Koffing (Pokémon)

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108MS.png #108: Lickitung
Pokémon
#110: Weezing 110MS.png
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
#109
Koffing



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Poison Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Levitate Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Amorphous
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'00" 0.6 m
Koffing
0'0" 0 m
{{{form2}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
2.2 lbs. 1.0 kg
Koffing
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
114
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
68
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Koffing
0
HP
0
Atk
1
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body01.png
Footprint
F109.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
70
External Links

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 gasses. 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 crater-like protrusions, which usually release a yellowish 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

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!.

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.

Minor appearances

A Koffing under the ownership of a Coordinator appeared in New Plot, Odd Lot!, 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.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source 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.
Koffing in Pokémon Origins

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 was shown under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt that invaded the Goldenrod Radio Tower in The Legacy.

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

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.

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 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
Red(ENG) 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 Explosion 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
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.
Generation V
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
Generation VI
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.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Pokémon Mansion
Blue (Japan)
Pokémon Mansion
Yellow
Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
Burned Tower
Team Rocket HQ (Seven)
Crystal
Burned Tower
Team Rocket HQ (Seven)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Fiery Path
Emerald
Fiery Path
FireRed LeafGreen
Pokémon Mansion
Celadon City (surfing)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Breed Weezing
Platinum
Stark Mountain
HeartGold SoulSilver
Burned Tower
Team Rocket HQ (Five)
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
Town Outskirts
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Virbank Complex
Dream World
Rugged Mountain
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Fiery Path
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Cave
Pinball
Cinnabar Island
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Ruins of Truth
Pinball: R&S
Volcano (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
Phobosphere, Endless Level 32, Forever Level 15, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Sky Tower (9F-16F), Wish Cave (71F-75F), Joyous Tower (65F-70F)
Ranger
Waterworks
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
MD Sky
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Ranger: SoA
Chroma Ruins
Rumble
Eternal Tower (Normal Mode B)
Ranger: GS
Rasp Cavern, Ice Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: Everspring Valley
Rumble U
Melodious Woodland: Major Clean-Up
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 1Fr
Shuffle
Desert Umbra: Stage 305
Rumble World
Black Realm: Blustery Grove (All Areas)


Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Ruby Sapphire Smoke Ball Smoke Ball (5%)
Emerald
Platinum Smoke Ball Smoke Ball (5%)
HeartGold SoulSilver Smoke Ball Smoke Ball (5%)
Black 2 White 2 Smoke Ball Smoke Ball (5%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Smoke Ball Smoke Ball (5%)

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 IX, 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
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Poison Gas Poison Status 0000 09090% 40
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
044 Smog Poison Special 03030 07070% 20
077 Smokescreen Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
1212 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10
1515 Clear Smog Poison Special 05050 —% 15
1818 Sludge Poison Special 06565 100100% 20
2323 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5
2626 Haze Ice Status 0000 —% 30
2929 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100100% 5
3434 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100100% 10
3737 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5
4040 Destiny Bond Ghost Status 0000 —% 5
4242 Belch Poison Special 120120 09090% 10
4545 Memento Dark Status 0000 100100% 10
  • 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

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM09Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM12Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM35Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM36Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM38Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM41Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM61Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM64Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5
TM66Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM74Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM83Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM83 Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM97Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • 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

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
GastlyHaunterGengarShuppetBanetteDuskull
DusclopsDusknoirSpiritombYamaskCofagrigusLitwick
LampentPhantumpTrevenant
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
GastlyHaunterGengarKoffingWeezingWobbuffet
YamaskCofagrigusPhantumpTrevenant
Destiny Bond Ghost Status —% 5
MisdreavusShuppetBanetteYamaskCofagrigus
Grudge Ghost Status —% 5
MisdreavusSolosisDuosionReuniclusLitwickLampent
ChandelurePumpkabooGourgeistMimikyu
Pain Split Normal Status —% 20
Misdreavus
Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20
MisdreavusMismagiusChimechoSolosisDuosionReuniclus
Psywave Psychic Special 100% 15
GrimerGrimerMukMukShuppetBanette
Screech Normal Status 85% 40
GulpinSwalotDrifloonDrifblim
Spit Up Normal Special 100% 10
GastlyHaunterGengarMisdreavusMismagiusShuppet
BanetteSpiritomb
Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
GulpinSwalotDrifloonDrifblim
Stockpile Normal Status —% 20
GulpinSwalotDrifloonDrifblim
Swallow Normal Status —% 10
Yamask
Toxic Spikes* Poison Status —% 20
  • 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

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • 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

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Double-Edge Koffing (EX Ruby & Sapphire 54)

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
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?
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 R-000
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 R-000
It attacks by scattering Poison Gas.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poison
Poké Assist:
(present)
Poison Assist.png
Poison
Field move:
(present)
Tackle 2 field move.png
(Tackle ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Poison Assist.png
Poison
Field move:
(past)
Tackle 1 field move.png
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It attacks by scattering poison gas around itself that makes Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Poison
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT109.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Poison
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 70 Raise Max Level.png 0

#460
Shuffle109.png

Barrier Bash
Removes one barrier-type disruption without fail.


Pokémon GO
GO109.png Base HP: 80 Base Attack: 119 Base Defense: 164
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Acid*, Tackle, Infestation*
Charged Attacks: Sludge, Sludge Bomb, Dark Pulse

Evolution

109Koffing.png
Unevolved
Koffing
 Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 35
110Weezing.png
First evolution
Weezing
 Poison 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 109.png Spr b g1 109.png Spr 1b 109.png Spr b g1 109.png Spr 1y 109.png Spr b g1 109.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 109.png Spr b 2g 109.png Spr 2s 109.png Spr b 2s 109.png Spr 2c 109.png Spr b 2c 109.png
Spr 2g 109 s.png Spr b 2g 109 s.png Spr 2s 109 s.png Spr b 2s 109 s.png Spr 2c 109 s.png Spr b 2c 109 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 109.png Spr b 3r 109.png Spr 3e 109.png Spr b 3e 109.png Spr 3f 109.png Spr b 3f 109.png
Spr 3r 109 s.png Spr b 3r 109 s.png Spr 3e 109 s.png Spr b 3e 109 s.png Spr 3f 109 s.png Spr b 3f 109 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 109.png Spr b 4d 109.png Spr 4p 109.png Spr b 4p 109.png Spr 4h 109.png Spr b 4h 109.png
Spr 4d 109 s.png Spr b 4d 109 s.png Spr 4p 109 s.png Spr b 4p 109 s.png Spr 4h 109 s.png Spr b 4h 109 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 109.png Spr b 5b 109.png Spr 5b2 109.png Spr b 5b2 109.png
Spr 5b 109 s.png Spr b 5b 109 s.png Spr 5b2 109 s.png Spr b 5b2 109 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 109.png
Spr b 6x 109.png
Spr 6o 109.png
Spr b 6o 109.png
Spr 6x 109 s.png
Spr b 6x 109 s.png
Spr 6o 109 s.png
Spr b 6o 109 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 109.png
Spr b 7s 109.png
Spr 7s 109.png
Spr b 7s 109.png
Spr 7s 109 s.png
Spr b 7s 109 s.png
Spr 7s 109 s.png
Spr b 7s 109 s.png
Front Back Front Back
109MS.png 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-types with a single evolution and roughly the same base stat totals.

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 (bad) or 毒 doku (poisonous) and gas.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ドガース Dogars From or doku and gas
France Flag.png French Smogo From the English word smog
Spain Flag.png Spanish Koffing Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Smogon From Smog and poison
Italy Flag.png Italian Koffing Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 또가스 Ttogas Transliteration of its Japanese name, replacing do as ddo
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 瓦斯彈 / 瓦斯弹 Wǎsīdàn Literally "Gas bomb"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 毒氣丸 Duhkheiyún Literally "Toxic gas ball"


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