Physical
Trick Room
DTier
35Speed · Very Slow

Corphish Best Moveset

Water at 80 Attack and 35 Speed with AbilityAdaptability doubling TermStab from 1.5x to 2x. The doubled TermStab is powerful on a pre-evolution but the Speed can't deliver it. Evolve to Crawdaunt for 120 Attack and Adaptability that produces some of the hardest-hitting Water damage in the game.

SABCDEFEEEEEEERuby, Sapphire & EmeraldIIIRS/EPEAKDiamond, Pearl & PlatinumIVDP/PtBlack & White / B2W2VBW/B2W2X & Y / ORASVIXY/ORASSun & Moon / USUMVIISM/USUMSword & Shield / BDSPVIIISS/BDSPScarlet & Violet / Legends Z-AIXSV/LZACURRENT
★Gen III — Ruby, Sapphire & EmeraldE

Corphish saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was Corphish's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Hypercutter with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.

Received Hyper Cutter and Shell Armor

Best Moves

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 7
Harden
Normal—POPULARUtility
Lv 20
Bubble Beam
Water65POPULARSTAB
Lv 35
Crabhammer
Water100POPULARSTAB
Lv 10
Vise Grip
Normal55POPULARCoverage
Corphish Ruby & Sapphire MovesCorphish Emerald Moves

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Hyper Cutter
Item
Nothing
Best Nature for Corphish
HardyNEUTRAL

Corphish best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Utility Moveset

  • HardenUtility
  • Bubble BeamSTAB
  • CrabhammerSTAB
  • Vise Grip

Recommended Teammates

Swellow
SwellowExcellent
Pikachu
PikachuExcellent
Sceptile
SceptileExcellent
→Gen IV — Diamond, Pearl & PlatinumE

Corphish saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Corphish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shellarmor with Lum Berry, favoring a Adamant nature.

Physical/Special split overhauled move damage
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Xfer
Dragon Dance
Dragon—COMMONUtility
HM7
Waterfall
Water80COMMONSTAB
Lv 26
Knock Off
Dark65COMMONCoverage
Egg
Superpower
Fighting120COMMONCoverage
TM81
X-Scissor
Bug80RARECoverage
TM80
Rock Slide
Rock75RARECoverage
Lv 38
Crabhammer
Water100RARESTAB
Lv 47
Crunch
Dark80RARECoverage
Corphish Diamond & Pearl MovesCorphish Platinum Moves
Experimental
Utility
Ability
Shell Armor
Item
Lum BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Corphish
Adamant+ATK
EVs

Utility Moveset

  • Dragon Dance
  • WaterfallSTAB
  • Knock Off
  • SuperpowerCoverage

Recommended Teammates

Abra
AbraGood
Gligar
GligarDecent
Gastly
GastlyDecent
→Gen V — Black & White / B2W2E

Corphish saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Corphish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Adaptability with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.

Gained Adaptability as hidden abilityHidden Abilities became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 38
Crabhammer
Water100COMMONSTAB
Egg
Dragon Dance
Dragon—COMMONUtility
Egg
Superpower
Fighting120COMMONCoverage
Lv 47
Crunch
Dark80COMMONCoverage
TM31
Brick Break
Fighting75COMMONCoverage
Corphish Black & White MovesCorphish Black 2 & White 2 Moves
Experimental
Utility
Ability
Adaptability
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Corphish
Adamant+ATK
EVs

Utility Moveset

  • CrabhammerSTAB
  • Dragon Dance
  • SuperpowerCoverage
  • CrunchCoverage

Recommended Teammates

Aipom
AipomDecent
Ferroseed
FerroseedDecent
Gastly
GastlyDecent
→Gen VI — X & Y / ORASE

Corphish saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Corphish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Adaptability with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.

Fairy type added to the gameMega Evolution became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Egg
Aqua Jet
Water40COMMONSTAB
Lv 23
Knock Off
Dark65COMMONCoverage
Lv 43
Crabhammer
Water100COMMONSTAB
Lv 37
Swords Dance
Normal—COMMONUtility
Egg
Dragon Dance
Dragon—RAREUtility
Egg
Superpower
Fighting120RARECoverage
Corphish X & Y MovesCorphish ORAS Moves
Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Adaptability
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Corphish
Adamant+ATK
EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • Aqua JetSTAB
  • Knock Off
  • CrabhammerSTAB
  • Swords Dance

Recommended Teammates

Mienfoo
MienfooGood
Diglett
DiglettGood
Abra
AbraDecent
→Gen VII — Sun & Moon / USUME

Corphish saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Corphish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Adaptability with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.

Z-Moves became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Egg
Aqua Jet
Water40COMMONSTAB
Lv 23
Knock Off
Dark65COMMONCoverage
Lv 37
Swords Dance
Normal—COMMONUtility
Lv 31
Razor Shell
Water75COMMONSTAB
Egg
Dragon Dance
Dragon—RAREUtility
Lv 43
Crabhammer
Water100RARESTAB
Corphish Sun & Moon MovesCorphish Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Moves
Experimental
Physical Tank
Ability
Adaptability
Item
Focus SashSURVIVAL
Best Nature for Corphish
Adamant+ATK
EVs

Physical Tank Moveset

  • Aqua JetSTAB
  • Knock Off
  • Swords Dance
  • Razor ShellSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Krabby
KrabbyGood
Parasect
ParasectGood
Crustle
CrustleGood
→Gen VIII — Sword & Shield / BDSPE

Corphish saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Corphish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Adaptability with Eviolite, favoring a Relaxed nature.

Gigantamax became availableDynamax became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Egg
Aqua Jet
Water40POPULARSTAB
Lv 16
Knock Off
Dark65POPULARCoverage
Lv 36
Swords Dance
Normal—COMMONUtility
TM43
Brick Break
Fighting75COMMONCoverage
Corphish Sword & Shield MovesCorphish BDSP Moves
Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Adaptability
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Corphish
Relaxed+DEF
EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • Aqua JetSTAB
  • Knock Off
  • Swords Dance
  • Brick Break

Recommended Teammates

Stakataka
StakatakaExcellent
Buzzwole
BuzzwoleExcellent
Aegislash
AegislashGood
→Gen IX — Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-AE

Corphish saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Corphish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Adaptability with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.

Terastallization became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 44
Crabhammer
Water100POPULARSTAB
Lv 36
Swords Dance
Normal—POPULARUtility
Lv 40
Crunch
Dark80POPULARCoverage
TM58
Brick Break
Fighting75POPULARCoverage
Corphish Scarlet & Violet MovesCorphish Legends Z-A Moves
Experimental
Physical Tank
Ability
Adaptability
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Corphish
Adamant+ATK
EVs

Physical Tank Moveset

  • CrabhammerSTAB
  • Swords Dance
  • CrunchCoverage
  • Brick Break

Recommended Teammates

Pikachu
PikachuExcellent
Torkoal
TorkoalExcellent
Sceptile
SceptileExcellent

Corphish Weakness

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.

Corphish Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

What is Corphish Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricGrass
½xResist
FireWaterIceSteel
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Corphish Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
2xStrong
FireGroundRock
½xResisted
WaterGrassDragon
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Corphish

Glimmet's Sludge Bomb hits Corphish for 44-52%. Mienfoo deals 35-42% with High Jump Kick.

Evolution

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

2 Forms
Corphish
#341Corphish
30
Level 30
Crawdaunt
#342Crawdaunt
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Corphish
Water
Crawdaunt
WaterDark
HP
43
63+20
ATK
80
120+40
DEF
65
85+20
SP.ATK
50
90+40
SP.DEF
35
55+20
SPE
35
55+20
BST
308D-Tier
468C-Tier+160
ROLE
Trick Room
Cannon
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Corphish easily with 114 breeding partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups.

Egg Groups
Water 1Water 3
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
azumarillblastoisegolduckferaligatrkingdraswampertdrapionclawitzergolisopodcursolaslowbroslowking
12 of 114·

How to Get Corphish

All 15 games

8 encounter spots for Corphish at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Corphish in SV

To get Corphish, start by catching Corphish through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Corphish
    Step 1Corphish ✓
    Fellhorn Gorge
    Lv.7-60Overworld
    Kitakami Road
    Lv.7-60Overworld
    Mossfell Confluence
    Lv.7-60Overworld
    Revelers Road
    Lv.7-60Overworld
  2. Crawdaunt
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Crawdaunt
    Fellhorn Gorge
    Lv.30-34Overworld
    or evolve from Corphish (Step 1)

Base Stats

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.

Base Stats
Avg
HP43
D
Attack80
C
Defense65
C
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def35
F
Speed35
F
Total308
Details
Catch Rate
Easy205 / 255
Growth Rate
Fluctuating1.64M XP
Height0.6 m
2'00"Small
Weight11.5 kg
25.4 lbsFeather
Base XP62
Low Yield
Abilities
Hyper Cutter
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
AdaptabilityHidden Ability
Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey.

Pokemon Shining Pearl

Corphish Guide

  • 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.

Game Availability

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

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