Corphish Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Corphish in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Corphish
Corphish is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 74.100 DPS.
Corphish can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Corphish is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Corphish resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Corphish is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (74.100 DPS), Regieleki (66.353 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (62.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Corphish: After defeating Corphish, the catch encounter will have a CP between 670 and 720 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 833-896 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Corphish from raids will have exactly 720 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Corphish?
The best counter for Corphish is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 74.100 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (66.353 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (62.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Corphish?
Corphish can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Corphish weak to?
Corphish is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Corphish be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Corphish's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Corphish from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Corphish from raids will have 720 CP at level 20, or 896 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 670. If you see 720 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Corphish worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Corphish is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Corphish?
For the best moveset for Corphish itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Corphish stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Corphish without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Corphish can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (66.353 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (62.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Corphish in raids?
Weather boost information for Corphish is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.