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 |
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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 Held Items | |
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 5 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Crawdaunt, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Crawdaunt
Lv. 35-55
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Corphish
Lv. 30-40
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![]() Corphish
Lv. 16-63
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![]() 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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![]() 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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![]() 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?
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A | |
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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 |
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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.
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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.
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TM13 |
Ice Beam
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM14 |
Blizzard
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM17 |
Protect
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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