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Curse

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.

Status

Power:

Accuracy: —%

PP: 10 (max 16)

Priority: 0

Target: Specific Move


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Move FAQ

What does Curse do?

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

What type and category is Curse?

Ghost type, Status category.

What are Curse's power, accuracy, and PP?

Power -, accuracy -%, PP 10.

What priority and target does Curse have?

Priority 0, target Specific Move.

How many Pokémon learn Curse?

473 Pokémon can learn this move, including Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Butterfree.