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| * Koffing and Weezing are the the only pure Poison-type Pokémon immune to {{type2|Ground}} attacks, due to their ability, {{a|Levitate}}. | | * Koffing and Weezing are the the only pure Poison-type Pokémon immune to {{type2|Ground}} attacks, due to their ability, {{a|Levitate}}. |
| * Koffing's original English name was going to be "Ny", representing New York City's polluted air. | | * Koffing's original English name was going to be "Ny", representing New York City's polluted air. |
| | **This would have made it, and it's evolution, the Pokémon with the shortest English name. As of [[Generation IV]], that honor is held by {{p|Muk}} and {{p|Mew}}, both of which were also introduced in [[Generation I]]. |
| * Koffing was depicted as having its skull-and-crossbones pattern being ''above'' its face in {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and the Japanese [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]], rather than the pattern being ''under'' its face as portrayed in the original versions of {{game|Red and Green|s}} 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 {{p|Raikou}}'s sprite in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}). | | * Koffing was depicted as having its skull-and-crossbones pattern being ''above'' its face in {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and the Japanese [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]], rather than the pattern being ''under'' its face as portrayed in the original versions of {{game|Red and Green|s}} 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 {{p|Raikou}}'s sprite in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}). |
| * 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. |
Revision as of 17:35, 16 November 2010
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Height
2'00"
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0.6 m
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2'00"/0.6 m
Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
2.2 lbs.
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1.0 kg
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2.2 lbs./1.0 kg
Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP
0
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Atk
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Def
1
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Speed
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Battle Exp.: 1141*
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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
Major Appearances
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 alongside its evolution. 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.
Much later, Petrel, one of the Rocket Executives, attacked Silver and Eusine using the horrible odor induced by his many Koffing.
In the TCG
- Main article: Koffing (TCG)
Other apperances
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.
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| Generation I
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Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning.
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| Yellow
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In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!
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A Pokémon that is like a thin-skinned balloon filled with a highly toxic gas. Known to occasionally explode.
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Its thin, flimsy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes.
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The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air, keeping it slightly airborne.
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If one gets close enough to it when it expels poisonous gas, the gas swirling inside it can be seen.
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Its thin, flimsy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes.
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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.
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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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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.
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Its thin, balloon-like body is inflated by horribly toxic gases. It reeks when it is nearby.
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Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning.
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Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
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Its thin, flimsy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes.
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The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air, keeping it slightly airborne.
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くうきよりも かるい ガスを からだに ためて うかんでいる。ガスは くさいうえに ばくはつする。
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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40
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100 - 147
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63 - 128
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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60
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112 - 240
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 340
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- 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 V, this Pokémon is:
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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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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Koffing can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Koffing cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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.
- This would have made it, and it's evolution, the Pokémon with the shortest English name. As of Generation IV, that honor is held by Muk and Mew, both of which were also introduced in Generation I.
- 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.
Origin
Considering its looks, its ability to float, and its tendency to explode, it may have been based upon a floating naval mine. It is also based on smog and other forms of air pollution.
Name origin
Koffing's name is a corruption of the word coughing. Its Japanese name is a combination of 獰 dō, 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
Related articles
External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Smoke Ball (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Koffing images on Bulbagarden Archives.
