Curse
| Category | status |
|---|---|
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | - |
| PP | 10 (max 16) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation II |
Machines
| Gold / Silver Crystal | TM03  |
|---|
Descriptions
| Gold / Silver Crystal | Works differently for ghost-types. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. |
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | A move that works differently for the GHOST-type and all the other types. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | 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 Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Sword / Shield | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
Target
This move targets one specific move. How this move is chosen depends upon on the move being used.
Stat Changes
Curse doesn't affect any stats when used.
Effect Entries
If the user is a ghost: user pays half its max HP to place a curse on the target, damaging it for 1/4 its max HP every turn. Otherwise: Lowers the user's Speed by one stage, and raises its Attack and Defense by one stage each. The curse effect is passed on by baton pass. This move cannot be copied by mirror move.
Version Changes
Prior to Generation V, Curse has type of unknown.
Contests
Curse has the Tough contest type.
| Appeal | 3 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
The next appeal can be made later next turn.
Combo: If Curse is used before Spite, Destiny Bond, Mean Look or Grudge causes the second move to score double the normal appeal.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 0 |
|---|
Earn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs.