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Corphish

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Corphish

#129 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Ruffian Pokémon

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Emerald

Once it grips prey with its large pincers, it will never let go, no matter what. It is a hardy Pokémon that can thrive in any environment.

Details

Type

Water

Category

Ruffian Pokémon

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0341

Pokédex

#129 (Hoenn)

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Corphish, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
205
Base Exp.
111

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (elapsed hatch time varies; Flame Body or Magma Armor speeds hatching in Emerald)

Evolution

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

Corphish

#129

Level 30

Crawdaunt

Crawdaunt

#130

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Petalburg City

Fishing with a Good Rod10-3020%

-

Petalburg City

Fishing with a Super Rod25-3040%

-

Petalburg City

Fishing with a Super Rod30-3540%

-

Petalburg City

Fishing with a Super Rod20-2515%

-

Petalburg City

Fishing with a Super Rod35-404%

-

Petalburg City

Fishing with a Super Rod40-451%

-

Route 102

Road 102

Fishing with a Good Rod10-3020%

-

Route 102

Road 102

Fishing with a Super Rod25-3040%

-

Route 102

Road 102

Fishing with a Super Rod30-3540%

-

Route 102

Road 102

Fishing with a Super Rod20-2515%

-

Route 102

Road 102

Fishing with a Super Rod35-404%

-

Route 102

Road 102

Fishing with a Super Rod40-451%

-

Route 117

Road 117

Fishing with a Good Rod10-3020%

-

Route 117

Road 117

Fishing with a Super Rod25-3040%

-

Route 117

Road 117

Fishing with a Super Rod30-3540%

-

Route 117

Road 117

Fishing with a Super Rod20-2515%

-

Route 117

Road 117

Fishing with a Super Rod35-404%

-

Route 117

Road 117

Fishing with a Super Rod40-451%

-

Moves

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

An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe’s SPEED.

7HardenNormalStatus--30

Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE.

10Vise GripNormalPhysical5510030

Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.

13LeerNormalStatus-10030

Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.

20Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower SPEED.

23ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

26Knock OffDarkSpecial2010020

Knocks down the foe’s held item to prevent its use.

32TauntDarkStatus-10020

Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.

35CrabhammerWaterSpecial908510

Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio.

38Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.

44GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A powerful pincer attack that may cause fainting.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Type varies

Varies By Type30–7010015

The effectiveness varies with the user.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that increases in power with friendship.

TM28DigGroundPhysical6010010

Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonPhysical9010010

Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical2010015

A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

HM07WaterfallWaterSpecial8010015

Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.

Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.

Mud-SlapGroundPhysical2010010

Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Uses an available move randomly while asleep.

SnoreNormalPhysical4010015

A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.

SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.

SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.

Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Ancient PowerRockPhysical601005

An attack that may raise all stats.

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

Gains power if the user’s HP is lower than the foe’s HP.

Mud SportGroundStatus--15

Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hyper Cutter

Prevents ATTACK reduction.

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Shell Armor

Blocks critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

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