Corphish

#129 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Ruffian Pokémon

Corphish

#129 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Ruffian Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

196

290

Attack

148

284

Defense

121

251

Sp. Atk

218

Sp. Def

185

Speed

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

Normal

Shiny

Corphish

Ruffian Pokémon

#129

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)

Abilities

Hyper Cutter Shell Armor

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 Atk
Catch rate	205
Base Exp.	62

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 1 Water 3
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Corphish #129	Level 30	Crawdaunt #130

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Petalburg City	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-30	20%	-
Petalburg City	Fishing with a Super Rod	25-30	40%	-
Petalburg City	Fishing with a Super Rod	30-35	40%	-
Petalburg City	Fishing with a Super Rod	20-25	15%	-
Petalburg City	Fishing with a Super Rod	35-40	4%	-
Petalburg City	Fishing with a Super Rod	40-45	1%	-
Route 102 Road 102	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-30	20%	-
Route 102 Road 102	Fishing with a Super Rod	25-30	40%	-
Route 102 Road 102	Fishing with a Super Rod	30-35	40%	-
Route 102 Road 102	Fishing with a Super Rod	20-25	15%	-
Route 102 Road 102	Fishing with a Super Rod	35-40	4%	-
Route 102 Road 102	Fishing with a Super Rod	40-45	1%	-
Route 117 Road 117	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-30	20%	-
Route 117 Road 117	Fishing with a Super Rod	25-30	40%	-
Route 117 Road 117	Fishing with a Super Rod	30-35	40%	-
Route 117 Road 117	Fishing with a Super Rod	20-25	15%	-
Route 117 Road 117	Fishing with a Super Rod	35-40	4%	-
Route 117 Road 117	Fishing with a Super Rod	40-45	1%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Bubble	Special	20	100	30	An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe’s SPEED.
7	Harden	Status	-	-	30	Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE.
10	Vise Grip	Physical	55	100	30	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
13	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
20	Bubble Beam	Special	65	100	20	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower SPEED.
23	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
26	Knock Off	Special	20	100	20	Knocks down the foe’s held item to prevent its use.
32	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
35	Crabhammer	Special	100	85	10	Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
38	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
44	Guillotine	Physical	-	30	5	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
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM12	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Physical	90	100	10	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
HM07	Waterfall	Special	80	100	15	Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore	Physical	40	100	15	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute	Status	-	-	10	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.
Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Ancient Power	Physical	60	100	5	An attack that may raise all stats.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	Gains power if the user’s HP is lower than the foe’s HP.
Mud Sport	Status	-	-	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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Crawdaunt

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