For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Koffing (disambiguation). |
Koffing
Poison Gas Pokémon |
ドガース
Dogars |
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#109 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Levitate or Neutralizing Gas |
Stench
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
0
HP |
0
Atk |
1
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Koffing (Japanese: ドガース Dogars) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Weezing starting at level 35.
In Galar, Koffing evolves into Galarian Weezing starting at level 35.
Biology
Koffing is a spherical Pokémon filled with toxic gases. It has vacant eyes and a wide mouth that usually has two pointed teeth in the upper jaw. However, a full set of teeth has been seen in the anime. Below its face is a cream-colored skull-and-crossbones marking. Several geyser-like protrusions, which usually release a mustard-colored gas, cover this Pokémon's body. Koffing's purple skin is very thin, and over-inflation can cause it to explode.
Koffing composes gases within its body by mixing toxins with garbage, and produces more gas in higher temperatures. These gases are malodorous and cause sniffles, coughs, and teary eyes to those around them. The gases are also lighter than air, allowing Koffing to hover. When agitated, it composes a more toxic gas and expels it through the holes in its body. As shown in the anime, Koffing's gas can be ignited by fire or electricity. It feeds on the fumes of raw, rotting trash found in gas dumps and polluted air. Koffing at one point was plentiful in Galar due to factories. Koffing is most often found in urban areas.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
James's Koffing
Starting in Pokémon Emergency!, Koffing was James's signature Pokémon. It evolved into Weezing in Dig Those Diglett!.
Other
In A Poached Ego!, multiple wild Koffing were captured by Rico. James released his Weezing along with Jessie's Arbok so they could protect these Koffing and a group of captured Ekans.
In PK15, a Koffing was one of the occupants of the spooky house.
In Tag! We're It...!, Giant used a Koffing in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. Dawn and Conway battled Giant and Koffing alongside their partner and his Scyther. Koffing had several powerful attacks like Sludge Bomb, Thunderbolt, and Gyro Ball, but Conway's Slowking and Dawn's Piplup were able to defeat it.
In Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1, Roxie used a Koffing during her Gym battle against Ash and proved to be a strong opponent. It managed to defeat Boldore and Unfezant before being defeated by Leavanny's combination of String Shot and Energy Ball.
Minor appearances
A Koffing appeared as an image in The Ultimate Test.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Koffing was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Koffing appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Koffing appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
A Coordinator's Koffing appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
A Coordinator's Koffing appeared in What I Did for Love!.
In New Plot, Odd Lot!, a Coordinator's Koffing competed in the Mulberry Contest.
A Coordinator's Koffing appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.
In Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!, a Coordinator's Koffing competed in the Floaroma Contest. In the next episode, it continued competing in the Contest.
In All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!, a Koffing was entered into the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest, where it dressed as a Togepi.
A Koffing appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In I Choose You!, a Koffing fell under the control of Marshadow.
A Koffing appeared in a fantasy in Now You See Them, Now You Don't!.
Two Trainers' Koffing appeared in The Power of Us.
Multiple Koffing appeared in a fantasy in Chasing Memories, Seeing Dreams!.
In Enter Pikachu!, the gas of three Koffing made a wild Pichu dizzy, causing him to fall off a cliff.
A Trainer's Koffing appeared in Trade, Borrow, and Steal!.
A Trainer's Koffing appeared in A Crackling Raid Battle!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
BW083 |
Koffing |
Ash's Pokédex |
Koffing, the Poison Gas Pokémon. Koffing hovers in the air, thanks to the poisonous gases it contains, which have a foul odor and can explode. |
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Pokémon Origins
Koffing in
Pokémon Origins
In File 2: Cubone, a Team Rocket Grunt's Koffing fought Red's Jolteon and lost.
Pokémon Generations
Koffing in
Pokémon Generations
In a flashback in The Legacy, a Team Rocket Grunt used a Koffing to help Team Rocket invade the Goldenrod Radio Tower.
In the manga
Koffing in
Pokémon Adventures
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- Main article: James's Koffing
James's Weezing first appeared as a Koffing in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure.
Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~
A Koffing appeared in ANL2, under the ownership of Roxie.
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
A Koffing appeared in PDP13.
Pokémon Adventures
Koffing is seen as one of Koga's Pokémon alongside his evolution, which first appeared in Striking Golduck. When Koga and Blue are ambushed by Agatha's Gengar in Gimme Shellder, Koga uses Koffing's smoke to relay his tactical plan to Blue without Gengar noticing.
In Dealing With A Koffing Fit, Petrel, one of the Rocket Executives, attacked Silver and Eusine using the horrible odor induced by his many Koffing.
A Team Plasma Grunt's Koffing was seen in PS547.
A Koffing appeared in a flashback in PS580.
A Koffing appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 8, under the ownership of a Team Magma Grunt.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
Ken owns a Koffing, as seen in GDZ16.
A Koffing first appeared in GDZ58, under the ownership of Asuka.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team
A Koffing appeared in BET1.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Koga uses a Koffing in Save The Chansey! to stop Red from getting to a group of Chansey.
Giovanni's Koffing appeared in Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon and Good-Bye, Pikachu?!.
A Koffing appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
Green was revealed to have a Koffing in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2), where it went up against Red during the Pokémon League.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Koffing appeared in Annual Big Cleaning Operation!!, under the ownership of Professor Oak.
In the TCG
- Main article: Koffing (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros.
When released from a Poké Ball, Koffing will initiate a Poison Gas attack, which will pummel an opponent. Koffing did not return in Super Smash Bros. Melee and was replaced by Weezing.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Koffing appears in the 3DS version as an enemy in Smash Run. Its Poison Gas will reduce player's stats.
It later reappears in Smash Tour, an exclusive mode for Wii U version. In this mode, Koffing will release Smokescreen, which will obscure all players' view of the board for one turn.
Koffing trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Koffing appears as a trophy in both games.
Trophy information
3DS: This Poison-type Pokémon's balloon-like body is filled with toxic gases. In Smash Run, it floats over to fighters and expels gas at regular intervals. If the gas touches you, the stats you've worked so hard to build up will drop! Attack while it's deflated to take it down safely, and then help yourself to the many, many items it leaves behind.
Wii U: A Poison-type Pokémon that looks somewhat like a blown-up balloon. As you might be able to guess, though, it's not filled with fresh air - that's poison gas, and this Pokémon isn't shy about sharing. In Smash Tour, the gas it spews will hide spaces and any items that may be on them. The smoke should disappear by the end of the turn.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Koffing is a member of Team Skull, along with Zubat and the leader Skuntank. This same Koffing is also the boss of Beach Cave.
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#109 |
Red |
Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning. |
Blue |
Yellow |
In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful! |
Stadium |
A Pokémon that is like a thin-skinned balloon filled with a highly toxic gas. Known to occasionally explode. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#114 |
Gold |
Its thin, flimsy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes. |
Silver |
The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air, keeping it slightly airborne. |
Crystal |
If one gets close enough to it when it expels poisonous gas, the gas swirling inside it can be seen. |
Stadium 2 |
Its thin, flimsy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#108 |
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Kanto
#109 |
Ruby |
If Koffing becomes agitated, it raises the toxicity of its internal gases and then jets them out from all over its body. This Pokémon may overinflate its round body, then explode. |
Sapphire |
Koffing embodies toxic substances. It mixes the toxins with raw garbage to set off a chemical reaction that results in a terribly powerful Poison Gas. The higher the temperature, the more gas is concocted by this Pokémon. |
Emerald |
Getting up close to a Koffing will give you a chance to observe, through its thin skin, the toxic gases swirling inside. It blows up at the slightest stimulation. |
FireRed |
Its thin, balloon-like body is inflated by horribly toxic gases. It reeks when it is nearby. |
LeafGreen |
Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#115 |
Diamond |
Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
Its thin, flimsy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes. |
SoulSilver |
The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air, keeping it slightly airborne. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #046 |
Black |
Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive. |
White |
Black 2 |
Toxic gas is held within its thin, balloon-shaped body, so it can cause massive explosions. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
#— |
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Hoenn
#113 |
X |
Its thin, balloon-like body is inflated by horribly toxic gases. It reeks when it is nearby. |
Y |
Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive. |
Omega Ruby |
If Koffing becomes agitated, it raises the toxicity of its internal gases and then jets them out from all over its body. This Pokémon may also overinflate its round body, then explode. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Koffing embodies toxic substances. It mixes the toxins with raw garbage to set off a chemical reaction that results in a terribly powerful Poison Gas. The higher the temperature, the more gas is concocted by this Pokémon. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
#109 |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful! |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#250 |
Sword |
Its body is full of poisonous gas. It floats into garbage dumps, seeking out the fumes of raw, rotting trash. |
Shield |
It adores polluted air. Some claim that Koffing used to be more plentiful in the Galar region than they are now. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
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Blue (Japan) |
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Yellow |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
Silver |
Burned Tower
Team Rocket HQ (Seven) |
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Crystal |
Burned Tower
Team Rocket HQ (Seven) |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
Pokémon Mansion
Celadon City (surfing) |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Burned Tower, Johto Safari Zone
Team Rocket HQ (Five) |
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Pal Park |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
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Let's Go Eevee |
Power Plant, Pokémon Mansion |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Outskirts, Motostoke Riverbank
East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
Generation I |
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Snap |
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Pinball |
Red and Blue Field: Cinnabar Island |
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Channel |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Phobosphere, Endless Level 32, Forever Level 15, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Sky Tower (9F-16F), Wish Cave (71F-75F), Joyous Tower (65F-70F) |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) |
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MD Sky |
Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Rumble |
Eternal Tower (Normal Mode B) |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Rumble U |
Melodious Woodland: Major Clean-Up |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Black Realm: Blustery Grove (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal |
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Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
Berry (100%) |
Yellow* |
Ruby |
Sapphire |
Smoke Ball (5%) |
Emerald |
Platinum |
Smoke Ball (5%) |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Smoke Ball (5%) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
Smoke Ball (5%) |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Smoke Ball (5%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Smoke Ball (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
40
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100 - 147 |
190 - 284 |
Attack:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Defense:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Sp. Atk:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Def:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
Speed:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Total:
340
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 60.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon has Levitate, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 0×.
- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 2×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Poison Gas |
Poison |
Status |
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90% |
40 |
1 |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
4 |
Smog |
Poison |
Special |
30 |
70% |
20 |
8 |
Smokescreen |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
12 |
Clear Smog |
Poison |
Special |
50 |
—% |
15 |
16 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
20 |
Sludge |
Poison |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
24 |
Haze |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
28 |
Self-Destruct |
Normal |
Physical |
200 |
100% |
5 |
32 |
Sludge Bomb |
Poison |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
36 |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
40 |
Belch |
Poison |
Special |
120 |
90% |
10 |
44 |
Explosion |
Normal |
Physical |
250 |
100% |
5 |
48 |
Memento |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
52 |
Destiny Bond |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Koffing
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Koffing
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM20 |
Self-Destruct |
Normal |
Physical |
200 |
100% |
5 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM38 |
Will-O-Wisp |
Fire |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM74 |
Venoshock |
Poison |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR15 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR22 |
Sludge Bomb |
Poison |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR52 |
Gyro Ball |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
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TR54 |
Toxic Spikes |
Poison |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR78 |
Sludge Wave |
Poison |
Special |
95 |
100% |
10 |
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TR91 |
Venom Drench |
Poison |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Koffing
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Koffing
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Grudge |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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Pain Split |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Psybeam |
Psychic |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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Stockpile |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Spit Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Swallow |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Koffing in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Koffing in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Koffing
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Koffing
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Corrosive Gas |
Poison |
Status |
— |
100% |
40 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Koffing
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Koffing
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Infestation |
Bug |
Special |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psywave × |
Psychic |
Special |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Koffing
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Koffing
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
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Double-Edge |
Koffing (EX Ruby & Sapphire 54) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Weezing
Galarian Form
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For other sprites and images, please see
Koffing images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Koffing was originally known as "Ny", representing New York City's polluted air.
- According to a question of a Pokémon Exam the characters of the anime participated in, Koffing was supposedly first discovered in a public bathhouse. However, the Team Rocket expansion's Koffing card states that Koffing was first discovered in a weapons factory. This may be either because Jessie answered the question incorrectly, or due to an inconsistency between the TCG and anime.
- Koffing and Munna are the only Pokémon whose names are mentioned in music found in the games. Munna's name is heard in ミュージカル「メロメロ★ムンナ」 Musical "Charming Munna", while Koffing's Japanese name is heard in タチワキジム(演奏・DOGARS) Virbank Gym (Performance - KOFFING), although it is replaced with the word "Pokémon" in international releases.
- This distinction is possibly shared with Wingull, as its Japanese name, キャモメ Camome, is arguably heard in the obscure vocals of ビレッジブリッジ Village Bridge.
- Koffing shares similar traits to Grimer and Trubbish. All three Pokémon are pure Poison-type Pokémon with a single evolved form, roughly the same base stat totals and evolution levels, and appear to be based on a different kind of pollution; Koffing being air pollution.
- Koffing and its evolved Kantonian form are the only Pokémon whose Abilities changed in Generation VIII. In previous generations, their only Ability was Levitate.
Origin
Considering its looks, its ability to float, and its tendency to explode, Koffing may have been based upon a floating naval mine or living meteorite. It is also based on smog and other forms of air pollution. Koffing may also be based on the imagined fear that heavy pollution, caused by the leakage and/or improper disposal of toxic and/or radioactive waste, may result in the composition of new and undesirable lifeforms. The skull and crossbones symbol under its face is a reference to the real world toxic hazard symbol.
Name origin
Koffing is a corruption of coughing.
Dogars is a combination of 獰 dō (bad) or 毒 doku (poison) and gas.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ドガース Dogars |
From 獰 dō or 毒 doku and gas |
French |
Smogo |
From the English word smog |
Spanish |
Koffing |
Same as English name |
German |
Smogon |
From Smog and poison |
Italian |
Koffing |
Same as English name |
Korean |
또가스 Ttogas |
Transliteration of its Japanese name, replacing do as 또 ddo |
Cantonese Chinese |
毒氣丸 Duhkheiyún |
Literally “Toxic gas ball” |
Mandarin Chinese |
瓦斯彈 / 瓦斯弹 Wǎsīdàn |
Literally “Gas bomb” |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
कॉफ्फिंग Koffing |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Коффинг Koffing |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
โดกาซ Dokat |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- James's Koffing
- Team Skull (Mystery Dungeon)
External links
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