Koffing (Japanese: ドガース Dogars) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into 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 dun skull-and-crossbones marking. Several geyser-like protrusions, which usually release a mustard-colored gas, cover this Pokémon’s body. Its purple skin is very thin, and over inflation can cause it to explode.
Koffing creates 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 it. The gases are also lighter than air, allowing Koffing to hover. When agitated, it creates 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. Koffing is most often found in urban areas.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Koffing debuted 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! along with a bunch of Ekans which Team Rocket were able to free.
A Koffing appeared in PK15.
In Tag! We're It...!, Dawn and Conway battled against a Trainer named Giant 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.
A Koffing appeared in Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1, under the ownership of Roxie. It proved to be a strong opponent in the battle against Ash, managing to defeat Boldore and Unfezant before being defeated by Leavanny.
Minor appearances
A Koffing appeared in New Plot, Odd Lot!, under the ownership of a Coordinator competing in the Mulberry Contest.
A Koffing was seen in the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest in All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!.
A Koffing made a brief cameo appearance in Destiny Deoxys and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Koffing appeared in I Choose You!.
A Koffing appeared in a fantasy in SM045.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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BW083
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Koffing
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Ash's Pokédex
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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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In Pokémon Origins
A Koffing appeared in File 2: Cubone under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt. It fought against Red's Jolteon and lost.
In Pokémon Generations
A Koffing appeared in a flashback in The Legacy, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt that invaded the Goldenrod Radio Tower.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Koffing is seen as one of Koga's Pokémon alongside his evolution, which he 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 Koffing appeared in a flashback in Flabébé Blooms.
In Omega Alpha Adventure 8, a Team Magma Grunt used a Koffing to battle at Sea Mauville.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Koga uses a Koffing in Save The Chansey! in order to stop Red from getting to the Chansey.
Green's Koffing appeared in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2).
Giovanni's Koffing appeared in Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Koffing (TCG)
Other appearances
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.
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 player's view as well as a board for one turn.
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
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Red(ENG)
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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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Blue
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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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Stadium
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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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Generation II
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Gold
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Its thin, flimsy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes.
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Silver
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The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air, keeping it slightly airborne.
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Crystal
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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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Stadium 2
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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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Ruby
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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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Sapphire
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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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Emerald
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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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FireRed
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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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LeafGreen
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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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Generation IV
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Diamond
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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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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Its thin, flimsy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes.
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SoulSilver
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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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Black
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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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White
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Black 2
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Toxic gas is held within its thin, balloon-shaped body, so it can cause massive explosions.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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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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Y
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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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Omega Ruby
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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 also overinflate its round body, then explode.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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Total: 340
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Other Pokémon with this total
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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 IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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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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- 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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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Koffing in Generation VII
- 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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- A black or white 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
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 8
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Min. exp.: 22
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Max. exp.: 32
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Browser entry R-000
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Koffing sprays poison mist to attack. It puffs up if a loop is drawn around it.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Tackle ×2)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Tackle ×1)
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Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
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It attacks by scattering poison gas around itself that makes Pokémon Tired.
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Evolution
Sprites
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-types with a single evolution and roughly the same base stat totals, and are representations of pollution focusing on a state of matter - Koffing being gas, Grimer as liquid, and Trubbish made of solids.
Origin
Considering its looks, its ability to float, and its tendency to explode, it 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 creation of new and undesirable life forms. The crossbone skull under its face is a reference to the toxic hazard symbol.
Name origin
Koffing is a corruption of coughing.
Dogars is a combination of 獰 dō (bad) or 毒 doku (poisonous) and gas.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ドガース Dogars
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From 獰 dō or 毒 doku and gas
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French
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Smogo
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From the English word smog
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Spanish
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Koffing
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Same as English name
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German
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Smogon
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From Smog and poison
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Italian
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Koffing
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Same as English name
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Korean
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또가스 Ttogas
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Transliteration of its Japanese name, replacing do as 또 ddo
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Mandarin Chinese
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瓦斯彈 / 瓦斯弹 Wǎsīdàn
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Literally "Gas bomb"
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Cantonese Chinese
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毒氣丸 Duhkheiyún
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Literally "Toxic gas ball"
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More languages
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Hindi
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कॉफ्फिंग Koffing
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Коффинг Koffing
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Transcription of English name
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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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