Special
Trick Room
35Speed · Very Slow

Is Corphish Good in Emerald Playthrough?

Route 102 fishing. Water/Dark with AbilityHyper Cutter or AbilityShell Armor. Crawdaunt at 30 hits hard physically. Handles Phoebe, Tate and Liza, and most late trainers. Dark coverage against Phoebe's Ghost E4 makes Corphish one of the better early fishing catches in Emerald.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSGTSEEGEEGGGERoxanneGym 1BrawlyGym 2WattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6CorphishCatchableCrawdauntEvolveTate & LizaGym 7JuanGym 8SidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4WallaceChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Strong

Corphish resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Easy KO
Nosepass
Lv 15
Rock
Sturdy
BlockHardenTackleRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Good

Corphish has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.

You Win
Machop
Lv 16
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopLow KickSeismic TossBulk Up
Even
Meditite
Lv 16
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Focus PunchLight ScreenReflectBulk Up
You Win
Makuhita
Lv 19
Fighting
Thick Fat
Arm ThrustVital ThrowReversalBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Tough

Wattson's team hits Corphish's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Voltorb
Lv 20
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutSparkSelf DestructShock Wave
Even
Electrike
Lv 20
Electric
Static
Shock WaveLeerQuick AttackHowl
Risky
Magneton
Lv 22
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicShock WaveThunder WaveSonic Boom
Risky
Manectric
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveShock WaveHowl
Flannery
Gym 4
Strong

Corphish resists most of Flannery's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Numel
Lv 24
FireGround
Oblivious
OverheatTake DownMagnitudeSunny Day
Easy KO
Slugma
Lv 24
Fire
Magma Armor
OverheatSmogLight ScreenSunny Day
You Win
Camerupt
Lv 26
FireGround
Magma Armor
OverheatTackleSunny DayAttract
You Win
Torkoal
Lv 29
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatSunny DayBody SlamAttract
Norman
Gym 5
Even

Corphish trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.

You Win
Spinda
Lv 27
Normal
Own Tempo
Teeter DancePsybeamFacadeEncore
Even
Vigoroth
Lv 27
Normal
Vital Spirit
SlashFacadeEncoreFeint Attack
You Win
Linoone
Lv 29
Normal
Pickup
SlashBelly DrumFacadeHeadbutt
Even
Slaking
Lv 31
Normal
Truant
CounterYawnFacadeFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Even

Corphish trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.

You Win
Swablu
Lv 29
NormalFlying
Natural Cure
Perish SongMirror MoveSafeguardAerial Ace
Risky
Tropius
Lv 29
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Sunny DayAerial AceSolar BeamSynthesis
Risky
Pelipper
Lv 30
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water GunSupersonicProtectAerial Ace
Even
Skarmory
Lv 31
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackFury AttackSteel WingAerial Ace
Even
Altaria
Lv 33
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Good

Crawdaunt has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.

You Win
Claydol
Lv 41
GroundPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
EarthquakeAncient PowerPsychicLight Screen
You Win
Xatu
Lv 41
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
PsychicSunny DayConfuse RayCalm Mind
You Win
Lunatone
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
Even
Solrock
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Sunny DaySolar BeamPsychicFlamethrower
Juan
Gym 8
Even

Crawdaunt trades roughly evenly with Juan's team.

Even
Luvdisc
Lv 41
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissFlail
You Win
Whiscash
Lv 41
WaterGround
Oblivious
Rain DanceWater PulseAmnesiaEarthquake
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 43
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWater Pulse
Even
Crawdaunt
Lv 43
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
Water PulseCrabhammerTauntLeer
Risky
Kingdra
Lv 46
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
Water PulseDouble TeamIce BeamRest
Sidney
Elite Four
Even

Crawdaunt trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.

Even
Mightyena
Lv 46
Dark
Intimidate
RoarDouble EdgeSand AttackCrunch
You Win
Shiftry
Lv 48
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
TormentDouble TeamSwaggerExtrasensory
Even
Cacturne
Lv 46
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedFeint AttackNeedle ArmCotton Spore
Even
Crawdaunt
Lv 48
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
SurfSwords DanceStrengthFacade
Even
Absol
Lv 49
Dark
Pressure
Aerial AceRock SlideSwords DanceSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Good

Crawdaunt has the type edge here and should clean up Phoebe's team.

Easy KO
Dusclops
Lv 48
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseProtect
You Win
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallGrudgeWill O WispFeint Attack
You Win
Sableye
Lv 50
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Shadow BallDouble TeamNight ShadeFeint Attack
You Win
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallPsychicThunderboltFacade
You Win
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow BallIce BeamRock SlideEarthquake
Glacia
Elite Four
Good

Crawdaunt has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.

You Win
Sealeo
Lv 50
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamHailIce Ball
You Win
Glalie
Lv 50
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenCrunchIcy WindIce Beam
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 52
IceWater
Thick Fat
AttractDouble EdgeHailBlizzard
Even
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Shadow BallExplosionHailIce Beam
Even
Walrein
Lv 53
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamIce BeamSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Good

Crawdaunt has the type edge here and should clean up Drake's team.

You Win
Shelgon
Lv 52
Dragon
Rock Head
Rock TombDragon ClawProtectDouble Edge
You Win
Altaria
Lv 54
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Double EdgeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Risky
Kingdra
Lv 53
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
SmokescreenDragon DanceSurfBody Slam
You Win
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerCrunchDragon BreathEarthquake
Even
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
FlamethrowerDragon ClawRock SlideCrunch
Wallace
Champion
Even

Crawdaunt trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.

Even
Wailord
Lv 57
Water
Water Veil
Rain DanceWater SpoutDouble EdgeBlizzard
Even
Tentacruel
Lv 55
WaterPoison
Clear Body
ToxicHydro PumpSludge BombIce Beam
Even
Ludicolo
Lv 56
WaterGrass
Swift Swim
Giga DrainSurfLeech SeedDouble Team
Even
Whiscash
Lv 56
WaterGround
Oblivious
EarthquakeSurfAmnesiaHyper Beam
Even
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Dragon DanceEarthquakeHyper BeamSurf
Risky
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
RecoverSurfIce BeamToxic
Catchable
Available after Badge 6
Type
Water
Tier
E

Catch Corphish on Route 102 (Super Rod fishing, Lv 20-45, common).

View Corphish locations

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 20)
    • LV 20WaterBubble Beam98100%20
  • After Brawly
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb90100%10
  • After Wattson
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
  • After Norman
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
    • LV 35WaterCrabhammer15090%10
  • After Tate & Liza
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
  • After Juan
    • TM03WaterWater Pulse90100%20
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
Evolve Corphish to Crawdaunt
Level 30
Type
WaterDark
Tier
C

Your Corphish should hit Level 30 before you reach Tate & Liza, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 30)
    • LV 30WaterBubble Beam98100%20
    • LV 30DarkKnock Off98100%20
  • After Norman
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
  • After Winona
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • LV 39WaterCrabhammer15090%10
  • After Tate & Liza
    • HM08WaterDive120100%10
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
  • After Juan
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15

How to Get Corphish in Emerald

high spawn rates in early-game fishing spots across 6 locations. Corphish's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

3 locations to catch Corphish

Encountered via fishing with a Rod

Badge 1
Badge 2
Badge 3

Where To Catch Corphish in E

The path to Corphish starts with Corphish at Lv. 10-45 via fishing encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Corphish
    Step 1Corphish
    Petalburg City
    Lv.10-30Good Rod
    Rate 20%
    Route 102
    Lv.10-30Good Rod
    Rate 20%
    Route 117
    Lv.10-30Good Rod
    Rate 20%
    Petalburg City
    Lv.20-45Super Rod
    Rate 100%
    Route 102
    Lv.20-45Super Rod
    Rate 100%
    Route 117
    Lv.20-45Super Rod
    Rate 100%
  2. Crawdaunt
    Step 2Evolve into Crawdaunt
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Crawdaunt egg.

Corphish Weakness

Electric and Grass moves hit Corphish for super-effective damage. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Corphish's physical bulk (base 65 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.

Corphish Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Corphish Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Corphish Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Corphish

Corphish Evolutions

Corphish is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Crawdaunt. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Corphish. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Corphish
Water
Crawdaunt
WaterDark
HP
43
63+20
ATK
80
120+40
DEF
65
85+20
SP.ATK
50
90+40
SP.DEF
35
55+20
SPE
35
55+20
BST
308D-Tier
468C-Tier+160
ROLE
Trick Room
Cannon
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Corphish easily with 58 breeding partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Body Slam, Endeavor and 1 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
4moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillblastoisegolduckferaligatrkingdraswampertslowbroslowkingoctilleryludicolodewgongcrawdaunt

E Corphish Best Moveset

AbilityHyper Cutter prevents Attack drops from AbilityIntimidate, but Corphish's stats are too low for competitive use. The moveset should run physical Water and Dark moves while building toward Crawdaunt.

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Hyper Cutter
Item
Nothing
Best Nature for Corphish
HardyNEUTRAL

Corphish best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Utility Moveset

  • HardenUtility
  • Bubble BeamSTAB
  • CrabhammerSTAB
  • Vise Grip

Moves List

Without breeding, Corphish misses out on Ancient Power and Body Slam. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Crabhammer and Surf, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bubble
3010030Water
Lv 7
Harden
S30Normal
Lv 10
Vise Grip
S5510030Normal
Lv 13
Leer
D10030Normal
Lv 20
Bubble Beam
S9710020Water
Lv 23
Protect+4
C10Normal
Lv 26
Knock Off
D6510020Dark
Lv 32
Taunt
C10020Dark
Lv 35
Crabhammer
S1508510Water
Lv 38
Swords Dance
C30Normal
Lv 44
Guillotine
305Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
HM01
Cut
D509530Normal
TM28
Dig
C6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609510Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
D9010010Poison
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
HM03
Surf
C14210015Water
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D9010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
C12010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Egg
Endeavor
D1005Normal
Egg
Mud Sport
15Ground

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Tutor
Endure+4
C10Normal
Tutor
Fury Cutter
109520Bug
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Tutor
Snore
4010015Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Swagger
D9015Normal
Tutor
Swords Dance
C30Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP43
D
Attack80
C
Defense65
C
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def35
F
Speed35
F
Total308
Details
Catch Rate
Easy205 / 255
Growth Rate
Fluctuating1.64M XP
Height0.6 m
Weight11.5 kg
Base XP62
Abilities
Hyper Cutter
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

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.

Pokemon Emerald

Corphish Emerald Guide

  • In Emerald, For a casual playthrough, Corphish works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Crawdaunt. That's where the stats start mattering.

Game Availability

Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Corphish appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

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