Mixed
Support
35Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

Corsola's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def stat exp per defeat. Fast 800K XP curve to level.

Base Stats
Avg
HP55
D
Attack55
D
Defense85
C
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def95
B
Speed35
F
Total390
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging60 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height0.6 m
Weight5.0 kg
Base XP144
Abilities
Abilities were introduced in Generation III. Shown below for reference.
Hustle
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Natural Cure
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
RegeneratorHA
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
EV Yield
HPAtkDef+1SpASpD+1Spe
Defense training target
Pokedex Entries

It continuously sheds and grows. The tip of its head is prized as a treasure for its beauty.

Corsola Weakness

Type-wise, Corsola takes extra damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.

Corsola Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Grass
2x (Weak)Electric, Fighting, Ground
0.5x (Resist)Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying
0.25x (Resist)Fire
Type ChartVulnerable
4Weak
5Resist
0Immune
Score-4
Gen II Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
  • Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
4xCritical
¼xResist
0xImmune
None
How to Beat Corsola in Gold & Silver (Best Counters)
Tangela
Tangela
Grass
C
Available Moves
Moves
  • Vine WhipLv. 19
  • Mega DrainLv. 31
  • AbsorbLv. 10
Damage vs Corsola
Vine Whip 4x
87-103%KO
Mega Drain 4x
76-90%
Absorb 4x
40-48%
View Tangela builds →

Gold & Silver Evolution

Corsola evolves into Cursola. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 120 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Corsola
#222Corsola
Does not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Corsola easily with 37 breeding partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Mist, Rock Slide and 2 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Water1Water3
Gender
25.0%75.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillblastoisegolduckferaligatrkingdraslowbroslowkingoctillerydewgongseadramarillquagsire

Gold & Silver Corsola Best Moveset

Best Build

Experimental
Support
Ability
Not in Gen 2
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Not in Gen 2

Support Moveset

  • RecoverRecovery
  • SurfSTAB
  • ToxicUtility
  • Mirror Coat

Moves

Breeding's the move. Amnesia and Mist give Corsola options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Psychic coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Surf and Rock Slide. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tackle
D3510035Normal
Lv 7
Harden
30Normal
Lv 13
Bubble
2010030Water
Lv 19
Recover
S20Normal
Lv 25
Bubble Beam
6510020Water
Lv 31
Spike Cannon
2010015Normal
Lv 37
Mirror Coat-5
A10020Psychic
Lv 43
Ancient Power
A601005Rock

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM03
Curse
B10Ghost
TM40
Defense Curl
D40Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
D10010010Ground
TM20
Endure+4
D10Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM02
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM31
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM29
Psychic
D9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM08
Rock Smash
2010015Fighting
TM04
Rollout
D309020Rock
TM37
Sandstorm
D10Rock
TM35
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM13
Snore
4010015Normal
HM04
Strength
D8010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
HM03
Surf
S9510015Water
TM34
Swagger
C8515Normal
TM06
Toxic
S8510Poison
HM06
Whirlpool
D358515Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Amnesia
D20Psychic
Egg
Mist
30Ice
Egg
Rock Slide
B759010Rock
Egg
Safeguard
D25Normal
Egg
Screech
D8540Normal

Tutor Moves

Corsola can't learn any Tutor moves

Gold & Silver Corsola Locations

Easy grab on Corsola with high spawn rates across 24 locations in mid-game fishing spots. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Best Locations to Catch Corsola in Gold & Silver

Corsola is a fishing-only catch in this game. 24 spots at Lv. 20-40 using Good Rod and Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.

Cherrygrove City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
10%Mid
Morning/day
Cherrygrove City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
10%Mid
Morning/day
Cianwood City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
10%Mid
Morning/day
Cianwood City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
10%Mid
Morning/day
Olivine City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
10%Mid
Morning/day
Olivine City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
10%Mid
Morning/day
Route 34
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
10%Mid
Morning/day
Route 34
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
10%Mid
Morning/day
Route 40
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
10%Mid
Morning/day
Route 40
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
10%Mid
Morning/day
Route 19
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
10%Mid
Morning/day
Route 19
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
10%Mid
Morning/day
Cherrygrove City
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 City
30%Late
Morning/day
Cherrygrove City
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 City
30%Late
Morning/day
Cianwood City
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 City
30%Late
Morning/day
Cianwood City
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 City
30%Late
Morning/day
Olivine City
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 City
30%Late
Morning/day
Olivine City
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 City
30%Late
Morning/day
Route 34
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
30%Late
Morning/day
Route 34
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
30%Late
Morning/day
Route 40
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
30%Late
Morning/day
Route 40
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
30%Late
Morning/day
Route 19
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
30%Late
Morning/day
Route 19
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
30%Late
Morning/day

Corsola Guide

  • In Gold & Silver, Corsola isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Cursola to unlock its full potential. At 390 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.

  • In Gold & Silver, Corsola's biggest threats include Venusaur (Grass), Jolteon (Electric), and Hitmonlee (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Venusaur is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. At base 35 Speed, Corsola won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

  • In Gold & Silver, Corsola fills the support role. It's a mixed attacker with base 55 Attack and 65 Sp. Atk. Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

  • In Gold & Silver, Corsola does the job early-game if you need a Water/Rock type on your team. Evolve it into Cursola before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

  • Corsola evolves into Cursola at level 38. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.

Game Availability

Corsola first appeared in Gold & Silver and spans 17 games across 9 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.

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