Corphish
Corphish is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0341 |
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| Type | Water |
| Species | Ruffian Pokémon |
| Height | 0.6 m (2′00″) |
| Weight | 11.5 kg (25.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Hyper Cutter 2. Shell Armor Adaptability (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0129 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0279 (Black 2/White 2) 0051 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0134 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0357 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0102 (Sword/Shield) 0091 (The Isle of Armor) 0011 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 205 (26.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
| Growth Rate | Fluctuating |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 3 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Corphish changes
- In Generations 3-4, Corphish has a base experience yield of 111.
- In Generations 3-7, Corphish has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
It came from overseas. It is a very hardy creature that will quickly proliferate, even in polluted streams. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
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. |
| Black White |
Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
No matter how dirty the water in the river, it will adapt and thrive. It has a strong will to survive. |
| X | No matter how dirty the water in the river, it will adapt and thrive. It has a strong will to survive. |
| Y | Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey. |
| Omega 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. |
| Alpha 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. |
| Ultra Sun | Individuals that have been set free by Trainers who could no longer raise them have become common, and they can now be found in Alola. |
| Ultra Moon | It can adapt very well to its environment. Feebas and Corphish are about the only Pokémon to live in stagnant ditches. |
| Sword | No matter how dirty the water in the river, it will adapt and thrive. It has a strong will to survive. |
| Shield | It was originally a Pokémon from afar that escaped to the wild. It can adapt to the dirtiest river. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey. |
Moves learned by Corphish
Moves learnt by level up
Corphish does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Corphish does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Corphish cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Corphish learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 4 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 8 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 16 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 20 | Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
| 24 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 36 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 44 | Crabhammer | Water | 100 | 90 | |
| 48 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 52 | Guillotine | Normal | — | 30 |
Egg moves
Corphish learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Corphish gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| Switcheroo | Dark | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Corphish is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 31 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 57 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 100 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 108 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 209 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 |
Corphish sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Corphish
| Ruby Sapphire |
Route 102, 117, Petalburg City |
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| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Route 102, 117, Petalburg City |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Celestic Town |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | White Forest |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 3, Striaton City |
| X Y |
Route 3, Parfum Palace |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 102, 117, 123, Petalburg City |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Vast Poni Canyon |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
South Lake Miloch, Giant's Cap, Galar Mine No. 2, Challenge Beach, Forest of Focus, Soothing Wetlands, Training Lowlands |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Celestic Town, Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Corphish questions
Other languages
| English | Corphish |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ヘイガニ (Heigani) |
| German | Krebscorps |
| French | Écrapince |
| Italian | Corphish |
| Spanish | Corphish |
| Korean | 가재군 (gajaegun) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 龙虾小兵 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 龍蝦小兵 |
| English |
Ruffian Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ごろつきポケモン |
| German | Grobian-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Brute |
| Italian | Pokémon Birbone |
| Spanish | Pokémon Rufián |
| Korean | 건달포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 无赖宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 無賴寶可夢 |
Name origin
- crawfish
- a lobster-like crustacean
- fish
- marine creature

