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Kurstraw front sprite from Pokémon Monomyth

No. 284 New in Monomyth

Kurstraw

Pushpin Pokémon

Ghost

Damage calc →

Height
0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight
0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
Gender
50% male · 50% female
Catch rate
45 of 255
Growth rate
Fast
Egg groups
Field Amorphous
Egg cycles
25
Base friendship
35
EV yield
1 Defense
Held in the wild
Cleanse Tag common Spell Tag rare

Abilities

While research into the species suggests that attacking Kurstraw brings no harm to the assailant, older Trainers across Athanto will often refuse to battle one.

Base stats

HP43
Attack38
Defense71
Sp. Atk63
Sp. Def61
Speed22
Total298

The species’ own values, before level, training or nature. Bars end at 200.

Evolution

  1. Kurstraw front sprite from Pokémon MonomythNo. 284KurstrawGhost
    1. Use Dusk Stone
      Pangshi front sprite from Pokémon MonomythNo. 285PangshiGhost

Where to find it

WhereHowLevelsChance
Apocryphal BastionGrassLv 42–4720%
Old Bay CavesGrassLv 30–6010%

Moves

47 in all

Level up 18

LvMoveCategoryPowAccPP
1Confusion, Psychic-typeThe target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It has a 10% chance of confusing the target.Special50100%25
1Disable, Normal-typeFor four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.Status—100%20
8Night Shade, Ghost-typeThe target is shown a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.Special—100%15
13Spite, Ghost-typeThe user unleashes its grudge on the target’s last used move, reducing that move’s PP by 4.Status—100%10
17Hex, Ghost-typeThe user casts a spell on the target. Power doubles if the target has a status condition.Special65100%10
21Will-O-Wisp, Fire-typeThe user shoots a sinister, purplish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.Status—85%15
24Curse, Ghost-typeA move that works differently for the Ghost-type than for all other types.Status——10
26Leech Life, Bug-typeThe user drains the target’s blood. This restores HP equal to 50% the damage dealt.Physical80100%10
31Pain Split, Normal-typeThe user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the total HP with the target.Status——20
34Psychic, Psychic-typeThe target is hit by a strong telekinetic force with a 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def.Special90100%10
42Substitute, Normal-typeCreates a decoy using 25% of its HP, which absorbs attack damage and many status moves.Status——10
45Dark Mind, Dark-typeThe user implants dark thoughts into the target, leaving its 3rd type as Dark.Status——20
47Ominous Wind, Ghost-typeThe user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It has a 10% chance to boost all its stats.Special60100%5
50Halloween, Ghost-typeThe user takes the target trick-or-treating, changing the target’s 3rd type to Ghost.Status—100%20
52Grudge, Ghost-typeIf the user faints, the PP of the move that knocked it out is fully deleted.Status——5
55Destiny Bond, Ghost-typeIf the user faints, the Pokémon landing the final hit also faints. Fails if used in a row.Status——5
61Memento, Dark-typeThe user faints, and then harshly lowers the target’s Atk and Sp. Atk stats.Status—100%10
66Soul Rend, Ghost-typeA strong soul-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by 50% of the damage inflicted.Physical75100%10

TM and HM 24

TMMoveCategoryPowAccPP
TM05Infestation, Bug-typeThe target is infested for 4-5 turns. It deals damage each turn and prevents escape.Special20100%20
TM06Poison Gas, Poison-typeA cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the faces of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those it hits.Status—90%40
TM08Endure, Normal-typeThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. It may fail if used in succession.Status——10
TM10Hidden Power, Normal-typeA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.Special60100%15
TM11Sunny Day, Fire-typeIntensifies the sun for 5 turns, which boosts Fire attacks by 50% and halves Water power.Status——5
TM15Wonder Ray, Fairy-typeWonderful rays of light pelt the target. It has a 20% chance to lower Accuracy.Special60100%15
TM16Light Screen, Psychic-typeFor 5 turns, the user’s team takes 50% less special damage, or 33% in a double battle.Status——30
TM17Protect, Normal-typeThe user protects itself from incoming moves. It may fail if used in succession.Status——10
TM18Rain Dance, Water-typeSummons rain for 5 turns, which boosts Water attacks by 50% & halves Fire attack damage.Status——5
TM21Swagger, Normal-typeThe user enrages and confuses the target, but also sharply boosts the target’s Attack.Status—85%15
TM27Return, Normal-typeA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.Physical—100%20
TM29Dream Eater, Psychic-typeEats the dreams of a sleeping target. This restores HP equal to 50% the damage dealt.Special100100%15
TM30Poltergeist, Ghost-typeThe user attacks by controlling the target’s item and fails if the target isn’t holding one.Physical11090%5
TM31Entrainment, Normal-typeThe user dances to an irresistible beat which causes the target to copy the user’s Ability.Status—100%15
TM32Curse, Ghost-typeA move that works differently for the Ghost-type than for all other types.Status——10
TM33Reflect, Psychic-typeFor 5 turns, the user’s team takes 50% less physical damage, or 33% in a double battle.Status——20
TM35Baton Pass, Normal-typeThe user switches to another battler, passing along any stat changes and statuses it has.Status——40
TM41Substitute, Normal-typeCreates a decoy using 25% of its HP, which absorbs attack damage and many status moves.Status——10
TM42Reflect Type, Normal-typeThe user reflects all of the target’s types, making the user’s types equal the target’s.Status——15
TM43Secret Power, Normal-typeAn attack whose added effects depend on the terrain. Can be used to make a Secret Base.Physical70100%20
TM44Rest, Psychic-typeThe user sleeps for 2 turns, fully restoring its HP and healing any status conditions.Status——5
TM45Psych Up, Normal-typeThe user hypnotizes itself into copying the target’s stat changes, if any.Status——10
TM48Skill Swap, Psychic-typeThe user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.Status——10
TM49Snatch, Dark-typeThe user waits for another Pokémon to use a self-beneficial move and steals it for itself.Status—100%10

Egg moves 5

MoveCategoryPowAccPP
EggHelping Hand, Normal-typeThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack this turn by 50%.Status——20
EggPlay Nice, Normal-typeThe user befriends the target, lowering its Attack. It won’t miss a target on the field.Status——20
EggPsywave, Psychic-typeEmits an odd psychic wave, randomly dealing 50% to 150% of the user’s level in damage.Special—100%15
EggPunishment, Dark-typeA retribution attack that grows stronger the more positive stat changes the target has.Physical60100%5
EggSing, Normal-typeA soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber.Status—55%15

All sprites

Kurstraw front sprite from Pokémon Monomyth
Front
Kurstraw back sprite from Pokémon Monomyth
Back
Kurstraw shiny front sprite from Pokémon Monomyth
Shiny front
Kurstraw shiny back sprite from Pokémon Monomyth
Shiny back
Kurstraw animated sprite from Pokémon Monomyth
Animation

The game’s own animation.

Details
  • Steps5
  • Length100 ticks of 1/60 second
  • Step 1Frame 1 for 20 ticks
  • Step 2Frame 2 for 20 ticks
  • Step 3Frame 1 for 20 ticks
  • Step 4Frame 2 for 20 ticks
  • Step 5Frame 1 for 20 ticks

Every frame 2

Frame 1used 3×
Frame 2used 2×

Coat Lab

Kurstraw front sprite from Pokémon Monomyth, shown in its usual colours

2,890 possible coats

Usual colours, as in the Pokédex.

Quick guide 3 steps
  1. Pick a coat for each colour group, with its odds. Strength slides the shift from 1 to 8.
  2. Roll rolls a Pokémon’s coat the way the game does, from a random personality value.
  3. Share the link holds the coat you made.
Colour group 1
Colour group 2
Colour group 3

The in-game “Color Variants” option turns coats off. A shiny never gets a coat.

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