Corphish

Corphish is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0341
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Corphish.

Evolution chart

(Level 30)

Corphish changes

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.
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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
4LeerNormalStatus 100
8TauntDarkStatus 100
12Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
16Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
20Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
24ProtectNormalStatus
28Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
32Razor ShellWaterPhysical 75 95
36Swords DanceNormalStatus
40CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
44CrabhammerWaterPhysical 100 90
48EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
52GuillotineNormalPhysical 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 PowerRockSpecial 60 100
Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
SwitcherooDarkStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Corphish is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
4LeerNormalStatus 100
8TauntDarkStatus 100
12Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
16Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
20Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
24ProtectNormalStatus
28Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
32Razor ShellWaterPhysical 75 95
36Swords DanceNormalStatus
40CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
44CrabhammerWaterPhysical 100 90
48EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
52GuillotineNormalPhysical 30

Egg moves

Corphish learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Corphish gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
Dragon DanceDragonStatus
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
SwitcherooDarkStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

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

Corphish sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Corphish sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Corphish sprite from Diamond & Pearl Corphish sprite from Black & White Corphish sprite from X & Y Corphish sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Corphish sprite from Sword & Shield Corphish sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Corphish Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Corphish Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Corphish Shiny sprite from Black & White Corphish Shiny sprite from X & Y Corphish Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Corphish

Ruby
Sapphire
Route 102, 117, Petalburg City
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
Location data not yet available

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