Corphish
#129 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Ruffian Pokémon
Pokédex entries
Ruby
CORPHISH were originally foreign Pokémon that were imported as pets. They eventually turned up in the wild. This Pokémon is very hardy and has greatly increased its population.
Sapphire
CORPHISH catches prey with its sharp claws. It has no likes or dislikes when it comes to food - it will eat anything. This Pokémon has no trouble living in filthy water.
Details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 1 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 205 |
| Base Exp. | 111 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Corphish #129 | Level 30 |  Crawdaunt #130 |
Encounters
Moves
| 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 | 90 | 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
| 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 | Varies by IVs | Varies By Type | 30–70 | 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 | - | - | 10 | 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. |
Breeding
| 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
Hyper Cutter
Prevents ATTACK reduction.
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Blocks critical hits.
Protects against critical hits.
