Competitive Information for Corphish [X/Y]
Water
Abilities:
This Pokemon's same-type attack bonus (STAB) is 2 instead of 1.5.
Prevents other Pokemon from lowering this Pokemon's Attack stat stage.
This Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Corphish? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Corphish, the renowned Water-typed Pokémon! Corphish is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Curious about Corphish's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Hyper Cutter
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 124 Hp / 252 Atk / 132 SpD
Moveset:
- Crabhammer / Waterfall
- Double-Edge / Return
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Knock Off / Night Slash
When it comes to single battles, Corphish shines as a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with intense physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Corphish's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Corphish recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Hyper Cutter, prevents other pokemon from lowering Corphish's attack stat stage.
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Corphish's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Corphish? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Hyper Cutter
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 124 Hp / 252 Atk / 132 SpD
Moveset:
- Crabhammer / Waterfall
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Double-Edge / Return
- Superpower / Brick Break
For those intense double battles, Corphish is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with lethal physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Corphish's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Corphish recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Hyper Cutter, prevents other pokemon from lowering Corphish's attack stat stage.
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Corphish's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Corphish can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Corphish.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Corphish can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Corphish
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Move: Double Hit + Item: King's Rock
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Aqua Jet
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Corphish's stats
- Ancient Power
- Dragon Dance
- Harden
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Corphish
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Corphish in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Corphish's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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