Moongeist Beam

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

Ghost

-

10010052
Never-Ending Nightmare

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Ghost

-

--10
Never-Ending Nightmare

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Ghost

-

--10
Night Shade

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

Ghost

-

-1001541
Nightmare

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

Ghost

-

-1001574
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

-

601005115
Phantom Force

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

Ghost

-

901001019
Shadow Ball

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

Ghost8010015363
Shadow Bone

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

Ghost

-

85100103
Shadow Claw

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

Ghost7010015234
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

-

60-2011
Shadow Sneak

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

Ghost

-

401003049
Sinister Arrow Raid

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Ghost

-

180-10
Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Ghost

-

195-10
Spectral Thief

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

Ghost

-

90100102
Spirit Shackle

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

Ghost

-

80100102
Spite

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

Ghost

-

-10010168
Trick-or-Treat

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

Ghost

-

-100209