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* 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 {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion's {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Koffing|58}} 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.
* 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 {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion's {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Koffing|58}} 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.
* Despite Koffing's diet of rotten garbage, it is unable to learn {{m|Gunk Shot}}, which involves spewing garbage at the foe.
* Despite Koffing's diet of rotten garbage, it is unable to learn {{m|Gunk Shot}}, which involves spewing garbage at the foe.
*Koffing's [[Pokemon Crystal Version|Crystal]] Sprite is the only Main-series sprite of koffing Where No Poisonous Gas is surrounding it. Also, This Makes Koffing one of very few pokemon who have Three different Non-Shiny Sprites in generation 2. Another one of these pokemon is [[Graveler (Pokemon)|Graveler.]]
*Koffing's {{v2|Crystal}} Sprite is the only Main-series sprite of koffing Where No Poisonous Gas is surrounding it. Also, This Makes Koffing one of very few pokemon who have Three different Non-Shiny Sprites in generation 2. Another one of these pokemon is [[Graveler (Pokemon)|Graveler.]]
===Origin===
===Origin===
Considering its looks, its ability to float, and its tendency to explode, it may have been based upon a floating {{wp|naval mine}}.
Considering its looks, its ability to float, and its tendency to explode, it may have been based upon a floating {{wp|naval mine}}.

Revision as of 10:48, 26 June 2010

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Koffing
ドガース Dogars
#109
109Koffing.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Poison '
Category
Poison Gas Pokémon
Ability
Levitate
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#109
Johto
#115
Hoenn
#108
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-089
Almia
R-187
Oblivia
R-045 N-113
Height
2'00"
Imperial
0.6 m
Metric
Weight
2.2 lbs.
Imperial
1.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Purple
Catch rate
190 (24.8%)
Body style
Body01.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F109.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Indeterminate group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 114 Battle Exp.: 1141*

Koffing (Japanese: ドガース Dogars) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Weezing starting at level 35.

Biology

Physiology

Koffing is a round, purple Pokémon filled to the brim with toxic gases. Several crater-like protrusions on this Pokémon's body give it the resemblance of a naval mine. Koffing has a skull and cross-bones below its blissful face. Koffing has been considered to be related to Grimer, who is also a purple Poison-type Pokémon that associates with pollutants. Koffing may also be related to Drifloon, who is also a floating, round, purple, "X"-bearing Pokémon with a tendency to explode.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Koffing spews out poisonous gases whenever it gets upset. Koffing on the other hand exhales fresh, clean gases whenever it becomes happy or overjoyed. Although Koffing's gas is more commonly attributed as being poisonous, the gases may also cause coughs, sniffles, and teary eyes. Koffing has also been known to explode from over inflating its body. Koffing is also capable of launching Fire and Electrical attacks.

Behavior

If Koffing becomes agitated, it raises the toxicity of its internal gases and then jets them out from all over its body. Koffing is prone to overinflating its round body before it self-destructs. The higher the temperature, the more gas Koffing concocts.

Koffing is known to float in the air. This is because its body is filled with a gas that is slightly lighter than air. The gas is a combination of the vapors from fermenting trash and Koffing’s own poisonous fumes.

Habitat

Koffing are a very common sight around burned down buildings, abandoned buildings and power plants. Volcanoes also provide a suitable habitat for them. It is common in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, but seldom encountered in Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Koffing mainly eat rotten kitchen garbage.

In the anime

Koffing in the anime

Major Appearances

James's Koffing

Koffing first appeared in Pokémon Emergency! as James's Pokémon. It evolved into Weezing during Dig Those Diglett.

Other

A poacher had captured a bunch of Koffing in A Poached Ego.

Minor Appearances

A coordinator used a Koffing in New Plot, Odd Lot!.

In Tag! We're It...!, Dawn and Conway battled against a trainer who used a Koffing, alongside his partner who used a Scyther. The 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 the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Koffing is seen as one of Koga's Pokémon. When Koga and Blue are ambushed by Agatha's Gengar in Volume 7, Koga uses Koffing's smoke to relay his tactical plan to Blue without Gengar noticing.

In the TCG

Main article: Koffing (TCG)

Other apperances

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 its evolution, Weezing.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
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.
Generation II
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.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
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, 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.
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Common (Red)
Rare (Blue)
Pokémon Mansion
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
Many Mahogany Town, Burned Tower
Crystal
Many Mahogany Town, Burned Tower
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Common (Ruby)
Rare (Sapphire)
Fiery Path
Emerald
Common Fiery Path
FireRed LeafGreen
Common (FireRed)
Rare (LeafGreen)
Pokémon Mansion
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Breed Weezing
Platinum
Uncommon Stark Mountain
HeartGold SoulSilver
Unknown Burned Tower
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
Town Outskirts
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
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
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Sky Tower (9F-16F)
Wish Cave (71F-75F)
Joyous Tower (65F-70F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13)
Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger Underground Waterways
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Chroma Ruins
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Yasuri Cave
Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble Eternal Tower

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Ruby Sapphire Smoke Ball Smoke Ball (5%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl Smoke Ball Smoke Ball (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147 190 - 284
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
Total:
340
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
13/16 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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By tutoring

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|- style="background:#B884DD" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.
|} |}

TCG-only moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin109.png Pinani109.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS109.png PinRSani109.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani109.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 109.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.9%
Friend Area: Poison Swamp
Phrases
51%-100% HP Ooh, I'm feeling a little bloated with gas. Can I release some?
26%-50% HP Oof... Half my health's frittered away...
1%-25% HP I can't hold it anymore... Beware of leaking gases...
Level up Yes! I'm leveling up! Do I stink any worse?
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Yes! I'm leveling up! Do I stink any worse?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 109.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Poison  Poké Assist: Poison PA.png
( Poison )
Field move: None
Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 22 Max. exp.: 32
Browser entry  
Koffing sprays poison mist to attack. It puffs up if a loop is drawn around it.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Poison  Poké Assist: Poison PA.png
( Poison )
Field move: Tackle 1 field move.png
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by scattering Poison Gas.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Poison  Poison Assist.png
( Poison )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Tackle 2 field move.png
(Tackle ×2)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Koffing
Unevolved
Koffing
 Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 35


Weezing
First Evolution
Weezing
 Poison 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 109.png Spr 1y 109.png Spr 1g 109.png Spr b g1 109.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 109.png Spr 2s 109.png Spr 2c 109.png Spr b 2g 109.png
Spr 2g 109 s.png Spr 2s 109 s.png Spr 2c 109 s.png Spr b 2g 109 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 109.png Spr 3e 109.png Spr 3f 109.png Spr b 3r 109.png
Spr 3r 109 s.png Spr 3e 109 s.png Spr 3f 109 s.png Spr b 3r 109 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 109.png Spr 4p 109.png Spr 4h 109.png Spr b 4d 109.png
Spr 4d 109 s.png Spr 4p 109 s.png Spr 4h 109 s.png Spr b 4d 109 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 109.png Spr 5b2 109.png Spr b 5b 109.png
Spr 5b 109 s.png Spr 5b2 109 s.png Spr b 5b 109 s.png
Koffing For other sprites and images, please see Koffing images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Koffing is the mascot of Smogon, Dogasu's Backpack, Pokemopolis, and Azure Heights.
  • Koffing and Weezing are the the only pure Poison-type Pokémon immune to Template:Type2 attacks, due to their ability, Levitate.
  • Koffing's original English name was going to be "Ny", representing New York City's polluted air.
  • Koffing was depicted as having its skull-and-crossbones pattern being above its face in Pokémon Red and Blue and the Japanese Pokémon Blue, rather than the pattern being under its face as portrayed in the original versions of Pokémon Red and Green and every game that came after Red and Blue and the Japanese Blue. It is unknown if this was purposely done or if it was a sprite error (similar to the error of Raikou's sprite in Pokémon Gold and Silver).
  • 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.
  • Despite Koffing's diet of rotten garbage, it is unable to learn Gunk Shot, which involves spewing garbage at the foe.
  • Koffing's Crystal Sprite is the only Main-series sprite of koffing Where No Poisonous Gas is surrounding it. Also, This Makes Koffing one of very few pokemon who have Three different Non-Shiny Sprites in generation 2. Another one of these pokemon is Graveler.

Origin

Considering its looks, its ability to float, and its tendency to explode, it may have been based upon a floating naval mine.

Name origin

Koffing's name is a corruption of the word coughing. Its Japanese name is a combination of 獰 , meaning bad, or 毒 doku, meaning poisonous, and gas. Its Japanese name also could come from the Brazilian expression droga, wich means something bad, rotten.

In other languages

  • German: Smogon - Based on the loanword Smog, which has the same meaning in German.
  • French: Smogo - Based on the English word smog.
  • Korean: 또가스 Ttogaseu
  • Chinese (Taiwan): 瓦斯彈 Wǎ Sī Dàn - "Gas bomb".

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External links

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