Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Corphish
Say it: CO-rph-ish
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Corphish is the Ruffian Pokémon — Water before Crawdaunt. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Crawdaunt — not a finished raid attacker. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Grass and Electric hit Water hard. Catch Corphish from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve. Razor Shell from Corphish Community Day belongs on Crawdaunt.
Say it: CO-rph-ish
Corphish (#341) is a Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the pre-evolution of Crawdaunt. Trainers almost never power Corphish for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Crawdaunt (and Razor Shell). Against Corphish, lead with Grass or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Corphish is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0341. Use the Water type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Corphish. Keep high-IV copies for Crawdaunt. Shadow Corphish is the same — evolve toward Shadow Crawdaunt.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Corphish is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 141
- Defense
- 99
- Stamina
- 125
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Corphish’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Crawdaunt — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Bubble · Standard
Water energy
- Rock Smash · Standard
Fighting energy
Charged
- Razor Shell · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Water nuke (on Crawdaunt)
- Scald · Standard
Water / debuff
- Bubble Beam · Standard
Water alternate
- Aqua Jet · Standard
Water / bait
- Vise Grip · Standard
Normal filler
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- bubble
- rock smash
Charged
- vice grip
- bubble beam
- aqua jet
- razor shell
- scald
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #734 of 954 · CP 1391
Bubble + Vice Grip
- Ultra League · rank #735 of 747 · CP 1391
Bubble + Vice Grip
- Master League · rank #839 of 1023 · CP 1391
Bubble + Vice Grip
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.