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Koffing (Japanese: ドガース, HepburnDogaasu) (CAWF-ing[1]) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Koffing concept artwork

Concept artwork of Koffing.

Koffing is a Poison Gas Pokémon. Its body is purple and spherical with a skull and crossbones on the lower parts of its body. It has openings that allow gases to escape. A Koffing will spew a harmless gas if its happy, and a poisonous gas if it's angry. Koffing mainly eats rotten kitchen garbage.

Natural abilities[]

Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive. Koffing's signature attack is Poison Gas.

Evolution[]

Koffing evolves into Weezing at Level 35.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Pokémon Mansion Common (Red)
Rare (Blue)
Yellow Trade None
Gold and Silver Mahogany Town, Burned Tower Common
Crystal Mahogany Town, Burned Tower Common
Ruby and Sapphire Fiery Path Common (Ruby)
Rare (Sapphire)
FireRed and LeafGreen Pokémon Mansion Common (FireRed)
Rare (LeafGreen)
Emerald Fiery Path Common
Diamond and Pearl Breed Weezing None
Platinum Stark Mountain Uncommon
HeartGold and SoulSilver Burned Tower Common
Black and White Poké Transfer, Dream World None
X and Y Trade from ORAS None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Power Plant, Pokémon Mansion Common

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Snap Cave
Pokémon Channel Ruins of Truth
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Volcano (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei! Phobosphere
Endless Level 32
Forever Level 15
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Sky Tower (9F-16F)
Wish Cave (71F-75F)
Joyous Tower (65F-70F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F)
Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)
Pokémon Ranger Waterworks
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Chroma Ruins
Pokémon Rumble Eternal Tower


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning.

  • Yellow

    In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!

  • 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.

  • 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 overinflated 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Diamond

    Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.

  • Pearl

    Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.

  • Platinum

    Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.

  • HeartGold

    Its thin, filmy 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.

  • Black

    Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.

  • White

    Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.

  • Black 2

    Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.

  • White 2

    Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.

  • 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 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.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!

  • 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.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell; they are also explosive.

  • Shining Pearl

    Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell; they are also explosive.

  • Scarlet

    Toxic gas is held within its thin, balloon-shaped body, so it can cause massive explosions.

  • Violet

    The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air. That's why it's always slightly airborne.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
40
Attack
65
Defense
95
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
45
Speed
35
Total
340

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Poison Gas 90% 40 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
4 Smog 30 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
7 Smokescreen 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
12 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
15 Clear Smog 50 —% 15 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
18 Sludge 65 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
23 Self-Destruct 200 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
26 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
29 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
34 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
37 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
40 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
42 Belch 120 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
45 Memento 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Poison Gas 90% 40 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
4 Smog 30 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 4 0 ♥
7 Smokescreen 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 3 ♥
12 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
15 Clear Smog 50 —% 15 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
18 Sludge 65 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2 3 ♥
23 Self-Destruct 200 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
26 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
29 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
34 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2 1 ♥
37 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
40 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Clever 8 0 ♥
42 Belch 120 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 1 0 ♥
45 Memento 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 8 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1BW
1
Poison Gas 80% 40 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
1BW
1
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
6BW
4
Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
10BW
7
SmokeScreen 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
15BW
12
Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
19BW
15
Clear Smog 50 —% 15 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
28BW
18
Sludge 65 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
24BW
23
Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
33BW
26
Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
37BW
29
Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
46BW
34
Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
42BW
37
Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
51BW
40
Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
55BW
45
Memento 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Poison Gas 55% 40 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 3
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
6 Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 3
10 SmokeScreen 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
15 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Beauty 2
19 Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
24 Sludge 65 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2
28 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
33 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Beauty 2
37 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
42 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2
46 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 0
51 Memento 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Poison Gas 55% 40 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
9 Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Tough 1 3 ♥
17 Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
21 Sludge 65 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Tough 1 4 ♥
25 SmokeScreen 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
33 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 3 0 ♥
41 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
45 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 8 0 ♥
49 Memento 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 8 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Poison Gas 55% 40 Type Poison HOME Poison
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
9 Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison
17 Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
21 Sludge 65 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison
25 SmokeScreen 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
33 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice
41 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
45 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison
32 Sludge 65 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison
37 SmokeScreen 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
40 Selfdestruct 130 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
45 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice
48 Explosion 170 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 3 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 0
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Beauty 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Tough 2 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM04 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM36 Selfdestruct 130 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM47 Explosion 170 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Curse Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Spiritomb, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Litwick, Lampent, Phantump, Trevenant —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Destiny Bond Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Koffing, Weezing, Wobbuffet, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Phantump, Trevenant —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Grudge Misdreavus, Shuppet, Banette, Yamask, Cofagrigus —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Pain Split Misdreavus, Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus, Litwick, Lampent, Chandelure, Pumpkaboo, Gourgeist, Mimikyu —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Psybeam Misdreavus 65 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Psywave Misdreavus, Mismagius, Chimecho, Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Screech Grimer, Grimer, Muk, Muk, Shuppet, Banette 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Spit Up Gulpin, Swalot, Drifloon, Drifblim 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Shuppet, Banette, Spiritomb 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Stockpile Gulpin, Swalot, Drifloon, Drifblim —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Swallow Gulpin, Swalot, Drifloon, Drifblim —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Toxic Spikes * Yamask —% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
Venom DrenchUSUM Muk, Muk, Swalot 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Curse Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Spiritomb, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Litwick, Lampent, Phantump, Trevenant —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 3 0 ♥
Destiny Bond Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Koffing, Weezing, Wobbuffet, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Phantump, Trevenant —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Clever 8 0 ♥
Grudge Misdreavus, Shuppet, Banette, Yamask, Cofagrigus —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 4 4 ♥
Pain Split Misdreavus, Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus, Litwick, Lampent, Chandelure, Pumpkaboo, Gourgeist —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Psybeam Misdreavus 65 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Psywave Misdreavus, Mismagius, Chimecho, Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 1 0 ♥
Screech Grimer, Muk, Shuppet, Banette 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Spite Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Shuppet, Banette, Spiritomb 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Spit Up Gulpin, Swalot, Drifloon, Drifblim 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Tough 1 0 ♥
Stockpile Gulpin, Swalot, Drifloon, Drifblim —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Swallow Gulpin, Swalot, Drifloon, Drifblim —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2 0 ♥
Toxic Spikes * Yamask —% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Curse Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Spiritomb, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Litwick, Lampent —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Destiny Bond Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Koffing, Weezing, Wobbuffet, Yamask, Cofagrigus —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Grudge Misdreavus, Shuppet, Banette, Yamask, Cofagrigus —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Pain Split Misdreavus, Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus, Litwick, Lampent —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Psybeam Misdreavus 65 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Psywave Misdreavus, Mismagius, Chimecho, Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus 80% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Screech Grimer, Muk, Shuppet, Banette 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Spite Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Shuppet, Banette, Spiritomb 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Spit Up Gulpin, Swalot, Drifloon, Drifblim 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stockpile Gulpin, Swalot, Drifloon, Drifblim —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Swallow Gulpin, Swalot, Drifloon, Drifblim —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Curse Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Spiritomb —% 10 Type ??? HOME ??? Status Tough 0
Destiny Bond Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Koffing, Weezing, Wobbuffet —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 0
Grudge Misdreavus, Mismagius, Shuppet, Banette —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2
Pain Split Misdreavus, Mismagius —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
Psybeam Misdreavus, Mismagius 65 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beauty 2
Psywave Misdreavus, Mismagius, Chimecho 80% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 3
Screech Grimer, Muk, Shuppet, Banette 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
Spite Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Shuppet, Banette, Spiritomb 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2
Will-O-Wisp Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Destiny Bond Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Koffing, Weezing, Wobbuffet —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 8 0 ♥
Pain Split Misdreavus —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 4 ♥
Psybeam Misdreavus 65 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Beauty 3 0 ♥
Psywave Misdreavus, Chimecho 80% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 1 ♥
Screech Grimer, Muk, Shuppet, Banette 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 3 ♥
Will-O-Wisp Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 4 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Destiny Bond Koffing, Weezing, Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Wobbuffet —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
Pain Split Misdreavus —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Psybeam Misdreavus 65 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
Psywave Misdreavus 80% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
Screech Grimer, Muk 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Pain Split USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite USUM 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Pain Split ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Spite ORAS 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Dark Pulse  80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
Pain Split  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Uproar  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Pain Split HGSS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
Rollout  30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2
Uproar  50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Explosion FRLGE 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Rollout E 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
Selfdestruct XD 200 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Flamethrower C 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

James Koffing

James' Koffing.

Koffing first appeared in the anime in Pokemon Emergency as James' Pokémon. It was extremely loyal to him, so much that it evolved into Weezing in Dig Those Diglett.

A group of wild Koffing appeared in A Poached Ego, where they were captured by a poacher along with a group of Ekans. They were rescued by Team Rocket, who were forced to release Jessie's Arbok and James' Weezing in the wild with them.

Trivia[]

  • Despite Koffing's diet of rotten kitchen garbage, it is unable to learn Gunk Shot, which the description of the move says that the user shoots filthy garbage at the foe.
  • Koffing is one of three Pokemon based on forms of environmental pollution, with the other two being Grimer and Trubbish (and their evolutions).
  • Koffing is the mascot of Smogon, an internet resource handling and analyzing competitive Pokemon battling. Coincidentally, Smogon is its German name.
    • Koffing also lends its Japanese name to Dogasu’s backpack, a fan site for the anime.
  • Koffing's Japanese name (DOGARS) is sung in the background of Roxie's Gym in the Japanese version of Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, while in the international versions "Pokémon" is sung instead.
  • In Pokémon Red and Blue, Koffing's skull and crossbones on its body appear above its face, rather than below its face as it currently does.
  • Koffing and Weezing from Pokémon were originally named Ny and La, referencing the polluted cities of New York & Los Angeles.
  • Koffing is one of the 16 Pokemon to be made into a puppet in Japan.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Koffing is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Smog.
  • The Ben 10 Omniverse transformation Gutrot is inspired by Koffing, as the former’s head resembles the latter’s body, and both have the ability to mix chemicals together to make gases.
    • Ultimate Gravattack from the same show has 3 levitating planetoids that resemble Koffing.

Origin[]

Koffing resembles a cloud, naval mine, or smoke bomb. It mostly is a physical representation of air pollution.

Etymology[]

Koffing comes from "coughing."

Dogāsu is a portmanteau of 毒 (doku, poison) and "gas."

Names in other languages[]

  • English, Italian and Spanish: Koffing
  • French: : Smogo
  • German: : Smogon
  • Swedish: Hostank
  • Chinese:: 瓦斯弹(Simplified)/瓦斯彈(Traditional)/毒氣丸(HK)
  • Korean:: 또가스

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 194. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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