Corsola (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Corsola is a small, pink, roundish {{wp|Anthozoa}}n {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with branch-like growths on its back, which are similar to coral. There is a smaller, blunt horn on its forehead, and it has black, oval eyes. It has a light-blue underside, which speckles towards the sides. Its four legs and two arms are blunt and stubby.

In the [[Alola]] [[region]], {{p|Mareanie}} and {{p|Toxapex}} are natural predators of Corsola, preying on its branches. If pursued by them, Corsola will sometimes snap its own branches off as a diversion. Conversely, Mareanie and Toxapex do not prey on Corsola in the [[Galar]] region, having not developed a taste for its branches.

===Forms===

Corsola has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Galarian}} Corsola.

Galarian Corsola are commonly found in the remains of prehistoric seas, and while they can be mistaken for ordinary rocks, they will curse anybody who kicks them by accident. Galarian Corsola consumes spirit energy from the life force its absorbs. This diet eventually causes Corsola's shell to break, its body to become incorporeal and its spirit energy to pour out, thus completing its evolution into {{p|Cursola}}.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/cursola/ Cursola | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

===Evolution===

In [[Galar]], Corsola has a [[regional form]] that evolves into {{p|Cursola}}.

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==Game data==

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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Many live in the clean seas of the south. They apparently can't live in polluted waters.}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=They prefer unpolluted southern seas. Their coral branches lose their color and deteriorate in dirty water.}}

{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=146|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=189}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It continuously sheds and grows. The tip of its head is prized as a treasure because of its beauty.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Corsola's branches glitter very beautifully in seven colors when they catch sunlight. If any branch breaks off, this Pokémon grows it back in just one night.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Clusters of Corsola congregate in warm seas where they serve as ideal hiding places for smaller Pokémon. When the water temperature falls, this Pokémon migrates to the southern seas.}}

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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Coral branches grow from its head. They break off quite easily, but they grow back in about three days.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Pursued by {{p|Mareanie}} for the branches on its head, this Pokémon will sometimes snap its own branches off as a diversion while it escapes.}}

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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Many live in the clean seas of the south. They apparently can't live in polluted waters.}}

{{Dex/Form|Galarian Corsola}}

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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}

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====In events====

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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|PokéPark Egg Corsola|Japanese|Japan|5|March 12 to May 8, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Corsola}}

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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Hidden Ability Galarian Corsola|All|Online|15|June 4 to 11, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions (Sword and Shield)#Galarian Corsola}}

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==Trivia==

* Corsola is the only Generation II Pokémon in the {{egg|Water 3}} [[Egg Group]].

* Galarian Corsola and its evolution are the only {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon in both {{egg|Water 1}} and {{egg3|Water 3}}s.

===Origin===

Corsola appears to be based on {{wp|coral}}, possibly {{wp|precious coral}}, which is used as a precious stone.

Corsola's relationship with {{p|Mareanie}} and {{p|Toxapex}} is likely a reference to real life predation of coral polyps by the {{wp|crown-of-thorns starfish}}.

|zh_yue=太陽珊瑚 ''Taaiyèuhngsāanwùh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|太陽 / 太阳 ''taaiyèuhng''|sun}} and {{tt|珊瑚 ''sāanwùh''|coral}}

|he=קורסולה ''Korsola''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name

|ru=Корсола ''Korsola''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name

|th=ซันนีโก ''Sanniko''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name

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* [[Misty's Corsola]]

* [[Regional form]]

==External links==

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