Curse
Move data
| Type | ghost |
| Category | Status |
| Power | 0 |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 10 |
| Introduced | Generation 2 |
Curse is a unique move that works differently for Ghost-type Pokémon than other Pokémon.
Ghost-type Pokémon use 50% of their maximum HP to place a curse on the target. The cursed Pokémon loses 25% of their maximum HP every turn. If the user has less than 50% HP remaining, they will faint but the curse still takes effect.
For all other Pokémon, Curse raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage each and lowers Speed by one stage. Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each, or lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
When a Pokémon is holding Ghostium Z and uses its Z-Power, Curse turns into Z-Curse and either fully restores the user's HP if it is Ghost type, or raises Attack one stage otherwise, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Game descriptions
| Gold Silver Crystal | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| Ruby Sapphire Emerald | A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | A move that works differently for the GHOST-type and all the other types. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| X Y O.Ruby A.Sapphire | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Sword Shield B.Diamond S.Pearl | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
Other languages
| English | Curse |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Maldición |
| Italian | Maledizione |
| Japanese | のろい (Noroi) |
| German | Fluch |
| French | Malédiction |
Pokémon that learn Curse:
