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Koffing (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Poison-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. Koffing evolve into Weezing starting at level 35. In Galar, it evolves into Galarian Weezing which has a Fairy type.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Koffing is a spherical Pokémon filled with toxic gases. It has vacant eyes and a wide mouth that usually has two pointed teeth in the upper jaw. However, a full set of teeth has been seen in the anime. Below its face is a cream-colored skull-and-crossbones marking. Several geyser-like protrusions, which usually release a mustard-colored gas, cover this Pokémon's body. Koffing's purple skin is very thin, and over-inflation can cause it to explode.

Koffing creates gases within its body by mixing toxins with garbage, and produces more gas in higher temperatures. These gases are malodorous and cause sniffles, coughs, and teary eyes to those around them. The gases are also lighter than air, allowing Koffing to hover. When agitated, it creates a more toxic gas and expels it through the holes in its body. As shown in the anime, Koffing's gas can be ignited by fire or electricity. It feeds on the fumes of raw, rotting trash found in gas dumps and polluted air. Koffing is most often found in urban areas.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Koffing is a member of Team Skull, along with Zubat and the leader Skuntank. This same Koffing is also the boss of Beach Cave.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Koffing appeared in the original Super Smash Bros. as Poké Ball Pokémon where it used Poison Gas to pummel opponents in its range. In Melee, it's evolution replaced it.

In the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, it appears as an enemy in Smash Run. Its Poison Gas lowers player's stats. In the Wii U version, Koffing apears as an event in Smash Tour where it uses Smokescreen to obscure the players' view of the board for one turn.

Trophy descriptions[]

Nintendo 3DS

This Poison-type Pokémon's balloon-like body is filled with toxic gases. In Smash Run, it floats over to fighters and expels gas at regular intervals. If the gas touches you, the stats you've worked so hard to build up will drop! Attack while it's deflated to take it down safely, and then help yourself to the many, many items it leaves behind.

Wii U

A Poison-type Pokémon that looks somewhat like a blown-up balloon. As you might be able to guess, though, it's not filled with fresh air - that's poison gas, and this Pokémon isn't shy about sharing. In Smash Tour, the gas it spews will hide spaces and any items that may be on them. The smoke should disappear by the end of the turn.

In the anime[]

James owned a Koffing as his main battling Pokémon in the first six seasons. It spent 29 episodes as Koffing when it evolved into Weezing in Dig those Diglett.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning.
Pokémon Yellow In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!
Pokémon Stadium A Pokémon that is like a thin-skinned balloon filled with a highly toxic gas. Known to occasionally explode.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold Its thin, flimsy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes.
Pokémon Silver The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air, keeping it slightly airborne.
Pokémon Crystal If one gets close enough to it when it expels poisonous gas, the gas swirling inside it can be seen.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby If Koffing becomes agitated, it raises the toxicity of its internal gases and then jets them out from all over its body. This Pokémon may overinflate its round body, then explode.
Pokémon Sapphire Koffing embodies toxic substances. It mixes the toxins with raw garbage to set off a chemical reaction that results in a terribly powerful Poison Gas. The higher the temperature, the more gas is concocted by this Pokémon.
Pokémon Emerald Getting up close to a Koffing will give you a chance to observe, through its thin skin, the toxic gases swirling inside. It blows up at the slightest stimulation.
Pokémon FireRed Its thin, balloon-like body is inflated by horribly toxic gases. It reeks when it is nearby.
Pokémon LeafGreen Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
Pokémon Pearl Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
Pokémon Platinum Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
Pokémon HeartGold Its thin, flimsy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes.
Pokémon SoulSilver The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air, keeping it slightly airborne.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
Pokémon White Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
Pokémon Black 2 Toxic gas is held within its thin, balloon-shaped body, so it can cause massive explosions.
Pokémon White 2 Toxic gas is held within its thin, balloon-shaped body, so it can cause massive explosions.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Its thin, balloon-like body is inflated by horribly toxic gases. It reeks when it is nearby.
Pokémon Y Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
Pokémon Omega Ruby If Koffing becomes agitated, it raises the toxicity of its internal gases and then jets them out from all over its body. This Pokémon may also overinflate its round body, then explode.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Koffing embodies toxic substances. It mixes the toxins with raw garbage to set off a chemical reaction that results in a terribly powerful Poison Gas. The higher the temperature, the more gas is concocted by this Pokémon.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Its body is full of poisonous gas. It floats into garbage dumps, seeking out the fumes of raw, rotting trash.
Pokémon Shield It adores polluted air. Some claim that Koffing used to be more plentiful in the Galar region than they are now.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell; they are also explosive.
Pokémon Shining Pearl Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell; they are also explosive.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet Toxic gas is held within its thin, balloon-shaped body, so it can cause massive explosions.
Pokémon Violet The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air. That's why it's always slightly airborne.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue
Pokémon Mansion
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Burned Tower Team Rocket HQ (Seven)
Pokémon Silver
Burned Tower Team Rocket HQ (Seven)
Pokémon Crystal
Burned Tower Team Rocket HQ (Seven)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Fiery Path
Pokémon Sapphire
Fiery Path
Pokémon Emerald
Fiery Path
Pokémon FireRed
Pokémon Mansion
Celadon City (surfing)
Pokémon LeafGreen
Pokémon Mansion
Celadon City (surfing)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Breed Weezing
Pokémon Pearl
Breed Weezing
Pokémon Platinum
Stark Mountain
Pokémon HeartGold
Burned Tower
Team Rocket HQ (Five)
Pokémon SoulSilver
Burned Tower
Team Rocket HQ (Five)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon Black 2
Virbank Complex
Pokémon White 2
Virbank Complex
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Fiery Path
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Fiery Path
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Power Plant, Pokémon Mansion
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Motostoke Outskirts, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl*, Motostoke Riverbank *
Pokémon Shield
Motostoke Outskirts, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl*, Motostoke Riverbank *
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Breed Weezing
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Breed Weezing
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool
Pokémon Violet
Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool


Evolution[]

Koffing
Reach level 35.
Weezing
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Galarian[]

Koffing
Reach level 35
In Galar
Galarian
Weezing
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 40
Attack 65
Defense 95
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 35
Total 340

Moveset[]

Main article: Koffing/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Red Blue
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Yellow
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Silver
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Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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X Y
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Pikachu Eevee
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Sword Shield
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Scarlet Violet
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