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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)
Curse Effect and Pokemon That Learn It
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Curse is a Ghost-type Move in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn what Pokemon can learn Curse, as well as its Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect.
Curse - Effect
| Type |  |
|---|---|
| Category |
|
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | - |
| PP | 10 |
| Effect | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
Pokemon That Learn Curse
By Default
 Slowpoke
|
 Slowbro
|
 Slowking
|
By Level Up
 Gastly
(20)
|
 Haunter
(20)
|
 Gengar
(20)
|
 Onix
(16)
|
 Steelix
(16)
|
 Numel
(29)
|
 Camerupt
(29)
|
 Torkoal
(44)
|
 Shuppet
(26)
|
 Banette
(26)
|
 Duskull
(36)
|
 Dusclops
(36)
|
 Regirock
(30)
|
 Regice
(30)
|
 Registeel
(30)
|
 Turtwig
(17)
|
 Grotle
(17)
|
 Torterra
(17)
|
 Bidoof
(49)
|
 Bibarel
(58)
|
 Spiritomb
(40)
|
 Dusknoir
(36)
|
By Evolution
No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.
By TM
No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.
By Egg Move
By Move Tutor
No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.
Pokemon BDSP Related Guides
Moves by Type and Category
| Moves by Type | ||
|---|---|---|
 Grass |
 Water |
 Fire |
 Electric |
 Ice |
 Fighting |
 Ground |
 Poison |
 Flying |
 Psychic |
 Bug
|
 Rock |
 Ghost |
 Dragon |
 Dark |
 Steel |
 Fairy |
 Normal |
| Moves by Category | ||
 Physical |
 Special |
Status |
| Unusable Moves |
||
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Curse Effect and Pokemon That Learn It
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What the move actually does: Ghost type: decrease user max HP by 50% to curse target. Target loses 25% max HP every turn afterwards. If user has <50% HP move still works. All other types: +1 ATK +1 DEF -1 SPD for a max of +6 or -6 respectively.