Corphish pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

crawfish: a lobster-like crustacean
fish: marine creature

Pokedex data

National №	341
Type	Water
Species	Ruffian Pokémon
Height	2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight	25.4 lbs (11.5 kg)
Abilities	Hyper Cutter Shell Armor Adaptability (Dream World)
Local №	129 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Heigani

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 1 and Water 3
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	205 (26.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	111
Growth Rate	Fluctuating

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	½	2	2	½											½

Corphish stats

The base stats for Corphish are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	43	196 - 290
Attack	80	148 - 284
Defense	65	121 - 251
Sp. Atk	50	94 - 218
Sp. Def	35	67 - 185
Speed	35	67 - 185
Total	308

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby	CORPHISH were originally foreign POKéMON that were imported as pets. They eventually turned up in the wild. This POKéMON is very hardy and has greatly increased its population.
Sapphire	CORPHISH catches prey with its sharp claws. It has no likes or dislikes when it comes to food - it will eat anything. This POKéMON has no trouble living in filthy water.
Emerald	Once it grips prey with its large pincers, it will never let go, no matter what. It is a hardy POKéMON that can thrive in any environment.
FireRed LeafGreen	It came from overseas. It is a very hardy creature that will quickly proliferate, even in polluted streams.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It was originally a Pokémon from afar that escaped to the wild. It can adapt to the dirtiest river.

Evolution chart

#341
Corphish
Water →
(Level 30)

#342
Crawdaunt
Water · Dark

Moves learnt by level up

Corphish learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100
7	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
10	Vicegrip	Normal	Physical	55	100
13	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
20	Bubblebeam	Water	Special	65	100
23	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
26	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
32	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
35	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
38	Crabhammer	Water	Physical	90	90
44	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
47	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
53	Guillotine	Normal	Physical	-	30

Other generations: III IV V

Corphish learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Corphish egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ancientpower	Rock	Special	60	100
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Dragon Dance	Dragon	Status	-	-
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
Mud Sport	Ground	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Trump Card	Normal	Special	-	100
Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100

Corphish learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Corphish egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ancientpower	Rock	Special	60	100
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Dragon Dance	Dragon	Status	-	-
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
Mud Sport	Ground	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100

Corphish learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Corphish egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ancientpower	Rock	Special	60	100
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
Mud Sport	Ground	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Corphish can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ancientpower	Rock	Special	60	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Corphish is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Corphish is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Corphish is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Corphish is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Corphish is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Corphish sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Corphish

Ruby Sapphire	Route 102, 117, Petalburg City
Emerald	Route 102, 117, Petalburg City
Diamond Pearl	Celestic Town
Platinum	Celestic Town
Black White	White Forest

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★★★	4
Power	★★★★	4
Skill	★★★★	4
Stamina	★★★★	4
Jump	★★	2
Total		18

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Corphish

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Corphish stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Corphish sprites

Where to find Corphish

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