Corphish
ヘイガニ Heigani
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Artwork from R/S/E
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HP
0
| Atk
1
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
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| Speed
0
| Exp.
111
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Corphish (Japanese: ヘイガニ Heigani) is a Water-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Crawdaunt starting at level 30.
Biology
Physiology
Corphish are crustacean Pokémon with a red shell. They possess four pairs of limbs in total: two claws and three pairs of legs used for walking about.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Corphish has the ability to live in polluted water, where it will quickly reproduce. Its powerful pincers allow it to use the moves ViceGrip and Crunch, and ultimately, the one-hit-knockout move Guillotine.
Behavior
Corphish try to compensate for their small size by being stronger than any other Pokémon on their territory. If a new Pokémon enters its territory, the resident Corphish will immediately challenge it to battle.
Habitat
Corphish can live in any body of water that can support them.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Corphish are willing to eat anything that is edible.
In the anime
Corphish first appeared in Which Wurmple's Which?. Ash caught in on his fishing line and then it attacked him and his friends.
Another Corphish appeared in Gone Corphishin'. Ash battled and captured this Ruffian Pokémon at the end of the episode. Ash's Corphish serves as the main comedic relief member of Ash's team and the only Pokémon that Ash captured in Hoenn that hasn't evolved, save for his Torkoal (which doesn't have an evolved form).
Corphish appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness. He was one of the two Pokémon (the other being Chatot) who kicked Team Razor Wind out of their guild.
A Corphish also appeared in Cheers on Castaways Isle!.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| 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.
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| 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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| This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.
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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 Guild. His catchphrase is "Hey, hey, hey!".
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| III
| 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.
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| 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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| 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.
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| FireRed
| It came from overseas. It is a very hardy creature that will quickly proliferate, even in polluted streams.
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| LeafGreen
| It came from overseas. It is a very hardy creature that will quickly proliferate, even in polluted streams.
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| IV
| Diamond
| Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey.
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| Pearl
| Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey.
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| Platinum
| Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey.
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| HeartGold
| がいこくから やってきた ポケモンが やせいか した。どんなに きたない かわでも てきおうして しまう。
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| SoulSilver
| がいこくから やってきた ポケモンが やせいか した。どんなに きたない かわでも てきおうして しまう。
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 103 - 150
| 196 - 290
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 63 - 128
| 121 - 251
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Omanyte, Omastar
Kabuto, Kabutops
Corsola
Relicanth
Lileep, Cradily
Anorith, Armaldo
| AncientPower
| Rock
| Special
| 60
| 100%
| 5
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed
Lapras
Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein
Shellos, Gastrodon
| Body Slam
| Normal
| Physical
| 85
| 100%
| 15
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
| Dragon DanceHGSS
| Dragon
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cool
| 0
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| Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
| Endeavor
| Normal
| Physical
| —
| 100%
| 5
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Corphish, Crawdaunt
Skorupi, Drapion
| Knock Off
| Dark
| Physical
| 20
| 100%
| 20
| Smart
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Prinplup, Empoleon
Anorith, Armaldo
Krabby, Kingler
| Metal Claw
| Steel
| Physical
| 50
| 95%
| 35
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Wooper, Quagsire
Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Relicanth
Lileep, Cradily
Anorith, Armaldo
Krabby, Kingler
Shellos, Gastrodon
| Mud Sport
| Ground
| Status
| —
| —%
| 15
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr
Bidoof, Bibarel
| Superpower
| Fighting
| Physical
| 120
| 100%
| 5
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Corphish is the only Pokémon to date with a catch rate of 205.
- Corphish can be found in the Hoenn region, but it says in its Pokédex entries that it came from another region overseas. This would make it the first exotic species in the Pokémon world.
- Assuming that most regions of the Pokémon nation are based on areas in Japan, it can be inferred that Corphish is originally from the United States, which is the same country the Kanto Gym Leader Lt. Surge is from.
- Corphish only has eight limbs, including claws, whereas both crayfish and lobsters have ten limbs.
Origin
Based on the Pokémon Ruby Pokédex entry, Corphish is probably based on the Red Swamp Crayfish. Native to North America, this species was introduced in Japan as food for bullfrogs. Today, these crayfish are popular pets in Japan.[1]
Name origin
Corphish's name is possibly a pun on crayfish, the species it is based off of, and corps (pr. "core"), a branch of military servicemen, or corporal, a member of the military or police force.
Alternatively, it could be a homonymic play on the arcane Newfoundland fishing term corfish, which are a kind of dried fish.
Heigani is based on 平家蟹 heikegani, Heike crab.
In other languages
- German: Krebscorps
- French: Ecrapince - From écrase (crush) and pince (pincer). May contain a corruption of écrevisse (crayfish).
- Korean: 가재군 Gajaegun
Related articles
External links
( Water )
(Soak ×1)
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Corphish images on Bulbagarden Archives.
