Corphish Pokémon Card Guide: Cute Picks, Best Sets, and Collector Tips
Discover the best Corphish Pokémon cards to collect. Cute picks, rare finds, set history, and binder layout tips in one guide.
2024-07-13
Popularity Rank: #610
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #569
2019 survey: #492
#610 / 1025
#0341
Corphish
Ruffian Pokémon
Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey.
Pokédex details
Height
0.6 m
Weight
11.5 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
205 / 255
Generation
Gen III
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Fast Then Very Slow
Color
Red
Habitat
Waters Edge
Shape
Armor
Egg groups
Water1, Water3
Why collectors adore Corphish
The elevator pitch for Corphish: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Corphish feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Corphish has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Corphish from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Evolution
Common
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Crown Zenith
Common
Brilliant Stars
Common
Battle Styles
Common
Crimson Invasion
Common
Primal Clash
Common
Supreme Victors
Common
Legends Awakened
Common
Deoxys
Common
Showing 12 of 20 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
How I'd build a Corphish spread
Spread layout for Corphish, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Corphish #24 (Crimson Invasion) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Corphish binder page.
Corphish #89 (Legends Awakened) is a reliable choice for any Corphish binder — good value and classic artwork.
Corphish #62 (Holon Phantoms) is a reliable choice for any Corphish binder — good value and classic artwork.
Corphish #52 (Dragon) is a reliable choice for any Corphish binder — good value and classic artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Corphish mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Corphish chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Crimson Invasion
Common
Legends Awakened
Common
Holon Phantoms
Common
Dragon
Common
Mega Evolution
Common
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Right page
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Crown Zenith
Common
Brilliant Stars
Common
Battle Styles
Common
Primal Clash
Common
Supreme Victors
Common
Deoxys
Common
Start with a background that echoes Corphish's water, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Corphish
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Corphish
Scene wallpaper — Corphish
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Corphish
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Corphish (ヘイガニ) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Pokémon, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Corphish's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Marketplaces still surface "corphish cards" — tag your inventory with species keywords collectors actually type, not just set codes.
Corphish: competitive snapshot
Optional competitive context for Corphish. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Corphish — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
43
Attack
80
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
35
Speed
35
Total: 308
Players file Corphish around tier "LC" while Ability Hyper Cutter (Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Adaptability is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Crunch — 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Corphish — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Corphish, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey.
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.
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.
A second dex beat (Sword) frames Corphish as no matter how dirty the water in the river, it will adapt and thrive.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Corphish shows up in Ultra Moon lore as one that can adapt very well to its environment.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Krebscorps
Spanish
Corphish
French
Écrapince
Italian
Corphish
Japanese
ヘイガニ
Japanese (Romaji)
Heigani
Korean
가재군
Chinese (Simplified)
龙虾小兵
Chinese (Traditional)
龍蝦小兵
Related Pokémon posts
Explore similar species and build a more complete cute Pokémon binder roadmap.
Shop these cards in one place
Shop nowReady to buy? Visit The Pink Binder Shop hub for direct links to our latest card listings across marketplaces.
Singles, packs, keychains, and more!