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Corphish

Corphish

#279 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Ruffian Pokémon

Corphish

#279 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Ruffian Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

43

196

290

Attack

80

148

284

Defense

65

121

251

Sp. Atk

50

94

218

Sp. Def

35

67

185

Speed

35

67

185

Total

308

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Whiscash

Crawdaunt

Corphish normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Corphish sprite

Shiny

Corphish

Ruffian Pokémon

#279
Water

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)

Abilities

Hyper CutterShell ArmorAdaptability(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Corphish takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Unova #279
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
205
Base Exp.
62

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 1Water 3
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Black 2 box art

Pokémon Black 2

No matter how dirty the water in the river, it will adapt and thrive. It has a strong will to survive.

Pokémon White 2 box art

Pokémon White 2

No matter how dirty the water in the river, it will adapt and thrive. It has a strong will to survive.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Corphish

Corphish

#279

Level 30

Crawdaunt

Crawdaunt

#280

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Striaton City

Surfing45-6030%

-

Route 3

Road 3

Surfing45-6030%

-

Route 3

Road 3

Surfing in dark spots45-6060%

-

White 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Striaton City

Surfing45-6030%

-

Route 3

Road 3

Surfing45-6030%

-

Route 3

Road 3

Surfing in dark spots45-6060%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartBubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

7HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

10Vise GripNormalPhysical5510030

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

13LeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

20Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

23ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

26Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

32TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

35Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

38CrabhammerWaterPhysical909010

The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

44Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

47CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

53GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Chip AwayNormalPhysical7010020

Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Dragon DanceDragonStatus--20

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Mud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Trump CardNormalSpecial--5

The fewer PP this move has, the greater its attack power.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering Attack stat.

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Shell Armor

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Adaptability(Hidden Ability)

Powers up moves of the same type.

Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

#340

Whiscash

#280

Crawdaunt

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