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.
Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey.
Electric and Grass 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Corphish with Thunderbolt (219-258%). Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (152-178%). Toedscool deals 56-66% with Giga Drain.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Corphish View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x219-258%KO Volt Switch 2x170-201%KO Shadow Ball65-76% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Corphish View Raikou builds →Scald22-26% Thunderbolt 2x152-178%KO Volt Switch 2x118-139%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Corphish View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin7-8% Knock Off9-11% Giga Drain 2x56-66% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Corphish View Breloom builds →Mach Punch31-36% Bullet Seed 2x39-46% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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 spread EVs and Eviolite backing every hit.
Best Build
Corphish best EVs are Speed and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Dragon Dance
- Crabhammer
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Unknown
- Aqua Jet
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Crabhammer
- Swords Dance
- Crunch
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Swords Dance
- Endeavor
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Brick Break
Bulky Support Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
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 to Catch Corphish in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 to Catch Corphish in Sword & Shield
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 to Catch Corphish in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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.
Get Corphish to Crawdaunt at level 30. At 308 BST, Corphish is just the starting point.
Level 30 gets you Crawdaunt. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
For a casual playthrough, Corphish works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Crawdaunt. That's where the stats start mattering.
You won't have trouble finding Corphish. It's been around since Scarlet & Violet and appears in 15 games total. Latest appearances: Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Corphish appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves