Corsola (Japanese: サニーゴ Sunnygo) is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
Biology
Physiology
Corsola is composed of a pink coral-like substance. It has a small face and a white underbelly. In addition to the coral outgrowths (also described as branches) situated all over the upper half of its body, Corsola also has a growth like a horn on its head, and that is considered its natural armament when facing underwater predators.
The branches serve to supply Corsola with nutrients by absorbing them from wherever there is clean water. The branches are amazingly expendable; if any branch breaks off, Corsola can grow it back over the period of one night (compare with Staryu). However, this fragility is undermined by Corsola’s inability to live in polluted water. If the sea is polluted, Corsola’s branches become discolored and soon crumble away, where soon after the Pokémon will die.
Special abilities
Corsola has the ability Hustle which its shares with six other Pokémon. Its second ability is Natural Cure. Due to its appearance, it seems that Corsola could easily disguise itself as a rock or coral to avoid being eaten/attacked.
Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve.
Game info
Game locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Gold and Silver | Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Routes 19, 20, 21, 34, 40 and 41 | Rare |
| Crystal | Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Routes 19, 20, 21, 34, 40 and 41 | Rare |
| Ruby and Sapphire | Ever Grande City and Route 128 | Uncommon |
| FireRed and LeafGreen | Trade | None |
| Emerald | Ever Grande City and Route 128 | Uncommon |
| Diamond and Pearl | Route 230 | Swarm |
| Platinum | Route 230 | Swarm |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Routes 19, 20, 21, 34, 40 and 41 | Rare |
| Black and White | Route 13, Undella Town | Uncommon |
Side game locations
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | Hatch an egg |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Phobos Submarine, Endless Level 20, Forever Level 20, Mr. Who's Den |
| Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Silver Trench (5-13F), Grand Sea (5-13F), Fantasy Strait (5-13BF) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Marine Resort (1-19BF) |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Puel Sea |
| PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure | Beach Zone |
| Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs | Coral Sea |
Pokédex entries
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Sprites
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Appearances
Anime
In the Pokémon anime, Misty caught a Corsola in the episode A Corsola Caper, and has owned it ever since. It almost immediately became Misty's primary battling Pokémon, displaying surprisingly strong offensive abilities (in one case, knocking out a Gyarados with a single attack) in addition to the defensive power for which the species is best known.
Gallery
Trivia
- Despite Corsola's many Pokédex entries suggesting that Corsola can't live in polluted waters, it can still learn Toxic by TM.
- Corsola is the only Pink Rock-type Pokémon.
- Colonies of Corsola stop Pacifidlog Town from drowning.
Origins
It is obvious that Corsola is based on a coral. Its name is derived from coral and sole.
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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