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No. 0341

Corphish

Ruffian Pokémon

Corphish
Official art
Water
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
11.5 kg 25.4 lbs
Base stat total
308 Higher than 19% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Pokédex entrySoulSilver / Shield
It was originally a Pokémon from afar that escaped to the wild. It can adapt to the dirtiest river.
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Base stats

HP43118–150196–290
Atk8090–145148–284
Def6576–128121–251
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD3549–9567–185
Spe3549–9567–185
Total308Higher than 19% of Pokémon
HP43Atk80Def65Spe35SpD35SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
ElectricGrass

Resists

½×
FireIceSteelWater
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 35); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Corphish outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  22. 95Corphish · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  24. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  27. 87Corphish · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
  33. 55Corphish · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

4.77% of teams · rank #24 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Nature
Jolly
EVs
196 Atk / 76 Def / 236 Spe
Tera Type
Psychic
  1. Aqua Jet
  2. Crabhammer
  3. Dragon Dance
  4. Tera Blast

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players5.12%
  • Rated 1500+5.01%
  • Rated 1630+4.77%
  • Rated 1760+5.49%

Usage by month

Oct 20254.77%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 196 Atk / 76 Def / 236 Spe67.9%
  • Adamant 196 Atk / 76 SpD / 236 Spe13.1%
  • Adamant 196 Atk / 236 Spe10.6%
  • Adamant 12 HP / 196 Atk / 236 SpD3.1%
  • Adamant 200 HP / 196 Atk / 76 Def2.8%

Tera types

  • Psychic35.6%
  • Water33.2%
  • Dark11.6%
  • Ghost9%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0341CorphishWater
    1. Level 30
      #0342CrawdauntWaterDark

Moves

Level up 15

1HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
4LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
8TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
12Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpec65100%20
16Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
20Double HitHits 2 times in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
24ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
28Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
32Razor Shell50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys7595%10
36Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
40Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
44CrabhammerHigh critical hit ratio.WaterPhys10090%10
48EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
52GuillotineOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.NormalPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10

Egg moves 6

EggAncient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
EggAqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggMetal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
EggSlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
EggSwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10

Biology

It is not native to Hoenn, having instead been imported from overseas as a pet. A hardy species, it can live in polluted waters and eat anything, so its population has increased to the point of seeping into other regions.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Ruffian Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Red
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Pond
Original Hoenn#129Updated Unova#279Central Kalos#051New Hoenn#134Updated Alola#357Updated Poni#104Galar#102Isle of Armor#091Kitakami#011

  1. It can adapt very well to its environment. Feebas and Corphish are about the only Pokémon to live in stagnant ditches.

    Ultra Moon

  2. Individuals that have been set free by Trainers who could no longer raise them have become common, and they can now be found in Alola.

    Ultra Sun

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

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Sword

  4. It was originally a Pokémon from afar that escaped to the wild. It can adapt to the dirtiest river.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Shield

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

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y

  6. It came from overseas. It is a very hardy creature that will quickly proliferate, even in polluted streams.

    FireRed · LeafGreen

  7. 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.

    Emerald

  8. 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  9. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Corphish
Japanese
ヘイガニ
Japanese (romaji)
Heigani
Korean
가재군
Chinese (Traditional)
龍蝦小兵
Chinese (Simplified)
龙虾小兵
French
Écrapince
German
Krebscorps
Spanish
Corphish
Italian
Corphish

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

1 Atk
205 ≈26.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
62
Fluctuating

Breeding

Water 1Water 3
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Forest of FocusSurfing in the overworld, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Training LowlandsSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Forest of FocusSurfing in the overworld, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Training LowlandsSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Shield 10 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Galar Mine No. 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 20–24
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword 10 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Galar Mine No. 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 20–24
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–51
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–51
Y 2 areas
  • Parfum PalaceFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25
  • Road 3Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25
X 2 areas
  • Parfum PalaceFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25
  • Road 3Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25
White 2 2 areas
  • Road 3Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 45–60
  • Striaton CitySurfing · Lv 45–60
Black 2 2 areas
  • Road 3Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 45–60
  • Striaton CitySurfing · Lv 45–60
SoulSilver 2 areas
  • Safari Zone Rocky BeachFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 46–48
  • Safari Zone WetlandFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 26–28
HeartGold 2 areas
  • Safari Zone Rocky BeachFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 46–48
  • Safari Zone WetlandFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 26–28
Platinum 1 area
  • Celestic TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–40
Pearl 1 area
  • Celestic TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–40
Diamond 1 area
  • Celestic TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–40
Emerald 3 areas
  • Petalburg CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
  • Road 102Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
  • Road 117Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
Sapphire 3 areas
  • Petalburg CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
  • Road 102Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
  • Road 117Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
Ruby 3 areas
  • Petalburg CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
  • Road 102Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
  • Road 117Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.