Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Corphish is a Water Type Ruffian Pokémon, with a 26.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Corphish can be found with Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor and Adaptability as an Ability and has a Fluctuating growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 308 combined Base Stats.
Corphish Stats and Abilities
Based on Corphish Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Corphish Highest IV Stat is Attack 80 and the Lowest being Speed 35.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
F | HP | 43 | 196 | 290 |
D | Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 |
F | Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 |
F | Special Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 |
F | Special Defense | 35 | 67 | 185 |
F | Speed | 35 | 67 | 185 |
F | Total | 308 |
Corphish | Detail |
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Best Nature | Brave
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Attack |
Growth Rate | Fluctuating |
Catch Rate | 205 (26.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 3 |
Egg Cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Hyper Cutter Ability 1 | Hyper Cutter prevents the bearer's Attack stat from being lowered by other Pokémon, through moves such as Growl or abilities such as Intimidate. |
Shell Armor Ability 2 | Shell Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit. |
Adaptability Hidden Ability | Adaptability increases the effectiveness of STAB moves from the usual 1.5x to 2x. |
How To Evolve Corphish in BDSP
Corphish requires (Level 30) to evolve into Crawdaunt.

Where To Find Corphish in BDSP
Corphish has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Crawdaunt
Lv. 35-55
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Corphish
Lv. 30-40
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Corphish
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Crawdaunt
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Corphish
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Crawdaunt
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Corphish
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Crawdaunt
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Corphish
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Crawdaunt
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Corphish Weakness
Corphish is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Corphish to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Corphish Weak Against?
Tier | Pokemon |
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What pokemon is Corphish Strong Against?

Best Moves Corphish in BDSP
Best Moveset for Corphish Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
44 |
Crabhammer
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 10 | High critical hit ratio. |
40 |
Crunch
| ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
32 |
Razor Shell
| ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 95 | 10 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
28 |
Night Slash
| ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | High critical hit ratio. |
Best Moveset for Corphish TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM14 |
Blizzard
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TM13 |
Ice Beam
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |
TM95 |
Surf
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |



Corphish Level Up Moves
List of Moves Corphish can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
---|---|---|
1 |
Water Gun
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 25
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1 |
Harden
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Defense.
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4 |
Leer
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Lowers opponent's Defense.
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8 |
Taunt
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
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12 |
Bubble Beam
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May lower opponent's Speed.
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16 |
Knock Off
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
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20 |
Double Hit
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Power: 35
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Hits twice in one turn.
|
24 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
28 |
Night Slash
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
|
32 |
Razor Shell
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 95
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
|
36 |
Swords Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
|
40 |
Crunch
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
|
44 |
Crabhammer
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Power:
150 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() High critical hit ratio.
|
48 |
Endeavor
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
|
52 |
Guillotine
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
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Corphish TM Moves
List of Moves Corphish can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 |
Water Pulse
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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TM07 |
Hail
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
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TM12 |
Taunt
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
|
TM13 |
Ice Beam
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
|
TM14 |
Blizzard
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May freeze opponent.
|
TM17 |
Protect
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May poison opponent.
|
TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM40 |
Aerial Ace
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM49 |
Scald
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM54 |
False Swipe
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
|
TM56 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM66 |
Payback
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
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TM75 |
Swords Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM81 |
X-Scissor
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
|
TM93 |
Cut
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 30
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TM95 |
Surf
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
|
TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
|
TM99 |
Waterfall
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Corphish Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Corphish can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Ancient Power
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all user's stats at once.
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Metal Claw
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 35
![]() May raise user's Attack.
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Double-Edge
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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Aqua Jet
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() User attacks first.
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Switcheroo
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Swaps held items with the opponent.
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Slash
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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Endeavor
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
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Body Slam
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Power: 85
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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Knock Off
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
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Superpower
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
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Dragon Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Speed.
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