While most trainers evolve Corphish into Crawdaunt immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Part of the Gen 3 roster. Known as the Ruffian Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Corphish's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a standard growth curve.
Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey.
Corphish Weakness
GoodElectric and Grass-type moves hit Corphish for super-effective damage. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Corphish's physical bulk (base 65 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Corphish is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Crawdaunt. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Corphish.
How to Evolve
Breed Corphish easily with 114 breeding partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups.
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Dragon Dance, Corphish threatens a wide range with a spread EV build EVs and Eviolite backing every hit.
Best Build
Best Corphish Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Dragon Dance
- Crabhammer
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Corphish's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Hydro Pump and Crabhammer for same-type damage. Crabhammer and Blizzard are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Corphish's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Crabhammer and Surf gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Without breeding, Corphish misses out on Ancient Power and Aqua Jet. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Crabhammer, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Corphish's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Crabhammer and Surf gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Corphish doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
A solid number of locations for Corphish with high spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations
Corphish's encounter pool splits between Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You've got 10 walking and fishing spots at Lv. 30-63 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Easy grab on Corphish with high spawn rates across 52 locations in early-game routes. Multiple catch methods are available, so check which ones match your setup. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Which version you're playing matters for Corphish. 52 walking, surfing, and more spots at Lv. 10-45 spread across Sword and Shield, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Corphish is available from early-game fishing spots onward at high spawn rates. 4 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
Catching Corphish here means fishing. All 4 encounters require Super Rod at Lv. 10-51, and there aren't any overworld spawns in this game.
At 308 BST, Corphish is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Crawdaunt before bringing it to any serious fight.
Corphish evolves into Crawdaunt at level 30. Corphish is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Corphish gets Adaptability, Hyper Cutter, and Shell Armor. But Adaptability is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Corphish is a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the trick room role.
Corphish appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Corphish appears in 15 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A