What is curse Pokémon?

Curse is an unusual Pokemon Attack. When used with most Pokemon, it raises their Attack and Defense while lowering their Speed stats by one stage. However, when used by Ghost-type Pokemon, it can cause a special Curse Status Condition.
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Can you get rid of curse Pokémon?

The Curse condition can be removed by switching out or using a Status Condition healing item.
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What does the curse move do?

Effect. For non-Ghost Pokémon, Curse lowers the user's Speed and raises their Attack and Defense, all by one stage each. If used by a Ghost-type, it cuts the user's HP by half of its maximum and places a curse on the target. A cursed Pokémon loses 1/4 of its maximum HP at the end of each turn.
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Is curse good move?

But for Ghost-types, Curse is a good move through and through. The user will cut its HP in half, placing a titular curse on the opponent. A Pokemon that has been cursed will lose a quarter of its maximum HP every turn.
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What's the strongest ghost-type move?

#1 - Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom. The strongest Ghost-type move in Pokemon is, of course, another Z-Move. Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom belongs to Lunala and Dawn Wings Necrozma. It is an upgraded version of their signature move, Moongeist Beam.
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Is curse good on gengar?

10 Great - Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Curse

This moveset will give Gengar an attack that is more strategic than straight-up powerful; however; it will also allow Gengar to use three attacks that center around punching the enemy.
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What is Hex Pokemon?

Effect. Hex inflicts massive damage to the opponent affect by status conditions.
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What does phantom force do?

Phantom Force causes the user to "vanish" on the turn it is used, making it semi-invulnerable, and then reappear the next turn causing damage.
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What is spite Pokemon?

Spite decreases the move's PP by 2 to 5 (selected at random). If the amount that would be lost is greater than the amount remaining, the move loses all of its PP.
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What does haunter curse do?

When Curse is used by a Ghost-type Pokémon, it will cause the user to lose half of its HP to afflict a curse on the target. This curse will cause the afflicted Pokémon to lose HP that is equal to 1/4 the amount of points of their max HP at the end of every turn.
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Is curse a status condition?

Curse. If a Ghost-type Pokémon uses Curse, its target will be afflicted by the cursed condition. A cursed Pokémon takes damage equal to ¼ of its maximum HP every turn. The cursed condition remains as long as the afflicted Pokémon is on the field.
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What is Giratinas signature move?

Shadow Force (Japanese: シャドーダイブ Shadow Dive) is a Ghost-type move introduced in Generation IV. It is the signature move of Giratina.
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Can phantom Force miss?

If the user is holding a Power Herb, Phantom Force only takes one turn. Phantom Force used to do double damage and never miss if the opponent has used Minimize.
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What is Venoshock?

Venoshock (Japanese: ベノムショック Venom Shock) is a damage-dealing Poison-type move introduced in Generation V. It was TM09 from Generation V to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. It is TM74 in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
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Which is better shadow ball or hex?

Hex has more power when the enemy is under a status condition, but Shadow Ball does a lot general and has the Spec.
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What is the best Moveset for Haunter?

Best moveset for Haunter

The best moves for Haunter are Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
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Is nightshade a good move?

In competitive battles and throughout most of the main game, Night Shade is not worth it. It is an attack that does damage based on the level of the Pokemon using it and doesn't receive a Same Type Attack Bonus. In most situations, Night Shade isn't going to do as well as several other Ghost-type attacks.
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What is the best dragon move?

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: 10 Best Dragon-Type...
  1. 1 Roar Of Time (Special)
  2. 2 Draco Meteor (Special) ...
  3. 3 Spacial Rend (Special) ...
  4. 4 Outrage (Physical) ...
  5. 5 Dragon Dance (Status) ...
  6. 6 TM59 Dragon Pulse (Special) ...
  7. 7 TM02 Dragon Claw (Physical) ...
  8. 8 Dragon Rush (Physical) ...
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What is the strongest water type move?

Pokemon: The Strongest Water-Type Moves of Each Generation,...
  1. 1 Gen VII – Oceanic Operetta.
  2. 2 Gen VIII – G-Max Hydrosnipe. ...
  3. 3 Gen III – Hydro Cannon. ...
  4. 4 Gen I – Hydro Pump. ...
  5. 5 Gen VI – Steam Eruption. ...
  6. 6 Gen IV – Aqua Tail. ...
  7. 7 Gen V – Scald. ...
  8. 8 Gen II – Octazooka. ...
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What is the strongest flying type move?

Pokémon: The 10 Most Powerful Flying Moves, Ranked
  1. 1 Sky Attack.
  2. 2 Dragon Ascent. ...
  3. 3 Brave Bird. ...
  4. 4 Oblivion Wing. ...
  5. 5 Aeroblast. ...
  6. 6 Beak Blast. ...
  7. 7 Hurricane. ...
  8. 8 Floaty Fall. ...
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