Cursola has become a symbol of the newer generational shifts in Pokmon design, where ecological and environmental themes are more prominently featured
This is largely down to his ridiculous +1 ability, which can nullify any threat while also bolstering Okos loyalty, but his +2, which makes a Food token, is no slouch either
For all its glitz and glamor, it's not an immensely powerful card, and it really only fits in decks that either care about counters or intend to gift your opponent creatures, as with Grismold, the Dreadsower and friends
However, its the legendary creatures in the set that have arguably had the biggest impact on the format
Sophia, Dogged Detective can make a bunch of Food, but theres no clear synergy with the dogs this card lets out
So it has the floor of also being able to Shock planeswalkers