Type matchups
Damage Corphish takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Corphish has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 43
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 308
Corphish has a base stat total of 308, higher than 17% of Pokémon. With Attack (80) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 43 HP, 65 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Corphish can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor and Adaptability.
How to beat Corphish
Corphish takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Corphish is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Corphish → Crawdaunt) and evolves into Crawdaunt.
Best counters to Corphish
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Corphish weak to?
As a Water type, Corphish takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Corphish resistant to?
Corphish resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Corphish?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Corphish with super-effective attacks.