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{{CharInfobox|
{{Character Infobox
|color={{poison color}}
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|corecolor={{poison color light}}
|corecolor={{poison color light}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|name=Koga
|name=Koga
|jname=キョウ
|jname=キョウ
|tmname=Kyō
|tmname=Kyou
|slogan=yes
|sloganline=The Poisonous Ninja Master
|sloganline=The Poisonous Ninja Master
|image=HeartGold SoulSilver Koga.png
|image=Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Koga.png
|size=200px
|size=225px
|caption=Art from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|caption=Art from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] by [[Megumi Mizutani]]<ref>[[a:File:KogaTrapUnbrokenBonds177.jpg|Koga's Trap (Unbroken Bonds 177)]]</ref>
|gender=Male
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|eyes=Black
|hair=Greying teal
|hair=Greying teal
|hometown=[[Fuchsia City]]
|hometown=[[Fuchsia City]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives=[[Janine]] (daughter)<br>{{an|Aya}} (anime only, sister)
|relatives=[[Janine]] (daughter)<br>{{an|Aya}} (sister) (anime)
|trainer=yes
}}
|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}<br>[[Elite Four]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>Team Rocket Commander ({{pkmn|Adventures}})
{{Character Infobox/Game
|game=yes
|color={{poison color light}}
|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}
|gen={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|VII}}, {{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
|games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}
|counterpart=[[Koga (Masters)]]
|leader=yes
|games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]]<br>[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|elite=yes
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/7|PE}}<br>[[Elite Four]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|specialist=yes
|enva=Christopher Bevins<ref name="Christopher Bevins">[https://twitter.com/VoiceofBevins/status/1167997100568670208 Christopher Bevins on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|gym=Fuchsia Gym
|jpva=Tōru Ōkawa <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|league=Indigo Plateau
}}
|type={{t|Poison}} types
{{Character Infobox/Team
|badge=Badge#Soul Badge{{!}}Soul Badge
|color={{poison color light}}
|anime=yes
|member=[[Indigo League]]
|epnum=EP032
|rank=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/7|PE}}<br>[[Elite Four]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|domain=[[Fuchsia Gym]]
|enva=[[Stan Hart]] |
|reward={{badge|Soul}}
|java=Hōchū Ōtsuka
|specialty={{t|Poison}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{poison color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon anime|Pokémon the Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Origins]]''
|debut=''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'' (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'' (''Pokémon Origins'')
|enva=[[Stuart Zagnit]] (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>N/A (''Pokémon Origins'')
|jpva=Hōchū Ōtsuka (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>N/A (''Pokémon Origins'')
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{poison color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]''
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{poison color light}}
|member=[[Team Rocket]]
|rank=Admin
}}
}}
'''Koga''' (Japanese: '''キョウ''' ''Kyō'') was the [[Gym Leader|Leader]] of [[Fuchsia City]]'s [[Gym]]. He is a student of ninjutsu who specializes in {{type|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He handed out the {{Badge|Soul}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeated him.
|}
 
'''Koga''' (Japanese: '''キョウ''' ''Kyou'') is the former [[Gym Leader]] of [[Fuchsia City]]'s [[Gym]]. He is a student of ninjutsu who specializes in {{type|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He handed out the {{Badge|Soul}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeated him in {{pkmn|battle}}.


He was promoted to a {{pkmn|Master}} {{type|Poison}} {{pkmn|Trainer}}, and became a member of the [[Johto]] [[Elite Four]], at some time after the events of [[Generation I]] and its remakes, but before the events of [[Generation II]] and its remakes, thus leaving his daughter, [[Janine]], in charge of the [[Fuchsia Gym]].
He became a member of the [[Indigo Plateau|Indigo]] [[Elite Four]] some time after the events of [[Generation I]] and its remakes, but before the events of [[Generation II]] and its remakes, thus leaving his daughter [[Janine]] in charge of the [[Fuchsia Gym]].


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
Koga, known as the Poisonous Ninja Master, serves two roles in the Pokémon games. In {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], he is the Leader of the [[Fuchsia Gym]], but is promoted to be the second trainer of the [[Indigo Plateau]] [[Elite Four]] in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Koga is a user of the {{type|Poison}}; he likes the despair and horror that Poison-type Pokémon can inflict on others.


Koga, known as the Poisonous Ninja Master, serves two roles in the Pokémon games. In {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}} he is the Leader of the [[Fuchsia Gym]], but is promoted to a member of the [[Elite Four]] in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Koga is a user of the {{type|Poison}}; he likes the despair and horror that Poison-type Pokémon can inflict on others.
Koga has studied medicine and antidotes; he makes his own potions to heal his Pokémon. He also serves as a teacher. Many students come to him to be trained in the arts of {{wp|Ninjutsu}} and Pokémon. One of his students is his own daughter, [[Janine]], who takes over his Gym in [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}} storyline. In addition to these roles, Koga also patrols the grounds of the [[Kanto Safari Zone]], to ensure that the players of the Safari Game are safe from the [[wild Pokémon]] within.


Koga has studied medicine and antidotes; he makes his own potions to heal his Pokémon. He also serves as a teacher. Many students come to him to be trained in the arts of {{wp|Ninjutsu}} and Pokémon. One of his students is his own daughter, [[Janine]], who takes over his Gym in the [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}} storyline. In addition to these roles, Koga also patrols the grounds of the [[Kanto Safari Zone]], to ensure that the players of the Safari Game are safe from the [[wild Pokémon]] within.
In Generations {{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}, Koga's Gym is typically the fifth Gym to be challenged. He has built invisible walls in the Fuchsia City Gym, constructing a confusing maze out of them. Koga awaits challengers in the center of the maze, clearly visible, but a group of Koga's students must be fought first. Defeating him will earn the successful Trainer the {{Badge|Soul}} and the [[TM]] for {{m|Toxic}}, a [[move]] which, according to him, is a secret technique that has passed down his family for over 400 years.


In [[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}, Koga's Gym is typically the fifth to be challenged. He has built invisible walls in the Fuchsia City Gym, constructing a confusing maze out of them. Koga awaits challengers in the center of the maze, clearly visible, but a group of {{tc|Juggler}}s and {{tc|Tamer}}s—Koga's students—must be fought first. Defeating him will earn the successful Trainer {{TM|06|Toxic}} and the {{Badge|Soul}}.
With the future of the Gym in his daughter's hands, Koga advances to a role in the Pokémon League of Kanto and Johto before the events of Generations II and IV. In these games, he is the second member of the Elite Four to be faced. The team he uses in this role is similar to his Gym Leader's teams; the main difference is the introduction of {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Pokémon not native to Kanto}}. Koga's battle style as an Elite Four member is designed to confound and destroy his opponent in battle. Rather than using brute force, Koga attempts to [[status condition|confuse, put to sleep, and poison]] his opponent.


With the future of the Gym in his daughter's hands, Koga advances to a role in the Pokémon League of Kanto and Johto before the events of Generation II/IV. In these games, he is the second member of the Elite Four to be faced. The team he uses in this role is similar to his Gym Leader's teams; the main difference is the introduction of {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Pokémon not native to Kanto}}. Koga's battle style as an Elite Four member is designed to confound and destroy his opponent in battle. Rather than using brute force, Koga attempts to [[status ailment|confuse, put to sleep, and poison]] his opponent.
He speaks with a Japanese accent, as evidenced in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].


===Fame Checker===
===Fame Checker===
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Koga in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Koga in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.
;Fuchsia City - Sign
;Fuchsia City - Sign
* What does this person do?
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>Fuchsia City Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Gym</sc>
:"<sc>Fuchsia City Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Gym</sc>
:<sc>Leader: Koga</sc>
:<sc>Leader: Koga</sc>
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* What is this person like?
* What is this person like?
:"Even though I've lost, I will keep training according to the teachings of <sc>Koga</sc>, my ninja master."
:"Even though I've lost, I will keep training according to the teachings of <sc>Koga</sc>, my ninja master."
;Fuchsia City - [[Janine|Charine]]
;Fuchsia City - [[Janine|Charine]]{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* Family and friends?
* Family and friends?
:"My father is the <sc>Gym Leader</sc> of this town.
:"My father is the <sc>Gym Leader</sc> of this town.
:I’m training to use <sc>Poison Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> as well as my father."
:I’m training to use <sc>Poison Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> as well as my father."
;[[Baoba|Safari Warden]]'s Home - {{DL|Pokémon magazines|Pokémon Journal}}
;[[Baoba|Safari Warden]]'s Home - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}{{tt|*|After earning the SoulBadge}}
* There’s a rumor...
* There’s a rumor...
:"<sc>Koga</sc> is said to have a thorough knowledge of medicine.
:"<sc>Koga</sc> is said to have a thorough knowledge of medicine.
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;{{safari|Kanto}} - Man
;{{safari|Kanto}} - Man
* What does this person do?
* What does this person do?
:"The <sc>Safari Zone<sc>'s huge, wouldn't you say?
:"The <sc>Safari Zone</sc>'s huge, wouldn't you say?
:<sc>Fuchsia</sc>'s <sc>Gym Leader, Koga</sc>, patrols the grounds every so often.
:<sc>Fuchsia</sc>'s <sc>Gym Leader, Koga</sc>, patrols the grounds every so often.
:Thanks to him, we can play here knowing that we're safe."
:Thanks to him, we can play here knowing that we're safe."
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This is a listing of Koga's Pokémon in the {{pkmn|games}} in which he has appeared.
This is a listing of Koga's Pokémon in the {{pkmn|games}} in which he has appeared.


===={{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Red and Green|s}}====
===={{game|Red and Blue|s}}====
{{Party|color={{poison color}}|headcolor={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|
Koga has two [[X Attack]]s per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.
sprite=Spr RG Koga.png|
{{Party/Single
prize={{PDollar}}4257|
|color={{poison color}}
<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
name=Koga|
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
game=RGB|
|sprite=Spr RG Koga.png
location=Fuchsia Gym|
|prize={{PDollar}}4257
pokemon=4|
|name=<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->Koga
pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|
|game=RGB
ndex=109|
|location=Fuchsia Gym
pokemon=Koffing|
|pokemon=4}}
level=37|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red
type1=Poison|
|ndex=109
move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|
|pokemon=Koffing
move2=Smog|move2type=Poison|
|level=37
move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison|
|type1=Poison
move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal}}|
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison
ndex=089|
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison
pokemon=Muk|
|move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal}}
level=39|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red
type1=Poison|
|ndex=089
move1=Disable|move1type=Normal|
|pokemon=Muk
move2=Poison Gas|move2type=Poison|
|level=39
move3=Minimize|move3type=Normal|
|type1=Poison
move4=Sludge|move4type=Poison}}|
|move1=Disable|move1type=Normal
pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|
|move2=Poison Gas|move2type=Poison
ndex=109|
|move3=Minimize|move3type=Normal
pokemon=Koffing|
|move4=Sludge|move4type=Poison}}
level=37|
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
type1=Poison|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red
move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|
|ndex=109
move2=Smog|move2type=Poison|
|pokemon=Koffing
move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison|
|level=37
move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal}}|
|type1=Poison
pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
ndex=110|
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison
pokemon=Weezing|
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison
level=43|
|move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal}}
type1=Poison|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red
move1=Smog|move1type=Poison|
|ndex=110
move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison|
|pokemon=Weezing
move3=Toxic|move3type=Poison|
|level=43
move4=Selfdestruct|move4type=Normal}}
|type1=Poison
}}
|move1=Smog|move1type=Poison
|move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison
|move3=Toxic|move3type=Poison
|move4=Selfdestruct|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|Yellow}}====
===={{game|Yellow}}====
{{Party|color={{poison color}}|headcolor={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|
Koga has two [[X Attack]]s per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.
sprite=Spr Y Koga.png‎|
{{Party/Single
prize={{PDollar}}4950|
|color={{poison color}}
<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
name=Koga|
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
game=Y|
|sprite=Spr Y Koga.png
location=Fuchsia Gym|
|prize={{PDollar}}4950
pokemon=4|
|name=<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->Koga
pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|
|game=Y
ndex=048|
|location=Fuchsia Gym
pokemon=Venonat|
|pokemon=4}}
level=44|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|ndex=048
move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|
|pokemon=Venonat
move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison|
|level=44
move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass|
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}|
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
ndex=048|
|move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass
pokemon=Venonat|
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
level=46|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|ndex=048
move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|
|pokemon=Venonat
move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic|
|level=46
move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}|
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic
ndex=048|
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal
pokemon=Venonat|
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
level=48|
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow
move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|
|ndex=048
move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|
|pokemon=Venonat
move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass|
|level=48
move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}|
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
ndex=049|
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
pokemon=Venomoth|
|move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass
level=50|
|move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow
move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|
|ndex=049
move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|
|pokemon=Venomoth
move3=Leech Life|move3type=Bug|
|level=50
move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
}}
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Leech Life|move3type=Bug
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
{{Party|color={{poison color}}|headcolor={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|
Koga has a [[Full Heal]] and a [[Full Restore]].
sprite=Spr GS Koga.png|
{{Party/Single|color={{poison color}}|headcolor={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
prize={{PDollar}}4400|
|sprite=Spr GS Koga.png
class=Elite Four|
|prize={{PDollar}}4400
name=Koga|
|class=Elite Four
game=GSC|
|classlink=Elite Four
location=Indigo Plateau|
|name=Koga
pokemon=5|
|game=GSC
pokemon1={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|
|location=Indigo Plateau
ndex=168|
|pokemon=5}}
pokemon=Ariados|
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal
gender=male|
|ndex=168
level=40|
|pokemon=Ariados
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|gender=male
move1=Spider Web|move1type=Bug|
|level=40
move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
move3=Baton Pass|move3type=Normal|
|move1=Spider Web|move1type=Bug
move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass}}|
|move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal
pokemon2={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|
|move3=Baton Pass|move3type=Normal
ndex=049|
|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass}}
pokemon=Venomoth|
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal
gender=male|
|ndex=049
level=41|
|pokemon=Venomoth
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|gender=male
move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|
|level=41
move2=Gust|move2type=Flying|
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}|
|move2=Gust|move2type=Flying
pokemon3={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal
ndex=205|
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
pokemon=Forretress|
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal
gender=male|
|ndex=205
level=43|
|pokemon=Forretress
type1=Bug|type2=Steel|
|gender=male
move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|
|level=43
move2=Spikes|move2type=Ground|
|type1=Bug|type2=Steel
move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal
move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal}}|
|move2=Spikes|move2type=Ground
pokemon4={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal
ndex=089|
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal}}
pokemon=Muk|
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
gender=male|
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal
level=42|
|ndex=089
type1=Poison|
|pokemon=Muk
move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|
|gender=male
move2=Acid Armor|move2type=Poison|
|level=42
move3=Minimize|move3type=Normal|
|type1=Poison
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}|
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison
pokemon5={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|
|move2=Acid Armor|move2type=Poison
ndex=169|
|move3=Minimize|move3type=Normal
pokemon=Crobat|
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
gender=male|
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal
level=44|
|ndex=169
type1=Poison|type2=Flying|
|pokemon=Crobat
move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|
|gender=male
move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying|
|level=44
move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
}}
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
{{Party|color={{poison color}}|headcolor={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|
Koga has two [[Hyper Potion]]s and a [[Full Heal]].
sprite=Spr FRLG Koga.png|
{{Party/Single
prize={{PDollar}}4300|
|color={{poison color}}
class=Leader|
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
name=Koga|
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
game=FRLG|
|sprite=Spr FRLG Koga.png
location=Fuchsia Gym|
|prize={{PDollar}}4300
pokemon=4|
|class=Leader
pokemon1={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|
|classlink=Gym Leader
ndex=109|
|name=Koga
pokemon=Koffing|
|game=FRLG
gender=male|
|location=Fuchsia Gym
ability=Levitate|
|pokemon=4}}
level=37|
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
type1=Poison|
|ndex=109
move1=Selfdestruct|move1type=Normal|
|pokemon=Koffing
move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison|
|gender=male
move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal|
|ability=Levitate
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}|
|level=37
pokemon2={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|
|type1=Poison
ndex=089|
|move1=Selfdestruct|move1type=Normal
pokemon=Muk|
|move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison
gender=male|
|move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal
ability=Sticky Hold|
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
level=39|
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
type1=Poison|
|ndex=089
move1=Minimize|move1type=Normal|
|pokemon=Muk
move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison|
|gender=male
move3=Acid Armor|move3type=Poison|
|ability=Sticky Hold
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}|
|level=39
pokemon3={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|
|type1=Poison
ndex=109|
|move1=Minimize|move1type=Normal
pokemon=Koffing|
|move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison
gender=male|
|move3=Acid Armor|move3type=Poison
ability=Levitate|
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
level=37|
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
type1=Poison|
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
move1=Selfdestruct|move1type=Normal|
|ndex=109
move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison|
|pokemon=Koffing
move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal|
|gender=male
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}|
|ability=Levitate
pokemon4={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|
|level=37
ndex=110|
|type1=Poison
pokemon=Weezing|
|move1=Selfdestruct|move1type=Normal
gender=male|
|move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison
ability=Levitate|
|move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal
level=43|
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
type1=Poison|
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|
|ndex=110
move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison|
|pokemon=Weezing
move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal|
|gender=male
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|ability=Levitate
}}
|level=43
|type1=Poison
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison
|move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====First battle=====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=Spr HGSS Koga.png
|sprite=Spr HGSS Koga.png
|prize={{PDollar}}5280
|prize={{PDollar}}5280
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Koga
|name=Koga
|game=HGSS
|game=HGSS
|location=Indigo Plateau
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=5
|pokemon=5}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=168|pokemon=Ariados
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=168|pokemon=Ariados
|level=40|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|gender=male|ability=Insomnia
|level=40|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|gender=male|ability=Insomnia
|move1=Spider Web|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Status
|move1=Spider Web|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Status
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|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Poison Jab|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Poison Jab|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=205|pokemon=Forretress
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=049|pokemon=Venomoth
|level=43|type1=Bug|type2=Steel|gender=male|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Swift|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Explosion|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic Spikes|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=089|pokemon=Muk
|level=42|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Black Sludge|ability=Sticky Hold
|move1=Gunk Shot|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Minimize|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=049|pokemon=Venomoth
|level=41|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|gender=male|ability=Shield Dust
|level=41|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|gender=male|ability=Shield Dust
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
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|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
 
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=169|pokemon=Crobat
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=089|pokemon=Muk
|level=42|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Black Sludge|ability=Sticky Hold
|move1=Gunk Shot|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Minimize|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
 
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=205|pokemon=Forretress
|level=43|type1=Bug|type2=Steel|gender=male|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Toxic Spikes|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
 
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=169|pokemon=Crobat
|level=44|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|gender=male|held=Sitrus Berry|ability=Inner Focus
|level=44|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|gender=male|held=Sitrus Berry|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Wing Attack|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Poison Fang|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}}}
|move4=Poison Fang|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====[[Rematch|Second battle]]=====
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
This team is used once the player has earned all 16 [[Badge]]s.
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=Spr HGSS Koga.png
|sprite=Spr HGSS Koga.png
|prize={{PDollar}}7740
|prize={{PDollar}}7440
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Koga
|name=Koga
|game=HGSS
|game=HGSS
|location=Indigo Plateau
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6
|pokemon=6}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=435|pokemon=Skuntank
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=435|pokemon=Skuntank
|level=61|type1=Poison|type2=Dark|gender=male|ability=Aftermath
|level=61|type1=Poison|type2=Dark|gender=male|ability=Aftermath
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
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|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=049|pokemon=Venomoth
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=049|pokemon=Venomoth
|level=63|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|gender=male|ability=Tinted Lens
|level=63|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|gender=male|ability=Tinted Lens
|move1=Baton Pass|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Baton Pass|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
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|move3=Silver Wind|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move3=Silver Wind|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4|game=Platinum|ndex=454 m|pokemon=Toxicroak
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4|game=Platinum|ndex=454 m|pokemon=Toxicroak
|level=60|type1=Poison|type2=Fighting|gender=male|ability=Dry Skin
|level=60|type1=Poison|type2=Fighting|gender=male|ability=Dry Skin
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
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|move3=Cross Chop|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Cross Chop|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
 
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=089|pokemon=Muk
|{{Pokémon/4|game=Platinum|ndex=317 m|pokemon=Swalot
|level=62|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Leftovers|ability=Sticky Hold
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Amnesia|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Pain Split|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=169|pokemon=Crobat
|level=64|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|gender=male|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Fly|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Cross Poison|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=089|pokemon=Muk
|level=62|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Black Sludge|ability=Sticky Hold
|level=62|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Black Sludge|ability=Sticky Hold
|move1=Minimize|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Minimize|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
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|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}


|pokemon6={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=169|pokemon=Crobat
====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
|level=64|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|gender=male|ability=Inner Focus
=====Gym battle=====
|move1=Fly|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
{{Party/Single
|move2=Cross Poison|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|color={{poison color}}
|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|sprite=VSKoga PE.png
|size=80x80px
|prize={{PDollar}}7,040
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Koga
|game=PE
|location=Fuchsia Gym
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=110
|pokemon=Weezing
|gender=male
|level=43
|type1=Poison
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=089
|pokemon=Muk
|gender=male
|level=43
|type1=Poison
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Moonblast|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=042
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=female
|level=43
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Leech Life|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=049
|pokemon=Venomoth
|gender=male
|level=44
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Bug Buzz|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}


|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4|game=Platinum|ndex=317 m|pokemon=Swalot
=====[[Rematch]]=====
|level=62|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Leftovers|ability=Sticky Hold
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=VSKoga PE.png
|size=80x80px
|prize={{PDollar}}13,680
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Koga
|game=PE
|location=Fuchsia Gym
|pokemon=5
|style="margin:auto"}}|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=073
|pokemon=Tentacruel
|gender=female
|level=56
|type1=Water|type2=Poison
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Hydro Pump|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=110
|pokemon=Weezing
|gender=male
|level=56
|type1=Poison
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=042
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=female
|level=56
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=U-turn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Leech Life|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=049
|pokemon=Venomoth
|gender=male
|level=56
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Amnesia|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move2=Mega Drain|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Pain Split|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Bug Buzz|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=089
|pokemon=Muk
|gender=male
|level=57
|type1=Poison
|move1=Dark Pulse|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mega Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Moonblast|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}====
==In the side series games==
=====Round 1=====
==={{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}===
{{Party|color={{poison color}}|headcolor={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png|prize=None|<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->name=Koga|game=Pokémon Stadium|location=Fuchsia Gym|pokemon=6|
Koga appears in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} as the fifth Gym Leader the player faces during the [[Gym Leader Castle]] challenge. In Round 2, he also uses Pokémon outside his specialty type.
pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|ndex=049|pokemon=Venomoth|level=50|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|move1=Mega Drain|move1type=Grass|move2=Sleep Powder|move2type=Grass|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic|move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}|
pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|ndex=089|pokemon=Muk|level=50|type1=Poison|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison|move2=Minimize|move2type=Normal|move3=Poison Gas|move3type=Poison|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}|
pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|ndex=110|pokemon=Weezing|level=50|type1=Poison|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison|move2=SmokeScreen|move2type=Normal|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire}}|
pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|ndex=048|pokemon=Venonat|level=50|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|move1=Stun Spore|move1type=Grass|move2=Sleep Powder|move2type=Grass|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass}}|
pokemon5={{Pokémon/1|ndex=030|pokemon=Nidorina|level=50|type1=Poison|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}|
pokemon6={{Pokémon/1|ndex=033|pokemon=Nidorino|level=50|type1=Poison|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move2=Fury Attack|move2type=Normal|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move4=BubbleBeam|move4type=Water}}
}}


=====Round 2=====
====Pokémon====
{{Party|color={{poison color}}|headcolor={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png|prize=None|<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->name=Koga|game=Pokémon Stadium|location=Fuchsia Gym|pokemon=6|
pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|ndex=049|pokemon=Venomoth|level=50|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|move1=Mega Drain|move1type=Grass|move2=Stun Spore|move2type=Grass|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}|
pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|ndex=089|pokemon=Muk|level=50|type1=Poison|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison|move2=Minimize|move2type=Normal|move3=Hyper Beam|move3type=Normal|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}|
pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|ndex=110|pokemon=Weezing|level=50|type1=Poison|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison|move2=SmokeScreen|move2type=Normal|move3=Toxic|move3type=Poison|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire}}|
pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|ndex=097|pokemon=Hypno|level=50|type1=Psychic|move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move3=Counter|move3type=Fighting|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting}}|
pokemon5={{Pokémon/1|ndex=114|pokemon=Tangela|level=50|type1=Grass|move1=Stun Spore|move1type=Grass|move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move3=Rest|move3type=Psychic|move4=SolarBeam|move4type=Grass}}|
pokemon6={{Pokémon/1|ndex=047|pokemon=Parasect|level=50|type1=Bug|type2=Grass|move1=Spore|move1type=Grass|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal|move3=Mega Drain|move3type=Grass|move4=Growth|move4type=Normal}}
}}
 
====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
=====Round 1=====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party|color={{poison color}}|headcolor={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png|prize=None|class=Elite Four|name=Koga|game=Pokémon Stadium 2|location=Indigo Plateau|pokemon=6|
{{Party/Single
pokemon1={{Pokémon/2|ndex=168|pokemon=Ariados|gender=male|level=50|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|held=Ice Berry|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground|move4=Spider Web|move4type=Bug}}|
|color={{poison color}}
pokemon2={{Pokémon/2|ndex=049|pokemon=Venomoth|gender=male|level=50|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|held=Focus Band|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass}}|
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
pokemon3={{Pokémon/2|ndex=089|pokemon=Muk|gender=male|level=50|type1=Poison|held=Burnt Berry|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}|
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
pokemon4={{Pokémon/2|ndex=101|pokemon=Electrode|level=50|type1=Electric|held=Bitter Berry|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move4=Mirror Coat|move4type=Psychic}}|
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
pokemon5={{Pokémon/2|ndex=042|pokemon=Golbat|gender=male|level=50|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|held=PRZCureBerry|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison|move3=Detect|move3type=Fighting|move4=Wing Attack|move4type=Flying}}|
|prize=none
pokemon6={{Pokémon/2|ndex=207|pokemon=Gligar|gender=male|level=50|type1=Ground|type2=Flying|held=Mint Berry|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock}}
|<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->name=Koga
}}
|game=Stadium
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=049MSStad
|pokemon=Venomoth
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|move1=Mega Drain|move1type=Grass
|move2=Sleep Powder|move2type=Grass
|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=089MSStad
|pokemon=Muk
|level=50-100
|type1=Poison
|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison
|move2=Minimize|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Gas|move3type=Poison
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=110MSStad
|pokemon=Weezing
|level=50-100
|type1=Poison
|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison
|move2=SmokeScreen|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=048MSStad
|pokemon=Venonat
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|move1=Stun Spore|move1type=Grass
|move2=Sleep Powder|move2type=Grass
|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=030MSStad
|pokemon=Nidorina
|level=50-100
|type1=Poison
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=033MSStad
|pokemon=Nidorino
|level=50-100
|type1=Poison
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Fury Attack|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=BubbleBeam|move4type=Water}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====Round 2=====
=====Round 2=====
{{Party|color={{poison color}}|headcolor={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png|prize=None|class=Elite Four|name=Koga|game=Pokémon Stadium 2|location=Indigo Plateau|pokemon=6|
{{Party/Single
pokemon1={{Pokémon/2|ndex=168|pokemon=Ariados|gender=male|level=50|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|held=Focus Band|move1=Spider Web|move1type=Bug|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal|move4=Baton Pass|move4type=Normal}}|
|color={{poison color}}
pokemon2={{Pokémon/2|ndex=126|pokemon=Magmar|gender=male|level=50|type1=Fire|held=MiracleBerry|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}|
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
pokemon3={{Pokémon/2|ndex=131|pokemon=Lapras|gender=male|level=50|type1=Water|type2=Ice|held=Leftovers|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move3=Surf|move3type=Water|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost}}|
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
pokemon4={{Pokémon/2|ndex=049|pokemon=Venomoth|gender=male|level=50|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|held=BrightPowder|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal|move4=Baton Pass|move4type=Normal}}|
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
pokemon5={{Pokémon/2|ndex=171|pokemon=Lanturn|gender=male|level=50|type1=Water|type2=Electric|held=Quick Claw|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric}}|
|prize=none
pokemon6={{Pokémon/2|ndex=234|pokemon=Stantler|gender=male|level=50|type1=Normal|held=MysteryBerry|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->name=Koga
}}
|game=Stadium
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=049MSStad
|pokemon=Venomoth
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|move1=Mega Drain|move1type=Grass
|move2=Stun Spore|move2type=Grass
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=089MSStad
|pokemon=Muk
|level=50-100
|type1=Poison
|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison
|move2=Minimize|move2type=Normal
|move3=Hyper Beam|move3type=Normal
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=110MSStad|
pokemon=Weezing
|level=50-100
|type1=Poison
|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison
|move2=SmokeScreen|move2type=Normal
|move3=Toxic|move3type=Poison
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=097MSStad
|pokemon=Hypno
|level=50-100
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Counter|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=114MSStad
|pokemon=Tangela
|level=50-100
|type1=Grass
|move1=Stun Spore|move1type=Grass
|move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal
|move3=Rest|move3type=Psychic
|move4=SolarBeam|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=047MSStad
|pokemon=Parasect
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Grass
|move1=Spore|move1type=Grass
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Mega Drain|move3type=Grass
|move4=Growth|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Side games===
===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
Koga returns in {{g|Stadium 2}} as the second Elite Four member in the Johto Gym Leader Castle. His strategy revolves around using {{m|Toxic}} to poison his opponents and {{m|Double Team}} to evade their attacks.
[[File:Zany Cards Koga Sabrina.png|thumb|Koga in Pokémon Zany Cards]]
Koga appears, along with [[Sabrina]], as the Stage 4 opponent of Special Seven mode.


===Quotes===
During the game's end credits, Koga is seen having a battle with his daughter [[Janine]] at the [[Fuchsia Gym]].
===={{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}====
* Before battle
:''"Fwahahaha! A mere child like you dares to challenge me? Very well, I shall show you true terror as a ninja master! You shall feel the despair of poison and sleep techniques!"''


* When defeated
====Pokémon====
:''"Humph! You have proven your worth! Here! take the Soul Badge!"''
=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
|prize=none
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Koga
|game=Stadium2
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=049MSStad
|pokemon=Venomoth
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|held=Focus Band
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=168MSStad
|pokemon=Ariados
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|held=Ice Berry
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground
|move4=Spider Web|move4type=Bug}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=042MSStad
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|held=PRZCureBerry
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Detect|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Wing Attack|move4type=Flying}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=207MSStad
|pokemon=Gligar
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Ground|type2=Flying
|held=Mint Berry
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=101MSStad
|pokemon=Electrode
|level=50-100
|type1=Electric
|held=Bitter Berry
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric
|move4=Mirror Coat|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=089MSStad
|pokemon=Muk
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Poison
|held=Burnt Berry
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Footer}}


* After being defeated
=====Round 2=====
:''"Now that you have the Soul Badge, the defense of your Pokémon increases! It also lets you {{m|Surf}} outside of battle! Ah! Take this too!"''
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
|prize=none
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Koga
|game=Stadium2
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=049MSStad
|pokemon=Venomoth
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|held=BrightPowder
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal
|move4=Baton Pass|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=126MSStad
|pokemon=Magmar
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Fire
|held=MiracleBerry
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=131MSStad
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Water|type2=Ice
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal
|move3=Surf|move3type=Water
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=234MSStad
|pokemon=Stantler
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Normal
|held=MysteryBerry
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=171MSStad
|pokemon=Lanturn
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Water|type2=Electric
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=168MSStad
|pokemon=Ariados
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|held=Focus Band
|move1=Spider Web|move1type=Bug
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal
|move4=Baton Pass|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}


:''"TM06 contains {{m|Toxic}}! It is a secret technique over 400 years old!"''
==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Zany Cards Koga Sabrina.png|200px|thumb|Koga in Pokémon Zany Cards]]
===[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]===
Koga appears in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]] as one of the [[Gym Leader]]s {{Ash}} must defeat.
====Pokémon====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Koga|Venomoth|049Venomoth.png|bug|poison|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Koga|Voltorb|100Voltorb.png|electric|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Koga|Golbat|042Golbat.png|poison|flying|size=100px}}
|}
{{left clear}}


:''"When afflicted by Toxic, Pokémon suffer more and more as battle progresses! It will surely terrorize foes!"''
===[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]===
Koga appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], where he uses a {{p|Crobat}}.


===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
===[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]===
* Before battle
Koga appears, along with [[Sabrina]], as the Stage 4 opponent of Special Seven mode.
:''"Fwahahahaha! I am Koga of the Elite Four. I live in shadows, a ninja! My intricate style will confound and destroy you! Confusion, sleep, poison... Prepare to be the victim of my sinister technique! Fwahahahaha! Pokémon is not merely about brute force--you shall see soon enough!"''


* When defeated
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
:''"Ah! You have proven your worth!"''  
{{main|Koga (Masters)}}
Koga, in his {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} design, forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Crobat}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Koga became a playable sync pair since the game's release, with him joining the {{player}} after completing the sixteenth chapter of the [[PML Arc]].


* After being defeated
{{PairDex/h|Poison}}
:''"I subjected you to everything I could muster. But my efforts failed. I must hone my skills. Go on to the next room, and put your abilities to test!"''<!--He does say "abilities to [sic] test!"-->
{{PairDex|062|Koga|trainerlink=Koga (Masters)#Crobat|trainerimg=Koga|0169|Crobat|gender=male|Poison|Electric|Tech|4EX|Story<br>''Chapter 16''}}
|}


===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
==Gallery==
* Before battle
===Artwork===
:''"Fwahahaha! A mere child like you dares to challenge me? The very idea makes me shiver with mirth! Very well, I shall show you true terror as a ninja master! Poison brings steady doom. Sleep renders foes helpless. Despair to the creeping horror of Poison-type Pokémon!"''
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:RG Koga.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Red Blue Koga.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Yellow Koga.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Koga.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Koga.png|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{poison color light}}; background:#{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Koga LGPE concept art.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| Headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red and Green}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Concept art from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|}


* When defeated
===Sprites and models===
:''"Humph! You have proven your worth! Here! Take the Soul Badge!"''
====In the [[core series]]====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Y Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSKoga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSKoga PE.png|100px]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga I OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Silph employee I OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga II OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga III OD.png]]
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:ODKoga PE.png|40px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
|colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|}


* After being defeated
====In other games====
:''"Now that you have the Soul Badge, the defense of your Pokémon rises. It also lets you {{m|Surf}} outside of battle. Ah! Take this, too!"''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%"
 
|-
:''"Sealed within that TM lies {{m|Toxic}}! It is a secret technique dating back some four hundred years."''
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:190px"| [[File:S2 Elite Four Koga.png]][[File:S2 Elite Four Koga alt.png]][[File:S2 Elite Four Koga alt2.png]]
 
|-
:''"When afflicted by Toxic, a Pokémon suffers more and more. It suffers worsening damage as the battle wears on! It will surely terrorize foes!"''
| Portraits from {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
 
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
* Before battle
:''"Fwahahahaha! I am Koga of the Elite Four. I live in shadows--a ninja! My intricate style will confound and destroy you! Confusion, sleep, poison... Prepare to be the victim of my sinister techniques! Fwahahahaha! Pokémon are not merely about brute force--you shall see soon enough!"''
 
* After sending out last Pokémon
:''"One Pokémon left? Ha ha ha! I've been counting on this one from the very beginning!"''
 
* During battle
:''"Ooooof..."''
 
* When defeated
:''"Ah! You've proven your worth!"''
 
* After being defeated
:''"I subjected you to everything I could muster. But my efforts failed. I must hone my skills. Go on to the next room, and put your abilities to the test!"''
 
====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
* Before battle
:''"Ha ha ha! I am Koga! Ninja of Fuchsia Gym. I wield sleep, confuse, and more spells! Feel my power in battle!"''
 
* During battle
:* Using a card
::''"I can't be confused."''
::''"Take this spell!"''
::''"Ninja-style is the best!"''
::''"I'm sticking with it."''
:* Drawing a card
::''"Drawing more is my plan."''
::''"This is not good..."''
:* Hit
::''"It's ok. More spells."''
<!---::*Hit with Jigglypuff
:::''" "''--->
::* Hit with Reverse
:::''"Can't escape from me."''
 
* After battle
<!---:* First
::'' ''--->
:* Second or third
::''"Tricked!"''
:* When defeated
::''"Well done! Super!"''
<!---:* When not defeated
:'' ''--->
 
==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color}};"
|-  
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Sugimorikogaoriginal.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Red Blue Koga.png|50px‎]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Koga.png|150px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| Headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III}}
|}
|}


===Sprites===
==Quotes==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color}};"
{{main|Koga/Quotes}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Koga.png]]
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Koga.png|thumb|left|215px|Koga in the anime]]
===Main series===
Koga's only anime appearance was in the episode ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''.
[[File:Koga anime.png|thumb|left|220px|Koga in the [[original series]]]]
[[File:Koga Best Wishes.png|thumb|220px|Koga in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'']]
Koga appeared in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''. He operates the [[Fuchsia Gym]] in the woods outside [[Fuchsia City]]. {{an|Aya}}, Koga's younger sister, is one of his students.


Koga is a ninja who trains in an old mansion, the Fuchsia City Gym, in the woods outside Fuchsia City. The Gym is filled with traps such as fake mirrors, invisible walls, pits, and many {{p|Voltorb}}. {{an|Aya}}, Koga's younger sister, is one of his students.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} managed to overcome the Gym's traps before meeting Koga, and Ash challenged him to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. During the match, [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] initially lost to Koga's [[Evolution|newly-evolved]] {{p|Venomoth}}, prompting Ash to call out {{AP|Charmander}}. However, their match was interrupted when {{TRT}} tried to steal Koga's large supply of Voltorb, even though they originally raided the Gym with the intent of getting {{type|Poison}} Pokémon. Team Rocket was eventually stopped by {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}'s unexpectedly powerful {{m|Confusion}} attack. Koga then offered to [[trade]] his Venomoth for Psyduck, but {{an|Misty}} declined. Ash and Koga then had a [[rematch]]; pitting Charmander against [[Koga's Golbat]], Ash triumphed and won the {{Badge|Soul}}.
[[File:Koga Best Wishes.png|thumb|200px|right|Koga in the {{series|Best Wishes}} flashback]]
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} managed to overcome the traps in the Gym and Ash was finally able to challenge Koga. Although [[Ash's Pidgeot|Ash's Pidgeotto]] initially lost to Koga's newly-evolved {{p|Venomoth}}, prompting Ash to call out {{AP|Charmander|Charizard}}, their match was interrupted when {{TRT}} tried to steal Koga's large supply of Voltorb, although they had raided the Gym with the intent of getting {{type|Poison}} Pokémon. Team Rocket was stopped by {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, allowing Ash and Koga to have a rematch. Pitting Charmander against Koga's {{TP|Koga|Golbat}}, Ash triumphed and won the {{Badge|Soul}}.


Koga appeared in a flashback in [[BW116]].
He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.


===Pokémon===
====Character====
Koga is dedicated to perfecting his {{pkmn|battle|battling}} techniques. Like the traps in his [[Gym]], he attempts to confuse and disorientate his opponents to get the upper hand during a match.
 
====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
=====On hand=====
This listing is of Koga's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Koga's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|trainer=Koga
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|cap=Koga's Venonat
|cap=Koga's Venonat
|img2=Koga Venomoth.png
|img2=Koga Venomoth.png
|cap2=Koga's Venomoth
|epnum=EP032
|epnum=EP032
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vajpnote=Venonat
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=When {{Ash}} challenged Koga, Koga sent out his {{p|Venonat}}, which Ash originally underestimated since he had previously defeated his sister's Venonat quite easily but then it instantly evolved into a {{p|Venomoth}}, and proceeded to get the upper hand in its Gym battle with {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}}. The battle was interrupted by {{TRT}}, and afterwards, Koga offered to trade Venomoth to {{an|Misty}} for her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, but she declined.
|vaennote=Venomoth
|desc=When {{Ash}} challenged Koga, he sent out his {{p|Venonat}}, which Ash originally underestimated since he had previously defeated {{an|Aya}}'s Venonat quite easily but then it instantly [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Venomoth}}, and proceeded to get the upper hand in its [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{AP|Pidgeotto}}. The battle was interrupted by {{TRT}}, and afterwards, Koga offered to trade Venomoth to {{an|Misty}} for her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, but she declined.


Venomoth's known moves are {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}.}}
Venomoth's known moves are {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}.}}
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|type1=Poison
|type1=Poison
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=Koga Golbat.png
|img=Koga Golbat Best Wishes.png
|epnum=EP032
|epnum=EP032
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=During Koga's and Ash's rematch, Koga used his {{p|Golbat}} against [[Ash's Charizard|Ash's Charmander]]. Golbat eventually lost to Charmander's strong {{type|Fire}} moves, winning Ash the {{Badge|Soul}}.}}
|vaennote=<small>[[EP032]]</small>
|vaen2=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen2note=<small>[[BW116]]</small>
|desc=During Koga's and {{Ash}}'s [[rematch]], Koga used his {{p|Golbat}} against [[Ash's Charmander]]. Golbat eventually lost to Charmander's strong {{type|Fire}} [[move]]s, winning Ash the {{Badge|Soul}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|img=Koga Scyther.png
|img=Koga Scyther.png
|epnum=EP073
|epnum=EP073
|epname=Bad to the Bone
|epname=Bad To The Bone
|desc=Koga's {{p|Scyther}} only appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]''. Otoshi's flashback revealed that he defeated Scyther with his Marowak and obtained the Soul Badge.
|desc=Koga's {{p|Scyther}} only appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP073|Bad To The Bone]]''. [[Otoshi]]'s flashback revealed that he defeated Scyther with his {{p|Marowak}} and obtained the {{Badge|Soul}}.


None of Scyther's moves are known.}}
None of Scyther's moves are known.}}


====At Fuchsia Gym====
=====At Fuchsia Gym=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Voltorb
|pkmn=Voltorb (multiple)
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|img=Koga Voltorb.png
|img=Koga Voltorb.png
|epnum=EP032
|epnum=EP032
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
<!--|vajp=-->
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Koga keeps these multiple {{p|Voltorb}} as traps in his Gym. They can be either hidden under the floor or be dropped from the ceiling. Ash, Misty, and Brock first came across one when Ash fell into a trap, stepped on one and it shocked him. Team Rocket attempted to steal the Voltorb from the Gym, and {{MTR}} used these Pokémon as exploding bowling balls and threw them at the heroes.
|desc=Koga keeps these multiple {{p|Voltorb}} as traps in his Gym. They can be either hidden under the floor or be dropped from the ceiling. Ash, Misty, and Brock first came across one when Ash fell into a trap, stepped on one and it shocked him. Team Rocket attempted to steal the Voltorb from the Gym, and {{MTR}} used these Pokémon as exploding bowling balls and threw them at the heroes.


The Voltorb's known moves are {{m|Selfdestruct}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which they usually use when a trap is set off.}}
The Voltorb's only known move is {{m|Self-Destruct}}, which they usually use when a trap is set off.}}
{{-}}


===Voice actors===
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{poison color light}}
{{vatable|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{poison color light}}
|ja=大塚芳忠 Hōchū Ōtsuka
|ja=大塚芳忠 ''Hōchū Ōtsuka''
|en=[[Stan Hart]]
|en=[[Stuart Zagnit]]
|ar=مروان فرحات ''Marwan Farhat''
|cs=Petr Burian
|fi=Arto Nieminen ([[EP032]])<br>Markus Bäckman ([[BW116]])
|fr_eu=Robert Guilmard ([[EP032]])<br>Laurent Bonnet ([[BW116]])
|hu=Seszták Szabolcs
|no=Tommy Karlsen
|pl=Radosław Popłonikowski
|pl=Radosław Popłonikowski
|pt_br=Gileno Santoro
|pt_br=Gileno Santoro
|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez
|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez ([[EP032]])<br>Enrique Cervantes ([[BW116]])
|es_eu=Juan Fernández Mejías}}
|es_eu=Juan Fernández Mejías ([[EP032]])<br>César Martín ([[BW116]])}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Koga PO.png|thumb|250px|Koga in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Koga appeared briefly in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. He was seen losing a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and handing him a {{badge|Soul}} as a proof of his victory.
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68%
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga PO.png
|epnum=PO03
|epname=File 3: Giovanni
|desc={{p|Weezing}} is Koga's only known Pokémon. It was used in his Gym battle against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}, but lost.
 
None of Weezing's moves are known.}}
 
===GOTCHA!===
Koga briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Koga MPJ.png|thumb|left|170px|Koga in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
[[File:Koga Aya EToP.png|thumb|right|Koga and Aya in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Koga makes a cameo appearance in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga in the chapter ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.
[[File:Koga Aya EToP.png|thumb|200px|Koga in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Koga makes a cameo appearance in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.


In the manga, [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} get trapped in [[Fuchsia Gym|Koga's Gym]] while searching for the [[Hidden Village]] with [[Ash's Pikachu]], a {{p|Charmander}}, a {{p|Squirtle}}, a {{p|Kangaskhan}} and {{ka|Tommy}}. Their battle is only shown briefly in a montage sequence and it is unknown whether Team Rocket was victorious or not. It is also never shown if {{Ash}} himself battles Koga.
In the manga, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} get trapped in [[Fuchsia Gym|Koga's Gym]] while searching for the [[Hidden Village]] with {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP}}, a {{p|Charmander}}, a {{p|Squirtle}}, a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, and {{OBP|Tommy|EP034}}. Their battle is only shown briefly in a montage sequence and it is unknown whether Team Rocket was victorious or not. It is also never shown if {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} himself battles Koga.


===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
Koga makes a brief cameo in ''[[PPP13|The Wal Comes Tumbling Down]]''. [[Walnut]], an aspiring ninja master, mentions that Koga is a big inspiration to him.
Koga makes a brief cameo in ''[[PPP13|The Wal Comes Tumbling Down]]''. [[Walnut]], an aspiring ninja master, mentions that Koga is a big inspiration to him.


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Koga Adventures.png|120px|left|thumb|Koga in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Johto Elite Four Adventures.png|220px|thumb|Koga in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Koga was one of the three villainous heads of Team Rocket, and served under {{adv|Giovanni}}.
Koga uses custom-made [[Poké Ball]]s that can be thrown as {{wp|shuriken}}—perhaps an inspiration for [[Falkner]]'s later boomerang Poké Balls.


Koga debuts in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} in ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]'' searching the {{evostone|Moon Stone}} in [[Mt. Moon]], here Koga fights with {{adv|Red}} and [[Misty]] and forces his Rhyhorn to evolve with a mysterious injection, revealing what happened to Misty's Gyarados when it was kidnapped, however the mission fails. Koga later tries to bump off Red in [[Lavender Town]]'s [[Pokémon Tower]], where he uses a Gastly to reanimate the corpses of dead Pokémon buried there. He also attacks Red with his Arbok. However, {{adv|Blue}} has his {{p|Charmeleon}} slice Arbok in half. Under his boss's orders, he captures {{p|Articuno}} and brings it to [[Saffron City]]. He is once again defeated by Blue at [[Silph Co.]], albeit that he almost killed both of them by not allowing them to reach their Poké Balls by using his Muk, then almost freezing them to death with his Articuno. After he is defeated and knocked out Red gets Koga's Soul Badge and Blue uses his special Golbat to find out where [[Team Rocket]] is holding his grandfather.
====History====
====={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}=====
Koga is one of the three villainous heads of Team Rocket, and he serves under {{adv|Giovanni}}.


Later, Koga helps the [[Pallet Town]] Trainers in the fight against the [[Elite Four]] at [[Cerise Island]]. Koga is paired with Blue and battles Agatha, but Blue first returns his Golbat to him. When the two of them finally meet Agatha, she separates them, making Blue and Koga's Golbat that he got paired up with again face Agatha's Golbat. Meanwhile, Koga's Arbok had to face Agatha's Arbok which could change its patterns allowing it to gain the upper hand over Koga. When Blue was paralyzed from a Haunter's Lick, Koga started throwing his shuriken balls. Agatha thought this was a desperate tactic, but in reality they were Pokémon holding Parlyz Heals. Koga was hoping just one of them would get to Blue, which it did. Blue then joins him, and Koga commands his Golbat to use Leech Life on himself. His blood is then put on Arbok's torso to prevent its ability to change its pattern. Without Arbok's ability, Agatha was defeated.
Koga debuts in ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]'', where he is searching the [[Moon Stone]] in [[Mt. Moon]]. Here, Koga fights with {{adv|Red}} and [[Misty]] and forces his Rhyhorn to evolve with a mysterious injection, revealing what happened to Misty's Gyarados when it was kidnapped, but the mission fails. Koga later tries to scare off Red in [[Lavender Town]]'s [[Pokémon Tower]], and uses a Gastly to reanimate the corpses of dead Pokémon buried there. He also attacks Red with his Arbok. However, {{adv|Blue}} has his {{p|Charmeleon}} slice Arbok in half. Under his boss's orders, he captures {{p|Articuno}} and brings it to [[Saffron City]]. He is once again defeated by Blue at [[Silph Co.]], albeit that he almost killed both of them by not allowing them to reach their Poké Balls by using his Muk, then almost freezing them to death with his Articuno. After he is defeated and knocked out, Red claims Koga's Soul Badge and Blue uses his special Golbat to find out where [[Team Rocket]] is holding his grandfather.


Or so it seemed. In reality, Agatha just pretended to be defeated and had her Gengar masquerade as Koga and Blue's shadow to slowly suck the life out of them hidden due to Koga's quick loss of blood. After traveling through the maze for a while, they found themselves back where they started with Agatha nowhere to be found. They then figured out her plan and defeated the Gengar, but not before Koga is nearly swept in the collapsing terrain of the destroyed battleground. He narrowly escapes using his {{p|Muk}} to defend him in his wounded state.
====={{MangaArc|Yellow}}=====
Koga helps the [[Pallet Town]] Trainers in the fight against the [[Elite Four]] at [[Cerise Island]]. Koga is paired with Blue and battles Agatha, but Blue first returns his Golbat to him. When the two of them finally meet Agatha in a cave, she uses her Arbok to cause stalactites to rain down on them, separating them. Agatha then makes Blue and Koga's Golbat (that he got paired up with again) face Agatha's Golbat. Meanwhile, Koga's Arbok had to face Agatha's Arbok, which could change its patterns, allowing it to gain the upper hand over Koga. When Blue was blinded from a Haunter's Lick, Koga started throwing his shuriken balls. Agatha thought this was a desperate tactic, but in reality they were Pokémon holding Paralyze Heals. Koga was hoping at least one of them would get to Blue, which it did. Blue then joins him, and Koga commands his Golbat to use Leech Life on himself. His blood is then put on Arbok's torso to prevent its ability to change its pattern. Without Arbok's ability, Agatha was seemingly defeated.


Unlike the other two Rocket Admins, who were instructed to return and manage their Gyms, Koga was not even reached by Giovanni. He then disappears for a time, leaving his daughter [[Janine]] in charge of the Gym. Janine is worried for her father, but opposes his criminal ties. Later in the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, Koga reappeared with a new partner, [[Bruno]], who had saved Koga when Cerise was about to collapse. They trained together for a while and both of them later met their former opponents Red and Blue, whose Rhydon was drilling underground towards [[Ilex Forest]]. Towards the end of the series, Koga and Bruno found [[Will]] and [[Karen]] in the Ilex Forest and persuaded them to work together. The new Elite Four was formed, but were not seen in action until the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}.
However, in reality, Agatha just pretended to be defeated and had her {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}} masquerade as Koga and Blue's shadow to slowly suck the life out of them. The two did not realize this at first, and reasoned Koga's loss of energy was due to his sudden loss of a large amount of blood. After traveling through the maze of stalactites for a while, they found themselves back where they started with Agatha nowhere to be found. They then figured out her plan and defeated the Gengar, but not before Koga is nearly crushed in the collapsing terrain of the destroyed battleground. He narrowly escapes using his {{p|Muk}} to defend him in his wounded state.


Two of Koga's Pokémon have unusual powers: his Arbok can regenerate itself as long as its head remains intact (see above); and his unusually small Golbat's mouth can be used almost like a magic mirror for {{wp|scry}}ing to see things from a distance, even if walls or land are in the way. Blue takes this Golbat and keeps it for quite some time before returning it to Koga at Cerise Island.
====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
Unlike the other two Rocket Admins, who were instructed to return and manage their Gyms, Koga could not be reached by Giovanni following the events in Cerise Island. His status for most of this chapter was unclear, with his daughter [[Janine]] being left in charge of the Gym and with no knowledge of his whereabouts. Janine is worried for her missing father, but nonetheless opposes his criminal ties.


Koga also uses custom-made [[Poké Ball]]s which can be thrown as {{wp|shuriken}}—perhaps an inspiration for [[Falkner]]’s later boomerang Poké Balls.
Eventually Koga would reappear with a new partner, [[Bruno]], an unwilling member of the Elite Four who had saved Koga when Cerise was about to collapse. The two had since been training together for a while until they met their former opponents Red and Blue, whose Rhydon was drilling underground towards [[Ilex Forest]]. Towards the end of the series, Koga and Bruno meet [[Will]] and [[Karen]] in the Ilex Forest and persuaded the pair of defeated Team Rocket members to work together with them, thus forming what would eventually become a new and official Elite Four.
 
====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
After a long absence, Koga returns, along with the rest of the Elite Four, in ''[[PS443|Attaway, Aipom!]]''. They face {{adv|Gold}} in the [[Pokéathlon]] Power Course, with Koga taking part in the Circle Push event and easily winning it. Despite this, however, Gold manages to later make a comeback in the final event and win the course.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|epnum=PS013
|epnum=PS013
|epname=Sigh for Psyduck
|epname=Sigh for Psyduck
|desc={{p|Gastly}} appeared in the [[Pokémon Tower]], possessing the bodies of the dead Pokémon that were buried there, along with {{adv|Blue}} and [[Blue's Charizard|his Charmeleon]]. {{adv|Red}}'s [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] managed to destroy it by sucking up Gastly's gas form, and expelling it in a {{m|SolarBeam}}, freeing Blue in the process.
|desc={{p|Gastly}} appeared in the [[Pokémon Tower]], possessing the bodies of the dead Pokémon that were buried there, along with {{adv|Blue}} and [[Blue's Charizard|his Charmeleon]]. {{adv|Red}}'s [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] managed to destroy it by sucking up Gastly's gas form, and expelling it in a {{m|Solar Beam}}, freeing Blue in the process.


None of Gastly's moves are known.}}
None of Gastly's moves are known.}}
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|epname=That Awful Arbok
|epname=That Awful Arbok
|main=Koga's Golbat
|main=Koga's Golbat
|desc=Koga's {{p|Golbat}} is much smaller than the average Golbat. Its {{m|Supersonic}} can be used to create a magic mirror for {{wp|scry}}ing to see things from a distance, even if walls or land are in the way. After Blue defeated Koga at [[Silph Co.]], he stole Golbat to locate {{adv|Professor Oak}} but later returned it to its rightful owner on [[Cerise Island]].}}
|desc=Koga's {{p|Golbat}} is much smaller than the average Golbat. His {{m|Supersonic}} can be used to create a magic mirror for {{wp|scry}}ing to see things from a distance, even if walls or land are in the way. After Blue defeated Koga at [[Silph Co.]], he stole Golbat to locate {{adv|Professor Oak}} but later returned him to his rightful owner on [[Cerise Island]].}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|trainer=Koga
|gender=male
|pkmn=Grimer
|pkmn=Grimer
|type1=Poison
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga Grimer Adventures.png
|img=Koga Grimer Adventures.png
|epnum=PS029
|epnum=PS029
|epname=Go For the Golbat
|epname=Go for the Golbat
|desc=Koga wears a {{p|Grimer}} on his shoulder in the form of a ninja outfit in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. He used it extensively to smother {{adv|Blue}}, preventing him from breathing and restricting his movements so that he would be unable to call on his Pokémon.
|desc=Koga wears a {{p|Grimer}} on his shoulder in the form of a ninja outfit in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. He used him extensively to smother {{adv|Blue}}, preventing him from breathing and restricting his movements so that he would be unable to call on his Pokémon.


None of Grimer's moves are known.}}
None of Grimer's moves are known.}}
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|img=Koga Ekans Adventures.png
|img=Koga Ekans Adventures.png
|epnum=PS029
|epnum=PS029
|epname=Go For the Golbat
|epname=Go for the Golbat
|desc=Koga has an {{p|Ekans}} on his arm. It was used first to dispatch [[Blue's Scizor|Blue's Scyther]] in [[Silph Co.]], and during the battle of [[Cerise Island]] to get a [[Status ailment healing item|Parlyz Heal]] it held to Blue. Ekans was later used in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, where it fought with [[Bruno]]'s Hitmonlee against [[Lance's Dragonite]], but they were easily overtaken by its {{m|Hyper Beam}}s.
|desc=Koga has an {{p|Ekans}} on his arm. It was used first to dispatch [[Blue's Scizor|Blue's Scyther]] in [[Silph Co.]], and during the battle of [[Cerise Island]] to get a [[Status condition healing item|Parlyz Heal]] it held to Blue. Ekans was later used in the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, where it fought with [[Bruno]]'s Hitmonlee against [[Lance's Dragonite]], but they were easily overtaken by its {{m|Hyper Beam}}s.


None of Ekans's moves are known.}}
None of Ekans's moves are known.}}
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|trainer=Koga
|gender=male
|pkmn=Muk
|pkmn=Muk
|type1=Poison
|type1=Poison
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|epnum=PS065
|epnum=PS065
|epname=Karate Machop!
|epname=Karate Machop!
|desc=Koga's {{p|Muk}} was used on Cerise Island to battle the Elite Four, and proved useful in his survival after the island began to crumble. In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, it was used during the Circle Push event of the [[Pokéathlon]].
|desc=Koga's {{p|Muk}} was used on Cerise Island to battle the Elite Four, and proved useful in his survival after the island began to crumble. In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, he was used during the Circle Push event of the [[Pokéathlon]].


Muk's only known move is {{m|Poison Gas}}.}}
Muk's only known move is {{m|Poison Gas}}.}}
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|desc=Koga's {{p|Weezing}} was used on Cerise Island to battle Agatha, mostly to bide time until Arbok regenerated.
|desc=Koga's {{p|Weezing}} was used on Cerise Island to battle Agatha, mostly to bide time until Arbok regenerated.


Weezing's only known move is {{m|Smog}}.}}
Weezing's only known move is {{m|Smog}}, and its Ability is {{a|Levitate}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|trainer=Koga
|gender=male
|pkmn=Koffing
|pkmn=Koffing
|type1=Poison
|type1=Poison
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|epnum=PS077
|epnum=PS077
|epname=Striking Golduck
|epname=Striking Golduck
|desc=Koga used {{p|Koffing}} against Agatha on Cerise Island. It was instrumental in defeating her {{p|Gengar}} when it used its gas to convey a message to Blue.
|desc=Koga used {{p|Koffing}} against Agatha on Cerise Island. He was instrumental in defeating her {{p|Gengar}} when he used his gas to convey a message to Blue.


None of Koffing's moves are known.}}
Koffing's only known move is {{m|Poison Gas}}, and his Ability is {{a|Levitate}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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=====Released=====
=====Released=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Legendary birds (Adventures)
|trainer=Koga
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Articuno
|pkmn=Articuno
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|img=Koga Articuno Adventures.png
|img=Koga Articuno Adventures.png
|epnum=PS025
|epnum=PS025
|epname=You know... Articuno!
|epname=You Know...Articuno!
|desc=This {{p|Articuno}} was originally seen at the [[Seafoam Islands]]. Even though Red stopped one attempt, Team Rocket was finally able to catch this legendary bird because of its energy loss, and had it sent over for Koga afterwards. During the battle between Red, Blue, Green and [[Lt. Surge]], Koga and [[Sabrina]], it was merged with {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} to create [[Zapmolcuno]] after Sabrina took matters into her own hands. Once defeated and freed, it returned to the wild, where it was later caught by {{adv|Green}} alongside its fellow [[legendary birds]].
|desc=This {{p|Articuno}} was originally seen at the [[Seafoam Islands]]. Even though Red stopped one attempt, Team Rocket was finally able to catch this legendary bird because of its energy loss, and had it sent over for Koga afterwards. During the battle between Red, Blue, Green and [[Lt. Surge]], Koga and [[Sabrina]], it was merged with {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} to create {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer}} after Sabrina took matters into her own hands. Once defeated and freed, it returned to the wild, where it was later caught by {{adv|Green}} alongside its fellow [[Legendary birds]].}}


Articuno's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Fly}}.}}
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Koga PM.png|thumb|200px|Koga in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Koga PM 2.png|thumb|left|200px|Koga as a Johto Elite Four member]]
Koga first appeared in ''[[PM015|Save The Chansey!!]]''. At the beginning of the story, he was depicted as having a greedy personality.


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
He hired a Chansey torturer to kidnap several {{p|Chansey}} because he wanted them for himself. {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} sneaked in with {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}} to rescue the Chansey. However, Koga spotted them and sent out {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Grimer}} to stall them. However, Clefairy defeated them both and rescued the Chansey.
[[File:Koga PM.png|thumb|Koga in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Koga PM 2.png|thumb|left|Koga as a Johto Elite Four member]]
Koga first appears in ''[[PM015|Save The Chansey!!]]'' as a character with greed.


He hires a Chansey torturer to kidnap the {{p|Chansey}} as they were valuable to him, something he only cared about. {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} sneaks in with {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} to take the Chansey. After getting caught though, Koga releases {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Grimer}} to stall Red and his Pokémon. However, Clefairy defeats them both, one by one, and rescues the Chansey.
In ''[[PM019|Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!!]]'', Koga, now reformed, was revealed to have registered for the No. 1 Pokémon Contest. Koga participates with Ninetales but loses since Ninetales did not dazzle the audience.


In ''[[PM019|Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!!]]'', he was revealed to have registered for the No. 1 Pokémon Contest. His did not have his greed this time and it wore off since then. Koga participates with Ninetales but loses since Ninetales did not dazzle the audience.
After Red's travels in Johto, Koga is revealed to have joined the Johto Elite Four in ''[[PM105|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]''. He, along with [[Will]] and [[Bruno]] fell from the [[Indigo Plateau|Elite Four Tower]], seemly defeated by [[Karen]]. Red asks them what happened, but Koga asks him to ask Karen directly. It is later revealed that Karen decided to tell them a joke after an exhausting training session, and they fell down the building after hearing the joke.
 
After Red's travels in Johto, Koga is revealed to have joined the Johto Elite Four in ''[[PM105|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]''. He, along with [[Will]] and [[Bruno]] fell from the [[Indigo Plateau|Elite Four Tower]], seemly defeated by [[Karen]]. Red ask them what happened, but Koga ask him to ask Karen herself. It is later revealed that after being exhausted from training, Karen decided to tell them a joke, and they fell down the building after hearing her dumb joke.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|epnum=PM015
|epname=Save The Chansey!!
|epname=Save The Chansey!!
|desc={{p|Koffing}} was sent out as an obstacle so {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and the others wouldn't get to {{p|Chansey}}.}}
|desc={{p|Koffing}} was sent out as an obstacle so {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and the others wouldn't get to {{p|Chansey}}.
 
None of Koffing's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=PM015
|epnum=PM015
|epname=Save The Chansey!!
|epname=Save The Chansey!!
|desc={{p|Grimer}} is another Pokémon of Koga's. It first appeared rising from the trash cans nearby.}}
|desc={{p|Grimer}} is another Pokémon of Koga's. It first appeared rising from the trash cans nearby.
 
None of Grimer's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=PM019
|epnum=PM019
|epname=Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!!
|epname=Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!!
|desc=Koga sent out {{p|Ninetales}} to participate in the No. 1 Pokémon Contest. Its beauty managed to dazzle the audience but it was not enough for it to win.}}
|desc=Koga sent out {{p|Ninetales}} to participate in the No. 1 Pokémon Contest. Its beauty managed to dazzle the audience but it was not enough for it to win.
 
None of Ninetales's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=PM105
|epnum=PM105
|epname=A Challenge to the Elite Four!
|epname=A Challenge to the Elite Four!
|desc=Muk is one of Koga's Pokémon. It appeared on the top floor of the Pokémon League when Red found Karen up there. It is unknown if Muk evolved from Grimer, or if it is a separate Pokémon.}}
|desc=Muk is one of Koga's Pokémon. It appeared on the top floor of the Pokémon League when Red found Karen up there. It is unknown if Muk evolved from Grimer, or if it is a separate Pokémon.
 
None of Muk's moves are known.}}


=====Escaped=====
=====Escaped=====
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|epnum=PM015
|epnum=PM015
|epname=Save The Chansey!!
|epname=Save The Chansey!!
|desc=These {{p|Chansey}} were performers at a circus held by a {{tc|Juggler}}. They were kidnapped by the Chansey torturer for Koga's greed. They were strong enough to break free from the ropes that were tying them.}}
|desc=These {{p|Chansey}} were performers at a circus held by a {{tc|Juggler}}. They were kidnapped by the Chansey Torturer for Koga's greed. They were strong enough to break free from the ropes that were tying them.


=== In the Pokémon Zensho manga ===
None Chansey's moves are known.}}
Koga is seen in the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] training his ninjutsu skills. He accidentally throws one of his stars at {{Zensho|Satoshi}} but misses luckily. Afterwards, Satoshi's {{p|Ditto}} volunteers to battle him and wins.
 
===Pokémon Zensho===
[[File:Koga Zensho.png|thumb|200px|Koga in Pokémon Zensho]]
Koga appears in [[PZ06]], where he is seen in the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] training his ninjutsu skills. He accidentally throws one of his stars at {{Zensho|Satoshi}} but misses luckily. Afterwards, Satoshi's {{p|Ditto}} volunteers to battle him and wins.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|trainer=Koga
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Weezing
|pkmn=Weezing
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|epnum=PZ06
|epnum=PZ06
|epname=Fuchsia City
|epname=Fuchsia City
|desc={{p|Weezing}} is Koga's only known Pokémon. It was up against {{p|Ditto}}. When Ditto transformed into its master, Weezing became very confused and {{m|Selfdestruct|self-destructs}} afterwards, giving Satoshi the win.
|desc={{p|Weezing}} is Koga's only known Pokémon. It was up against {{p|Ditto}}. When Ditto transformed into its master, Weezing became very confused and {{m|Self-Destruct|self-destructs}} afterwards, giving Satoshi the win.


Weezing's only known move is {{m|Selfdestruct}}.}}
Weezing's only known move is {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}}.}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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===Artwork===
===Artwork===
{| style="margin: auto; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}; background: #{{tcg grass color}};"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}; background:#{{tcg grass color}}; font-size:80%;"
|- style="text-align: center;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:KogaTCG1.jpg|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}; background:#{{tcg grass color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:KogaTCG1.jpg|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:KogaVS.png|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}; background:#{{tcg grass color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:KogaVS.png|150px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%; text-align: center;"
|-
| Koga and the {{Badge|Soul}}.
| Koga and the Soul Badge
| Koga's updated VS art.
| Koga's updated {{color2|000|Pokémon VS (TCG)|VS}} art
|}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Koga's Crobat|79}}|type=Grass|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=079/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Koga's Crobat|79}}|type=Grass|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=079/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Koga's Forretress|80}}|type=Metal|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=080/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Koga's Forretress|80}}|type=Grass|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=080/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Venomoth-GX (Unbroken Bonds 12)|Venomoth]]{{GX}}|type=Grass|expanded=yes|enset=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=12/214|jpset=Night Unison|jprarity=RR|jpnum=002/055|enset2=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=193/214|jpset2=Night Unison|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=056/055|enset3=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity3=Rare Secret|ennum3=216/214|jpset3=Night Unison|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=064/055}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Grass}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Grass}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga|19}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=19/132|enset2=Gym Challenge|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=106/132|jpsetlink2=Gym Challenge|jpset2=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity2=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga|19}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=19/132|enset2=Gym Challenge|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=106/132|jpsetlink2=Gym Challenge|jpset2=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity2=Rare}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Ninja Trick|115}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=115/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|CoroCoro|Koga's Ninja Gym|promo}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|CoroCoro|Koga's Ninja Gym|promo}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gym Badge|203}}|expanded=yes|type=Item|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY207|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Unbroken Bonds|Koga's Trap|177}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=177/214|jpset=Night Unison|jprarity=U|jpnum=050/055|enset2=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=211/214|jpset2=Night Unison|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=063/055|enset3=Hidden Fates|enrarity3=Uncommon|ennum3=59/68}}
{{cardlist/footer|Grass}}
{{cardlist/footer|Grass}}
==In the TFG==
{{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Koga|40}} appears as a {{TFG|Trainer figure}} in the {{TFG|Groundbreakers}} expansion pack of the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Koga is the only male {{type|Poison}} specialist.
* Out of the original [[Generation I]] [[Gym Leader]]s, Koga has the fewest Trainer cards in the Gym Leader sets of the TCG.
* In the manga [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], the ninja-in-training [[Walnut]] is an admirer of Koga.
* Koga is the first [[Elite Four]] member who was introduced in an earlier [[generation]] and then attained the title in a later generation.
* Out of the original Generation I Gym Leaders, Koga has the fewest Trainer cards in the Gym Leader sets of the TCG. Incidentally, his [[Koga's Ninja Trick (Gym Challenge 115)|only Trainer card]] besides the basic Koga card had to be edited because it featured a {{wp|manji}}, which could have caused controversy between cultures; the infamous Nazi {{wp|swastika}} is a reversed manji.
* Koga is the only Gym Leader introduced as of [[Generation V]] who does not appear in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. This is due to his status as an Elite Four member in the [[Generation II]] and {{gen|IV}} games.
* Because he became a member of the [[Elite Four]] in [[Generation II]], he is technically the first member of the Elite Four seen in the anime, though he was not a member at the time he was shown. He is also the only one Ash defeated in battle (again, however, it was as a Gym Leader).
* Koga uses a {{p|Venomoth}} on his team in all of the games in which [[Sabrina]] does not use one on her team, and vice-versa.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the {{tc|Ninja Boy}} on Route 217 mentions different kinds of ninja in the world. He says, "There are several kinds of ninjas. Are you an Iga or a Kouga ninja?" This is a reference to the two main schools of ninjutsu, Iga-ryu and Kōga-ryu, the latter of which Koga himself is named after.
* Koga and [[Janine]] are the only two Gym Leaders to have the same slogan in different generations.
* Koga's {{game|Yellow}} [[party|team]] is of a higher level than his [[Elite Four]] team in Gold, Silver, and Crystal and HeartGold and SoulSilver during the first match with him.
* His {{p|Venomoth}} doesn't appear in games that have [[Sabrina]] using a Venomoth in her team.
* Koga, [[Bruno]], [[Lance]], and [[Caitlin]] are the only members of the Elite Four who have appeared in more than one generation (excluding [[remake]]s).
** Koga, Bruno, and Lance are the only members of the Elite Four who have appeared in all the generations prior to [[Generation V]].
* Koga's updated [[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] artwork for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} has him in a pose identical to that of his daughter Janine's in her VS artwork, only reversed.
* Koga is the first Elite Four member who was introduced in an earlier generation and then attained the title in a later generation. The second is [[Caitlin]].
* Koga is the only Gym Leader that does not appear in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. This is due to his status as an [[Elite Four]] member in the Generation II and IV games.


==Names==
==Names==
{| style="float: left; background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Poison color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{Poison color light}}; border:3px solid #{{Poison color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Language
! Name
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
| Japanese
|キョウ ''Kyō''
| キョウ ''Kyou''
|The ''on-yomi'' of the kanji for "{{wp|apricot}}" (杏). This kanji's ''kun-yomi'' is ''[[Janine|anzu]]''.
| From 杏 ''kyō'' ({{wp|apricot}}), corresponding to the character's kun'yomi reading being ''[[Janine|anzu]]''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English, French,<br>German, Italian, Spanish
| English, German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
|Koga
| Koga
|From 甲賀流 ''[[wp:Kōga-ryū|Kōga-ryū]]'', a school of ''ninjutsu''.
| From 甲賀流 ''[[wp:Kōga-ryū|Kōga-ryū]]'', a school of ninjutsu
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
| Korean
|독수 ''Doksu''
| 독수 ''Doksu''
|Means ''poison fang'' which refers to his specialty in the Poison-type. Alternatively, 독수 can mean ''a vicious clutch''.
| From 독 (毒) ''dok'' (poison) and 독수 (毒手) ''doksu'' (vicious means)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|阿桔 ''Ā Jié''
| 阿桔 ''Ā Jié''
|May be derived from 桔梗 ''jié​gěng'' ({{wp|Chinese bellflower}}).
| rowspan="3" | From 桔梗 ''jiégěng / gitgáng'' ({{wp|Chinese bellflower}})
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|阿梗 ''Ā Gáng''
| 阿桔 ''Ā Git'' {{tt|*|Games}}
|梗 has the ''on-yomi'' "''kyō''" in Japanese.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 阿梗 ''Ā Gáng'' {{tt|*|Anime, Manga}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| เคียว ''Khiao''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Kyo
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Koga|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
 
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Koga
キョウ Kyou
"The Poisonous Ninja Master"
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Koga.png
Art from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! by Megumi Mizutani[1]
Age Unknown
Gender Male
Eye color Black
Hair color Greying teal
Hometown Fuchsia City
Region Kanto
Relatives Janine (daughter)
Aya (sister) (anime)
Trainer class Gym LeaderRBYFRLGPE
Elite FourGSCHGSS
Generation I, II, III, IV, VII, VIII, IX
Counterpart(s) Koga (Masters)
Games Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!
Stadium, Stadium 2, Masters EX
English voice actor Christopher Bevins[2] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Tōru Ōkawa (Masters EX)
Member of Indigo League
Rank Gym LeaderRBYFRLGPE
Elite FourGSCHGSS
Leader of Fuchsia Gym
Badge Soul Badge
Specializes in Poison types
Anime series Pokémon the Series
Pokémon Origins
Debut The Ninja Poké-Showdown (Pokémon the Series)
File 3: Giovanni (Pokémon Origins)
English voice actor Stuart Zagnit (Pokémon the Series)
N/A (Pokémon Origins)
Japanese voice actor Hōchū Ōtsuka (Pokémon the Series)
N/A (Pokémon Origins)
Manga series Pokémon Adventures
Debut Raging Rhydon
Member of Team Rocket
Rank Admin

Koga (Japanese: キョウ Kyou) is the former Gym Leader of Fuchsia City's Gym. He is a student of ninjutsu who specializes in Poison-type Pokémon. He handed out the Soul Badge to Trainers who defeated him in battle.

He became a member of the Indigo Elite Four some time after the events of Generation I and its remakes, but before the events of Generation II and its remakes, thus leaving his daughter Janine in charge of the Fuchsia Gym.

In the core series games

Koga, known as the Poisonous Ninja Master, serves two roles in the Pokémon games. In Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, he is the Leader of the Fuchsia Gym, but is promoted to be the second trainer of the Indigo Plateau Elite Four in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver. Koga is a user of the Poison-type; he likes the despair and horror that Poison-type Pokémon can inflict on others.

Koga has studied medicine and antidotes; he makes his own potions to heal his Pokémon. He also serves as a teacher. Many students come to him to be trained in the arts of Ninjutsu and Pokémon. One of his students is his own daughter, Janine, who takes over his Gym in Generations II and IV storyline. In addition to these roles, Koga also patrols the grounds of the Kanto Safari Zone, to ensure that the players of the Safari Game are safe from the wild Pokémon within.

In Generations I, III, and VII, Koga's Gym is typically the fifth Gym to be challenged. He has built invisible walls in the Fuchsia City Gym, constructing a confusing maze out of them. Koga awaits challengers in the center of the maze, clearly visible, but a group of Koga's students must be fought first. Defeating him will earn the successful Trainer the Soul Badge and the TM for Toxic, a move which, according to him, is a secret technique that has passed down his family for over 400 years.

With the future of the Gym in his daughter's hands, Koga advances to a role in the Pokémon League of Kanto and Johto before the events of Generations II and IV. In these games, he is the second member of the Elite Four to be faced. The team he uses in this role is similar to his Gym Leader's teams; the main difference is the introduction of Pokémon not native to Kanto. Koga's battle style as an Elite Four member is designed to confound and destroy his opponent in battle. Rather than using brute force, Koga attempts to confuse, put to sleep, and poison his opponent.

He speaks with a Japanese accent, as evidenced in Pokémon Masters EX.

Fame Checker

This is a list of the Fame Checker's information on Koga in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.

Fuchsia City - Sign
  • What does this person do?
"Fuchsia City Pokémon Gym
Leader: Koga
The Poisonous Ninja Master"
Fuchsia Gym - Koga
  • Favorite kind of Pokémon?
"Despair to the creeping horror of Poison-type Pokémon!"
Fuchsia Gym - Juggler Kirk
  • What is this person like?
"Even though I've lost, I will keep training according to the teachings of Koga, my ninja master."
Fuchsia City - Charine*
  • Family and friends?
"My father is the Gym Leader of this town.
I’m training to use Poison Pokémon as well as my father."
Safari Warden's Home - Pokémon Journal*
  • There’s a rumor...
"Koga is said to have a thorough knowledge of medicine.
He even concocts medicine to nurse his Pokémon to health."
Safari Zone - Man
  • What does this person do?
"The Safari Zone's huge, wouldn't you say?
Fuchsia's Gym Leader, Koga, patrols the grounds every so often.
Thanks to him, we can play here knowing that we're safe."
Message from Koga
  • From: Koga
  • To: [Player]
"You and I, we must both set our sights higher and work towards meeting our challenges.
Now, I must go train my daughter."

Pokémon

This is a listing of Koga's Pokémon in the games in which he has appeared.

Pokémon Red and Blue

Koga has two X Attacks per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.



Pokémon Yellow

Koga has two X Attacks per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.



Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Koga has a Full Heal and a Full Restore.



Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Koga has two Hyper Potions and a Full Heal.



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

First battle



Rematch

This team is used once the player has earned all 16 Badges.



Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Gym battle



Rematch



In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium

Koga appears in Pokémon Stadium as the fifth Gym Leader the player faces during the Gym Leader Castle challenge. In Round 2, he also uses Pokémon outside his specialty type.

Pokémon

Round 1



Round 2



Pokémon Stadium 2

Koga returns in Pokémon Stadium 2 as the second Elite Four member in the Johto Gym Leader Castle. His strategy revolves around using Toxic to poison his opponents and Double Team to evade their attacks.

During the game's end credits, Koga is seen having a battle with his daughter Janine at the Fuchsia Gym.

Pokémon

Round 1



Round 2



In the spin-off games

Koga in Pokémon Zany Cards

Pokémon Puzzle League

Koga appears in Pokémon Puzzle League as one of the Gym Leaders Ash must defeat.

Pokémon

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Venomoth 		100Voltorb.png
Voltorb 		042Golbat.png
Golbat


Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

Koga appears as an opponent in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, where he uses a Crobat.

Pokémon Zany Cards

Koga appears, along with Sabrina, as the Stage 4 opponent of Special Seven mode.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Koga (Masters)

Koga, in his Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver design, forms a sync pair with Crobat in Pokémon Masters EX. Koga became a playable sync pair since the game's release, with him joining the player after completing the sixteenth chapter of the PML Arc.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#062 VSKoga Masters.png Koga #0169 MastersIcon0169.png Crobat♂
Poison
PoisonIC Masters.png 		Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Masters Tech.png ★★★★☆☆EX Story
Chapter 16

Gallery

Artwork

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Headshot from
Red and Green 		Official artwork from
Red and Blue 		Official artwork from
Yellow 		Official artwork from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Official artwork from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Concept art from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Sprites and models

In the core series

Spr RG Koga.png Spr Y Koga.png Spr GS Koga.png Spr FRLG Koga.png Spr HGSS Koga.png VSKoga.png VSKoga PE.png
Sprite from
Red and Blue 		Sprite from
Yellow 		Sprite from
Generation II 		Sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		VS sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		VS model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Overworld sprite from
Red and Blue 		Overworld sprite from
Yellow 		Overworld sprite from
Generation II 		Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Overworld model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

In other games

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Portraits from Stadium and Stadium 2

Quotes

Main article: Koga/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Koga in the original series
Koga in Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Koga appeared in The Ninja Poké-Showdown. He operates the Fuchsia Gym in the woods outside Fuchsia City. Aya, Koga's younger sister, is one of his students.

Ash and his friends managed to overcome the Gym's traps before meeting Koga, and Ash challenged him to a Gym battle. During the match, Ash's Pidgeotto initially lost to Koga's newly-evolved Venomoth, prompting Ash to call out Charmander. However, their match was interrupted when Team Rocket tried to steal Koga's large supply of Voltorb, even though they originally raided the Gym with the intent of getting Poison-type Pokémon. Team Rocket was eventually stopped by Psyduck's unexpectedly powerful Confusion attack. Koga then offered to trade his Venomoth for Psyduck, but Misty declined. Ash and Koga then had a rematch; pitting Charmander against Koga's Golbat, Ash triumphed and won the Soul Badge.

He reappeared in a flashback in The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!.

Character

Koga is dedicated to perfecting his battling techniques. Like the traps in his Gym, he attempts to confuse and disorientate his opponents to get the upper hand during a match.

Pokémon

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On hand

This listing is of Koga's known Pokémon in the anime:

Koga's Venonat

Koga's Venomoth
Venonat → Venomoth
When Ash challenged Koga, he sent out his Venonat, which Ash originally underestimated since he had previously defeated Aya's Venonat quite easily but then it instantly evolved into a Venomoth, and proceeded to get the upper hand in its Gym battle with Pidgeotto. The battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, and afterwards, Koga offered to trade Venomoth to Misty for her Psyduck, but she declined.

Venomoth's known moves are Stun Spore and Sleep Powder.

Debut The Ninja Poké-Showdown
Voice actors
Japanese Chinami Nishimura (Venonat)
English Eric Stuart (Venomoth)
Koga's Golbat
Golbat
Main article: Koga's Golbat

During Koga's and Ash's rematch, Koga used his Golbat against Ash's Charmander. Golbat eventually lost to Charmander's strong Fire-type moves, winning Ash the Soul Badge.

Debut The Ninja Poké-Showdown
Voice actors
Japanese Shin-ichiro Miki
English Eric Stuart (EP032)
Shin-ichiro Miki (BW116)
Koga's Scyther
Scyther
Koga's Scyther only appeared in a flashback in Bad To The Bone. Otoshi's flashback revealed that he defeated Scyther with his Marowak and obtained the Soul Badge.

None of Scyther's moves are known.

Debut Bad To The Bone
At Fuchsia Gym
Koga's Voltorb (multiple)
Voltorb (multiple)
Koga keeps these multiple Voltorb as traps in his Gym. They can be either hidden under the floor or be dropped from the ceiling. Ash, Misty, and Brock first came across one when Ash fell into a trap, stepped on one and it shocked him. Team Rocket attempted to steal the Voltorb from the Gym, and Meowth used these Pokémon as exploding bowling balls and threw them at the heroes.

The Voltorb's only known move is Self-Destruct, which they usually use when a trap is set off.

Debut The Ninja Poké-Showdown
Voice actors
Japanese
English Eric Stuart

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 大塚芳忠 Hōchū Ōtsuka
English Stuart Zagnit
Arabic مروان فرحات Marwan Farhat
Czech Petr Burian
Finnish Arto Nieminen (EP032)
Markus Bäckman (BW116)
European French Robert Guilmard (EP032)
Laurent Bonnet (BW116)
Hungarian Seszták Szabolcs
Norwegian Tommy Karlsen
Polish Radosław Popłonikowski
Brazilian Portuguese Gileno Santoro
Spanish Latin America Gerardo Vázquez (EP032)
Enrique Cervantes (BW116)
Spain Juan Fernández Mejías (EP032)
César Martín (BW116)


Pokémon Origins

Koga in Pokémon Origins

Koga appeared briefly in File 3: Giovanni. He was seen losing a Gym battle against Red and handing him a Soul Badge as a proof of his victory.

Pokémon

Koga's Weezing
Weezing
Weezing is Koga's only known Pokémon. It was used in his Gym battle against Red, but lost.

None of Weezing's moves are known.

Debut File 3: Giovanni

GOTCHA!

Koga briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Koga in Magical Pokémon Journey

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Koga in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Koga makes a cameo appearance in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure.

In the manga, Jessie, James, and Meowth get trapped in Koga's Gym while searching for the Hidden Village with Ash's Pikachu, a Charmander, a Squirtle, a Kangaskhan, and Tommy. Their battle is only shown briefly in a montage sequence and it is unknown whether Team Rocket was victorious or not. It is also never shown if Ash himself battles Koga.

Magical Pokémon Journey

Koga makes a brief cameo in The Wal Comes Tumbling Down. Walnut, an aspiring ninja master, mentions that Koga is a big inspiration to him.

Pokémon Adventures

Koga in Pokémon Adventures

Koga uses custom-made Poké Balls that can be thrown as shuriken—perhaps an inspiration for Falkner's later boomerang Poké Balls.

History

Red, Green & Blue arc

Koga is one of the three villainous heads of Team Rocket, and he serves under Giovanni.

Koga debuts in Raging Rhydon, where he is searching the Moon Stone in Mt. Moon. Here, Koga fights with Red and Misty and forces his Rhyhorn to evolve with a mysterious injection, revealing what happened to Misty's Gyarados when it was kidnapped, but the mission fails. Koga later tries to scare off Red in Lavender Town's Pokémon Tower, and uses a Gastly to reanimate the corpses of dead Pokémon buried there. He also attacks Red with his Arbok. However, Blue has his Charmeleon slice Arbok in half. Under his boss's orders, he captures Articuno and brings it to Saffron City. He is once again defeated by Blue at Silph Co., albeit that he almost killed both of them by not allowing them to reach their Poké Balls by using his Muk, then almost freezing them to death with his Articuno. After he is defeated and knocked out, Red claims Koga's Soul Badge and Blue uses his special Golbat to find out where Team Rocket is holding his grandfather.

Yellow arc

Koga helps the Pallet Town Trainers in the fight against the Elite Four at Cerise Island. Koga is paired with Blue and battles Agatha, but Blue first returns his Golbat to him. When the two of them finally meet Agatha in a cave, she uses her Arbok to cause stalactites to rain down on them, separating them. Agatha then makes Blue and Koga's Golbat (that he got paired up with again) face Agatha's Golbat. Meanwhile, Koga's Arbok had to face Agatha's Arbok, which could change its patterns, allowing it to gain the upper hand over Koga. When Blue was blinded from a Haunter's Lick, Koga started throwing his shuriken balls. Agatha thought this was a desperate tactic, but in reality they were Pokémon holding Paralyze Heals. Koga was hoping at least one of them would get to Blue, which it did. Blue then joins him, and Koga commands his Golbat to use Leech Life on himself. His blood is then put on Arbok's torso to prevent its ability to change its pattern. Without Arbok's ability, Agatha was seemingly defeated.

However, in reality, Agatha just pretended to be defeated and had her Gengar masquerade as Koga and Blue's shadow to slowly suck the life out of them. The two did not realize this at first, and reasoned Koga's loss of energy was due to his sudden loss of a large amount of blood. After traveling through the maze of stalactites for a while, they found themselves back where they started with Agatha nowhere to be found. They then figured out her plan and defeated the Gengar, but not before Koga is nearly crushed in the collapsing terrain of the destroyed battleground. He narrowly escapes using his Muk to defend him in his wounded state.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Unlike the other two Rocket Admins, who were instructed to return and manage their Gyms, Koga could not be reached by Giovanni following the events in Cerise Island. His status for most of this chapter was unclear, with his daughter Janine being left in charge of the Gym and with no knowledge of his whereabouts. Janine is worried for her missing father, but nonetheless opposes his criminal ties.

Eventually Koga would reappear with a new partner, Bruno, an unwilling member of the Elite Four who had saved Koga when Cerise was about to collapse. The two had since been training together for a while until they met their former opponents Red and Blue, whose Rhydon was drilling underground towards Ilex Forest. Towards the end of the series, Koga and Bruno meet Will and Karen in the Ilex Forest and persuaded the pair of defeated Team Rocket members to work together with them, thus forming what would eventually become a new and official Elite Four.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

After a long absence, Koga returns, along with the rest of the Elite Four, in Attaway, Aipom!. They face Gold in the Pokéathlon Power Course, with Koga taking part in the Circle Push event and easily winning it. Despite this, however, Gold manages to later make a comeback in the final event and win the course.

Pokémon

This is a listing of Koga's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Koga's Rhyhorn

Koga's Rhydon
Rhyhorn → Rhydon
Koga's Rhydon was introduced as a Rhyhorn, where it fought against Red and Pika. When it was losing, Koga injected in with a mysterious needle, forcing it to evolve. In its evolved form, it was too much for both Red and Misty to handle, and they had to escape the battle by distracting Rhydon with an electrically charged boulder. It hasn't been seen again.

Rhydon's known moves are Rock Throw and Horn Drill.

Debut Raging Rhydon
Koga's Gastly
Gastly
Gastly appeared in the Pokémon Tower, possessing the bodies of the dead Pokémon that were buried there, along with Blue and his Charmeleon. Red's Bulbasaur managed to destroy it by sucking up Gastly's gas form, and expelling it in a Solar Beam, freeing Blue in the process.

None of Gastly's moves are known.

Debut Sigh for Psyduck
Koga's Arbok
Arbok
Arbok is one of Koga's most powerful Pokémon. It can regenerate itself even if it's cut in half, so as long as its head remains intact. It was used against both Blue and Agatha. It also possesses the ability to temporarily control a detached body part, such as its tail.

Arbok's known moves are Acid and Glare.

Debut That Awful Arbok
Koga's Golbat
Golbat ♂
Main article: Koga's Golbat

Koga's Golbat is much smaller than the average Golbat. His Supersonic can be used to create a magic mirror for scrying to see things from a distance, even if walls or land are in the way. After Blue defeated Koga at Silph Co., he stole Golbat to locate Professor Oak but later returned him to his rightful owner on Cerise Island.

Debut That Awful Arbok
Koga's Grimer
Grimer ♂
Koga wears a Grimer on his shoulder in the form of a ninja outfit in Pokémon Adventures. He used him extensively to smother Blue, preventing him from breathing and restricting his movements so that he would be unable to call on his Pokémon.

None of Grimer's moves are known.

Debut Go for the Golbat
Koga's Ekans
Ekans
Koga has an Ekans on his arm. It was used first to dispatch Blue's Scyther in Silph Co., and during the battle of Cerise Island to get a Parlyz Heal it held to Blue. Ekans was later used in the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, where it fought with Bruno's Hitmonlee against Lance's Dragonite, but they were easily overtaken by its Hyper Beams.

None of Ekans's moves are known.

Debut Go for the Golbat
Koga's Muk
Muk ♂
Koga's Muk was used on Cerise Island to battle the Elite Four, and proved useful in his survival after the island began to crumble. In the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, he was used during the Circle Push event of the Pokéathlon.

Muk's only known move is Poison Gas.

Debut Karate Machop!
Koga's Weezing
Weezing
Koga's Weezing was used on Cerise Island to battle Agatha, mostly to bide time until Arbok regenerated.

Weezing's only known move is Smog, and its Ability is Levitate.

Debut Weezing Winks Out
Koga's Koffing
Koffing ♂
Koga used Koffing against Agatha on Cerise Island. He was instrumental in defeating her Gengar when he used his gas to convey a message to Blue.

Koffing's only known move is Poison Gas, and his Ability is Levitate.

Debut Striking Golduck
Koga's Tentacruel
Tentacruel
Koga used Tentacruel to help Red and Blue as the two Pokédex Holders were digging to the Ilex Forest.

None of Tentacruel's moves are known.

Debut The Last Battle X
Released
Koga's Articuno
Articuno
Main article: Legendary birds (Adventures)

This Articuno was originally seen at the Seafoam Islands. Even though Red stopped one attempt, Team Rocket was finally able to catch this legendary bird because of its energy loss, and had it sent over for Koga afterwards. During the battle between Red, Blue, Green and Lt. Surge, Koga and Sabrina, it was merged with Zapdos and Moltres to create Thu-Fi-Zer after Sabrina took matters into her own hands. Once defeated and freed, it returned to the wild, where it was later caught by Green alongside its fellow Legendary birds.

Debut You Know...Articuno!

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Koga in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Koga as a Johto Elite Four member

Koga first appeared in Save The Chansey!!. At the beginning of the story, he was depicted as having a greedy personality.

He hired a Chansey torturer to kidnap several Chansey because he wanted them for himself. Red sneaked in with Clefairy and Pikachu to rescue the Chansey. However, Koga spotted them and sent out Koffing and Grimer to stall them. However, Clefairy defeated them both and rescued the Chansey.

In Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!!, Koga, now reformed, was revealed to have registered for the No. 1 Pokémon Contest. Koga participates with Ninetales but loses since Ninetales did not dazzle the audience.

After Red's travels in Johto, Koga is revealed to have joined the Johto Elite Four in A Challenge to the Elite Four!. He, along with Will and Bruno fell from the Elite Four Tower, seemly defeated by Karen. Red asks them what happened, but Koga asks him to ask Karen directly. It is later revealed that Karen decided to tell them a joke after an exhausting training session, and they fell down the building after hearing the joke.

Pokémon

Koga's Koffing
Koffing
Koffing was sent out as an obstacle so Red and the others wouldn't get to Chansey.

None of Koffing's moves are known.

Debut Save The Chansey!!
Koga's Grimer
Grimer
Grimer is another Pokémon of Koga's. It first appeared rising from the trash cans nearby.

None of Grimer's moves are known.

Debut Save The Chansey!!
Koga's Ninetales
Ninetales
Koga sent out Ninetales to participate in the No. 1 Pokémon Contest. Its beauty managed to dazzle the audience but it was not enough for it to win.

None of Ninetales's moves are known.

Debut Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!!
Koga's Muk
Muk
Muk is one of Koga's Pokémon. It appeared on the top floor of the Pokémon League when Red found Karen up there. It is unknown if Muk evolved from Grimer, or if it is a separate Pokémon.

None of Muk's moves are known.

Debut A Challenge to the Elite Four!
Escaped
Koga's Chansey
Chansey (multiple) ♀
These Chansey were performers at a circus held by a Juggler. They were kidnapped by the Chansey Torturer for Koga's greed. They were strong enough to break free from the ropes that were tying them.

None Chansey's moves are known.

Debut Save The Chansey!!

Pokémon Zensho

Koga in Pokémon Zensho

Koga appears in PZ06, where he is seen in the Safari Zone training his ninjutsu skills. He accidentally throws one of his stars at Satoshi but misses luckily. Afterwards, Satoshi's Ditto volunteers to battle him and wins.

Pokémon

Koga's Weezing
Weezing
Weezing is Koga's only known Pokémon. It was up against Ditto. When Ditto transformed into its master, Weezing became very confused and self-destructs afterwards, giving Satoshi the win.

Weezing's only known move is Selfdestruct.

Debut Fuchsia City

In the TCG

Koga has an eponymous Theme Deck in the Gym Challenge expansion.

Artwork

KogaTCG1.jpg KogaVS.png
Koga and the Soul Badge Koga's updated VS art

Cards

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Koga or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Koga's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Koga's Beedrill Grass Gym Challenge Rare Holo 9/132 Challenge from the Darkness Rare Holo  
Koga's Ditto Colorless Gym Challenge Rare 10/132 Challenge from the Darkness Rare Holo  
Koga's Arbok Grass Gym Challenge Rare 25/132 Challenge from the Darkness Rare  
Koga's Muk Grass Gym Challenge Rare 26/132 Challenge from the Darkness Rare  
Koga's Pidgeotto Colorless Gym Challenge Rare 27/132 Challenge from the Darkness Rare  
Koga's Golbat Grass Gym Challenge Uncommon 46/132 Challenge from the Darkness Uncommon  
Koga's Kakuna Grass Gym Challenge Uncommon 47/132 Challenge from the Darkness Uncommon  
Koga's Koffing Grass Gym Challenge Uncommon 48/132 Challenge from the Darkness Uncommon  
Koga's Pidgey Colorless Gym Challenge Uncommon 49/132 Challenge from the Darkness Uncommon  
Koga's Weezing Grass Gym Challenge Uncommon 50/132 Challenge from the Darkness Uncommon  
Koga's Ekans Grass Gym Challenge Common 77/132 Challenge from the Darkness Common  
Koga's Grimer Grass Gym Challenge Common 78/132 Challenge from the Darkness Common  
Koga's Koffing Grass Gym Challenge Common 79/132 Challenge from the Darkness Common  
Koga's Pidgey Colorless Gym Challenge Common 80/132 Challenge from the Darkness Common  
Koga's Tangela Grass Gym Challenge Common 81/132 Challenge from the Darkness Common  
Koga's Weedle Grass Gym Challenge Common 82/132 Challenge from the Darkness Common  
Koga's Zubat Grass Gym Challenge Common 83/132 Challenge from the Darkness Common  
Koga's Crobat Grass       Pokémon VS Common 079/141
Koga's Forretress Grass       Pokémon VS Common 080/141
VenomothGX Grass Unbroken Bonds Ultra-Rare Rare 12/214 Night Unison RR 002/055
Unbroken Bonds Rare Ultra 193/214 Night Unison SR 056/055
Unbroken Bonds Rare Secret 216/214 Night Unison HR 064/055
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Koga T Gym Challenge Rare Holo 19/132      
Gym Challenge Rare 106/132 Challenge from the Darkness Rare  
Fuchsia City Gym T [St] Gym Challenge Uncommon 114/132 Challenge from the Darkness Uncommon  
Koga's Ninja Trick T Gym Challenge Uncommon 115/132 Challenge from the Darkness Uncommon  
Koga's Ninja Gym T [St]       Unnumbered Promotional cards    
Gym Badge I XY Black Star Promos   XY207 XY-P Promotional cards    
Koga's Trap Su Unbroken Bonds Uncommon 177/214 Night Unison U 050/055
Unbroken Bonds Rare Ultra 211/214 Night Unison SR 063/055
Hidden Fates Uncommon 59/68      
 


In the TFG

Koga appears as a Trainer figure in the Groundbreakers expansion pack of the Pokémon Trading Figure Game.

Trivia

  • Out of the original Generation I Gym Leaders, Koga has the fewest Trainer cards in the Gym Leader sets of the TCG.
  • Koga is the first Elite Four member who was introduced in an earlier generation and then attained the title in a later generation.
  • Koga is the only Gym Leader introduced as of Generation V who does not appear in Black 2 and White 2. This is due to his status as an Elite Four member in the Generation II and IV games.
  • Koga uses a Venomoth on his team in all of the games in which Sabrina does not use one on her team, and vice-versa.
  • Koga and Janine are the only two Gym Leaders to have the same slogan in different generations.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese キョウ Kyou From 杏 kyō (apricot), corresponding to the character's kun'yomi reading being anzu
English, German, Spanish,
French, Italian,
Brazilian Portuguese 		Koga From 甲賀流 Kōga-ryū, a school of ninjutsu
Korean 독수 Doksu From 독 (毒) dok (poison) and 독수 (毒手) doksu (vicious means)
Chinese (Mandarin) 阿桔 Ā Jié From 桔梗 jiégěng / gitgáng (Chinese bellflower)
Chinese (Cantonese) 阿桔 Ā Git *
阿梗 Ā Gáng *
Thai เคียว Khiao Transcription of his Japanese name
Vietnamese Kyo Transcription of his Japanese name


Related articles

References

  1. ↑ Koga's Trap (Unbroken Bonds 177)
  2. ↑ Christopher Bevins on Twitter
Gym Leaders of the Kanto region
Pewter Gym Boulder Badge
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Cerulean Gym Cascade Badge
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Vermilion Gym Thunder Badge
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Celadon Gym Rainbow Badge
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Erika
Fuchsia Gym Soul Badge
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Koga Janine
Saffron Gym Marsh Badge
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Sabrina
Cinnabar Gym Volcano Badge
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Blaine
Viridian Gym Earth Badge
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Giovanni Blue


Indigo League
Generations I, III, and VII
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Champion
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Generations II and IV
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Koga
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Champion
Lance


Members of Team Rocket
Bosses:

Giovanni (anime • Adventures • Pocket Monsters • Masters)
Madame Boss (anime only) • Masked Man (Adventures only)

Executives:

Archer (Masters) • Ariana (Masters) • Petrel (Masters) • Proton (Masters)
Anime only: Iron-Masked Marauder
Adventures only: Carl • Sham • Will (former) • Karen (former)
Golden Boys only: Grey

Trios:
 

Jessie (Masters), James (Masters), & Meowth (JJM)
Koga, Lt. Surge, & Sabrina (Triad) (Adventures only; former)
Ken, Al, & Harry (TRET) (Adventures only)
Carr, Sird (former), & Orm (T3B) (Adventures only)

Duos:

Anime only: Butch & Cassidy (former) • Attila & Hun • Annie & Oakley (dub only)

Scientists: 

Gideon
Anime only: Dr. Fuji • Dr. Namba • Sebastian • Dr. Zager
Adventures only: Blaine (former)

Others: 

Grunts • Rocket BrothersRBYFRLG/Rocket SistersPE
Anime only: Domino • Rocket Scout • Wendy • Tyson • Jubei • Viper
Christopher (former) • Matori (Matori Matrix) • Pierce • Gozu
Radio drama only: Miyamoto • Mondo
How I Became a Pokémon Card only: Kaede


Main characters
Ash Ketchum • Pikachu • Gary Oak • Ritchie • May Oak • Professor Oak • Delia Ketchum • Jessie • James • Meowth
Gym Leaders
Brock • Misty • Koga • Sabrina • Giovanni • Rudy • Drake
Other
A.J. • Aya • Bill • Damian • Dario • Duplica • Eevee brothers • Giselle • Jeanette Fisher • Officer Jenny • Joe • Nurse Joy
Lara Laramie • Mahri • Melanie • Mikey • Mimi • Professor Orville • Potter • Florinda Showers • Ruby • Samurai • Tommy



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