Corphish - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Corphish can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Corphish learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BubbleWaterSpecial 20 100
7HardenNormalStatus
10ViceGripNormalPhysical 55 100
13LeerNormalStatus 100
20BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
23ProtectNormalStatus
26Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
32TauntDarkStatus 100
35Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
38CrabhammerWaterPhysical 90 85
44Swords DanceNormalStatus
47CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
53GuillotineNormalPhysical 30

Egg moves

Corphish learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
Mud SportGroundStatus
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt by HM

Corphish is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
07WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Corphish is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

Transfer-only moves

Corphish can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Corphish learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BubbleWaterSpecial 20 100
7HardenNormalStatus
10ViceGripNormalPhysical 55 100
13LeerNormalStatus 100
20BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
23ProtectNormalStatus
26Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
32TauntDarkStatus 100
35Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
38CrabhammerWaterPhysical 90 85
44Swords DanceNormalStatus
47CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
53GuillotineNormalPhysical 30

Egg moves

Corphish learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Platinum. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
Mud SportGroundStatus
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt by HM

Corphish is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
07WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Corphish is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

Transfer-only moves

Corphish can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Platinum.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Corphish learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BubbleWaterSpecial 20 100
7HardenNormalStatus
10ViceGripNormalPhysical 55 100
13LeerNormalStatus 100
20BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
23ProtectNormalStatus
26Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
32TauntDarkStatus 100
35Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
38CrabhammerWaterPhysical 90 85
44Swords DanceNormalStatus
47CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
53GuillotineNormalPhysical 30

Egg moves

Corphish learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Dragon DanceDragonStatus
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
Mud SportGroundStatus
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Corphish can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt by HM

Corphish is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 15 70
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
07WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Corphish is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

Transfer-only moves

Corphish can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Corphish egg move parents

Corphish's egg groups: Water 1, Water 3

The egg moves for Corphish are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Corphish with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Corphish with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Ancient Power

Body Slam

Dragon Dance

Endeavor

Knock Off

Metal Claw

Mud Sport

Superpower