TL;DR. Corphish is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 308. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 308. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Corphish in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Corphish reaches 1,230 CP at level 40 and 1,408 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Corphish first appeared on May 13, 2022, during Safari Zone in Seville.
- Corphish
- Crawdaunt by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jan 6 to Jan 11, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6 to Jan 11, 2026 | 1-star | Pinch Perfect |
Corphish in competitive play.
Corphish is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1038 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Corphish.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Corphish, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Corphish?
Corphish is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Corphish weak to?
Corphish takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Corphish resistant to?
Corphish resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Corphish evolve?
Corphish evolves into Crawdaunt (Level 30).
What generation is Corphish from?
Corphish was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0341.
What are Corphish's base stats?
Corphish has HP 43, Attack 80, Defense 65, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 35, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 308.
What are Corphish's abilities?
Corphish can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Adaptability.
Is Corphish legendary or mythical?
No. Corphish is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Corphish's best stat?
Corphish's highest base stat is Attack at 80, which ranks 56th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Corphish good?
Corphish has a base stat total of 308, the 825th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 129th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Corphish as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Corphish is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Corphish vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Corphish | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 43 | 70 | -27 |
| Attack | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Defense | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 71 | -21 |
| Special Defense | 35 | 69 | -34 |
| Speed | 35 | 66 | -31 |
| Total | 308 | 420 | -112 |
Corphish appears in 25 games.
Every mainline release where Corphish is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Corphish.
Every main-series game Corphish is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildKitakami Road, Reveler's Road, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildGalar Mine No. 2, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Cap
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- WildSoothing Wetlands, Challenge Beach, Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildCelestic Town (Super Rod)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildVast Poni Canyon (Fishing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 3 and Parfum Palace (Good Rod)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 102, 117, 123, Petalburg City (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildWhite Forest (Surfing)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 3 and Striaton City (Surfing)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildCelestic Town (Super Rod)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Good Rod in Wetland with 10 Waterside points, and with 14 Waterside points; Super Rod in Rocky Beach with 15 Waterside points, and with 20 Waterside points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 102 and 117, Petalburg City (Good Rod or Super Rod)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Corphish appears in 93 episodes.
From AG021 (2003-04-17) through HZ141 (2026-06-19).
TCG Pocket appearances
Corphish in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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