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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. The Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards depicts Koffing as having a hollow body.
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 at one point was plentiful in Galar due to factories. 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 |
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| 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
Evolution
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Galarian
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Base Stats
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Attack | 60 |
| Sp. Defense | 45 |
| Speed | 35 |
| Total | 340 |
