For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Corphish (disambiguation). |
Corphish
Ruffian Pokémon |
ヘイガニ
Heigani |
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#341 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Hyper Cutter or Shell Armor |
Adaptability
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
0
HP |
1
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Corphish (Japanese: ヘイガニ Heigani) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Crawdaunt starting at level 30.
Biology
Corphish is a red-shelled, crustacean Pokémon with a short tail similar to a lobster. Its eyes are saucer-like with small pupils, and it has three spikes on top of its head. It possesses four pairs of limbs in total: two large pincers used for gripping prey, and three pairs of legs used for walking. The upper segments of its legs, the underside of its body, and lower halves of its pincers are cream-colored.
A hardy creature, Corphish is able to live in polluted water and eat nearly anything. Though not native to Alola, Corphish set free by Trainers there have easily adapted and thrived in the region. Feebas and Corphish are the only Pokémon known to be able to live in stagnant ditches. Corphish and its evolved form Crawdaunt are the only known Pokémon that do not flee when a swarm of Basculin appears in the lake it lives in.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash's Corphish
In Gone Corphishin', Ash battled and eventually caught a Corphish. Aside from its battling prowess, it was the main comic relief of Ash's team in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire.
Other
Corphish debuted in Which Wurmple's Which?. Ash hooked it on his fishing line and it subsequently attacked him and his friends.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, a Corphish kicked Team Razor Wind out of their guild.
In Cheers on Castaways Isle!, a Corphish stacked rocks around a glowing jewel that turned out to be a Deoxys.
In A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!, Rocko caught a Corphish whose Bubble Beam became a vital component for the "Bubble Drill" combination that he configured.
Minor appearances
A Trainer's Corphish appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!.
A Corphish appeared in Bagged Then Tagged!.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Corphish watched Meloetta's concert.
A Trainer's Corphish appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League!.
A Corphish appeared in a flashback in Day Three Blockbusters!.
A Corphish appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
In Dewpider Ascending!, a Corphish was at the Pokémon School.
In JN063, a Trainer's Corphish competed in the Kids Marine Athletics Race.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
AG021 |
Corphish |
Ash's Pokédex |
Corphish, the Ruffian Pokémon. Corphish uses its sharp pincers to capture prey. It can happily live even in very polluted waters. |
AG023 |
Corphish |
Ash's Pokédex |
Corphish, the Ruffian Pokémon. Corphish is exceptional in its ability to survive. It adapts to any environment, will drive out its inhabitants, and claim the territory for its own. |
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Entry |
BW099 |
Corphish |
Ash's Pokédex |
Corphish, the Ruffian Pokémon. Corphish lives anywhere, adapting to its surroundings. Its pincers hold on tightly when it catches prey. |
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In the manga
Corphish in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Ash's Corphish
Ash owns a Corphish in Ash & Pikachu.
Pokémon Adventures
A Corphish was first seen being used by Team Aqua to attack Ruby and Sapphire at the Seafloor Cavern in No Armaldo Is an Island.
The Battle Tower rented a Corphish, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In Mr. Perfect, the Magician was seen with a Corphish that helps delivers equipment to Blake.
Tierno was shown to own a Corphish in PS549. It later evolved into Crawdaunt during a battle against Mable.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team
A Corphish appeared in BET2 as a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Corphish appeared in Pokémon New Year.
In the TCG
- Main article: Corphish (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Corphish is a member of the Wigglytuff's Guild. His catchphrase is "Hey, hey, hey!"
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
#129 |
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Kanto
#— |
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. |
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. |
FireRed |
It came from overseas. It is a very hardy creature that will quickly proliferate, even in polluted streams. |
LeafGreen |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#— |
Diamond |
Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
It was originally a Pokémon from afar that escaped to the wild. It can adapt to the dirtiest river. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #279 |
Black |
Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey. |
White |
Black 2 |
No matter how dirty the water in the river, it will adapt and thrive. It has a strong will to survive. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #051 |
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Hoenn
#134 |
X |
No matter how dirty the water in the river, it will adapt and thrive. It has a strong will to survive. |
Y |
Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha 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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
USUM: #357 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Ultra Sun |
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 Moon |
It can adapt very well to its environment. Feebas and Corphish are about the only Pokémon to live in stagnant ditches. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#102 |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #091 |
Sword |
No matter how dirty the water in the river, it will adapt and thrive. It has a strong will to survive. |
Shield |
It was originally a Pokémon from afar that escaped to the wild. It can adapt to the dirtiest river. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
Routes 102 and 117, Petalburg City (Good Rod or Super Rod) |
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Emerald |
Routes 102 and 117, Petalburg City (Good Rod or Super Rod) |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Celestic Town (Super Rod) |
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Platinum |
Celestic Town (Super Rod) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Safari Zone (Good Rod or Super Rod) |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
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White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Route 3 and Striaton City (Surfing) |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Route 3 and Parfum Palace (Good Rod) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 102, 117, and 123, Petalburg City (Good Rod or Super Rod) |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Vast Poni Canyon (Fishing) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Galar Mine No. 2, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Cap
Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Soothing Wetlands, Challenge Beach, Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 2, Huge Storage 3, Endless Level 4, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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PokéPark Wii |
Beach Zone, Meeting Place* |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Beach: Challenger's Ground, Desert: Sunny Seashore |
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PokéPark 2 |
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Rumble U |
Vehicle Gallery: The Electrifying Tynamo |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Nacht Carnival: Stage 522 |
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Rumble World |
Sapphire Sea: Sea of Origin (All Areas), Fairy Land: Rippling Shoal (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Celebi Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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In events
RSEFRLG |
PokéPark Egg Corphish |
Japanese |
Japan |
5 |
March 12 to May 8, 2005 |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
43
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103 - 150 |
196 - 290 |
Attack:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Defense:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Sp. Atk:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Def:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Speed:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Total:
308
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Water Gun |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Harden |
Normal |
Status |
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—% |
30 |
4 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
8 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
12 |
Bubble Beam |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
16 |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
20 |
Double Hit |
Normal |
Physical |
35 |
90% |
10 |
24 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
28 |
Night Slash |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
32 |
Razor Shell |
Water |
Physical |
75 |
95% |
10 |
36 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
40 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
44 |
Crabhammer |
Water |
Physical |
100 |
90% |
10 |
48 |
Endeavor |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
52 |
Guillotine |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
30% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corphish
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Corphish
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM53 |
Mud Shot |
Ground |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM83 |
Razor Shell |
Water |
Physical |
75 |
95% |
10 |
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TM94 |
False Swipe |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
40 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR16 |
Waterfall |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR22 |
Sludge Bomb |
Poison |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR39 |
Superpower |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR45 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR51 |
Dragon Dance |
Dragon |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR60 |
X-Scissor |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR84 |
Scald |
Water |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corphish
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Corphish
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Ancient Power |
Rock |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
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Aqua Jet |
Water |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
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Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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Metal Claw |
Steel |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
35 |
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Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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Switcheroo |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Corphish in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Corphish in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corphish
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Corphish
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corphish
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Corphish
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bubble × |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
30 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Chip Away × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud Sport × |
Ground |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Trump Card × |
Normal |
Special |
— |
—% |
5 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Vise Grip |
Normal |
Physical |
55 |
100% |
30 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Water Sport × |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corphish
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Corphish
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Flail |
Corphish (EX Holon Phantoms 63) |
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball RS
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Acquisition: Catch |
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Common |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: 8.8% |
Friend Area: Turtleshell Pond |
Phrases |
51%-100% HP |
Hey, you don't have a clue how hardy my kind can be! |
26%-50% HP |
Hey, there. My HP's down halfway. |
1%-25% HP |
Hey, I've had it. My pincers lost their grip... |
Level up |
Hey, I leveled up! That's happy news! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: 8.2% |
IQ group: B |
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Pokémon Ranger
Group: |
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Poké Assist: |
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Field move: |
(Soak ×1) |
Loops: 6 |
Min. exp.: 16 |
Max. exp.: 19 |
Browser entry R-071 |
Corphish blows bubbles from its mouth. It stops moving, then scurries about. |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack |
●● |
Defense |
●● |
Speed |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds |
Base HP: 46 |
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Base Attack: 70 |
Base Defense: 48 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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PokéPark Pad entry: |
Corphish often play in the Beach Zone. They say "Hey hey!" a lot and really love to battle! |
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Strong: |
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Weak: |
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PokéPark Pad entry: |
They came to Cove Town in search of freedom. Team Corphish's bonds are very strong. |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power: |
★★★★★ |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 125 |
Base Attack: 141 |
Base Defense: 99 |
Egg Distance: N/A |
Buddy Distance: 3 km |
Evolution Requirement: 50 |
Fast Attacks: Bubble, Rock Smash |
Charged Attacks: Vice Grip, Bubble Beam, Aqua Jet |
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Evolution
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Level 30
→ |
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Corphish images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Corphish is the only Pokémon to date with a catch rate of 205.
- Corphish can be found in the Hoenn region, but its Pokédex entries claim it came from another region overseas. This would make it the first exotic species in the Pokémon world.
- Corphish's tendency to say "Hey, hey!" in such games as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure is a reference to its Japanese name "Heigani".
Origin
Based on its Pokémon Ruby Pokédex entry, Corphish is probably based on the red swamp crayfish, which, like Corphish, are invasive pests in many areas.
Name origin
Corphish may be a combination of corps (a branch of military servicemen; pronounced as core) or corporal (a member of the military or police force) and crayfish (the species it is based on). Alternatively, it could derive from the archaic Newfoundland fishing term corfish, which are a type of dried fish.
Heigani is a combination of 弊 hei (a bad habit or to harm) or 兵 hei (army/troops) and ebigani (crayfish).
In other languages
Language |
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Japanese |
ヘイガニ Heigani |
From 弊 hei, 兵 hei, and ebigani |
French |
Écrapince |
From écrase and pince. May contain a corruption of écrevisse |
Spanish |
Corphish |
Same as English name |
German |
Krebscorps |
From Krebs and corps |
Italian |
Corphish |
Same as English name |
Korean |
가재군 Gazegun |
From 가재 gajae and 군 (軍) gun |
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Mandarin Chinese |
龍蝦小兵 / 龙虾小兵 Lóngxiāxiǎobīng |
From 龍蝦 lóngxiā, 小龍蝦 xiǎolóngxiā, and 小兵 xiǎobīng |
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Hindi |
करफिश Corphish |
Transliteration of English name |
Thai |
เฮกานิ Hekani |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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