Summary
Pokemonfans are surprised to learn a spooky detail about the in-game move Curse, as one player pointed out its origins as the final move learned by a cut Pokemon from the second generation called Norowara. Allegedly, Curse began as a move learned by Norowara, a cut character fromPokemon Gold and Silverthat appears as a spooky doll with a spike stuck through it.
There is no shortage ofspooky lore and creatures from the world ofPokemon,as the franchise’s designs pull from a wide array of sources, ranging from mythology and folklore to urban legends. Naturally, the diverse selection of Pokemon and their origins often pave the way for fan theories and discussion of trivia and facts about the series and its over 25-year history.
One such topic came from Reddit user TheRealPdGaming, who shared an image of a Pokemon that was cut from the second-generation games to the series' official subreddit, claiming that it was the basis for the move Curse. According to the user, Norowara, a creature originally meant to appear inthe Game Boy Color titlesPokemon Gold and Silver,is where the move originally came from.
Cut Pokemon Adds Creepy Lore to an Old Move
Another fan elaborated on the topic in the comments, stating that Norowara was allegedly able to evolve as early as level one into a panda-like Pokemon named Kyonpan, but doing so would prevent it from learning Curse, which it gains at level 100. Sinceevolution inPokemontypically means a major stat boostand new moves, this would require players to sacrifice its second form in order to learn the move, as 100 is the highest attainable level.
In the games, the effects of Curse differ depending on the type of the Pokemon who uses it. Ghost types get the more unique effect, as it halves the user’s HP to curse the target, which depletes a quarter of its health with every turn after. For all other types, Curse simply affects the target’s stats, lowering their Speed and increasing their Attack and Defense.
Speculation surrounding Norowara’s main gimmick alleges that trainers have to push the pin inserted into it even deeper each time it levels up, which may have proven too dark for its intended audience. Of course, the series is no stranger to its darker elements, and fans like the one who createdHalloween-themed redesigns for the Ghost-type Pokemon Gastly, have openly embraced them.
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