Weezing
Weezing is a Poison-type Pokémon known for its distinctive, floating, toxic gas-filled bodies. It evolves from Koffing and is often associated with emitting noxious fumes.
| National Pokedex No: 0110 |
| Type: |
| Category: Poison Gas Pokémon |
| Height: 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight : 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs) |
| Gender: 50% ♂, 50 % ♀ |
| Abilities/Hidden abilities: Levitate or Neutralizing Gas/Stench |
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Weezing is composed of two spherical heads connected by a thin tube. The heads are covered in gas clouds, forming a toxic, smoggy appearance. Despite being connected, each head possesses its own personality. It has prominent eyes, sharp teeth, and a grinning expression. The mouths are used for both defensive and offensive actions.
Weezing’s bodies are filled with poisonous gases, making it float in the air. The toxic fumes emitted are a result of the various noxious substances it inhales. Weezing’s bodies are predominantly purple, with patterns and spots covering the gas clouds. The colors may vary slightly between different Weezing forms, such as Galarian Weezing.
Weezing is medium-sized, with a sturdy and rounded body structure. The heads are similar in size, each possessing its own distinct personality.
Galarian form
In the Galar region, Weezing undergoes a transformation, absorbing industrial pollutants. Its body turns gray, and skull patterns become yellow. Each head sports a hat-like tube emitting purified air.
Green poison gas surrounds it, partially veiling faces: one head with a mustache-like cloud and the other with cloud-shaped eyebrows and beard, giving it a refined and quirky appearance.
These physical characteristics contribute to Weezing’s unique and recognizable appearance in the Pokémon world.
Behaviour
Weezing is known for its mischievous and cunning behavior.Weezing’s behavior is influenced by its environment, particularly in the Galar region, where it absorbs polluted air from factories. This adaptation results in changes to its physical appearance, with a gray body and yellow-colored skull, crossbones, and ring patterns. The two heads sport hat-like tubes that emit purified air, contrasting with the toxic gases it typically releases.
In battles, Weezing showcases strategic and cunning behavior, utilizing its poisonous gases to incapacitate opponents. Its dual heads work in coordination, suggesting a high level of cooperation between them. Despite its toxic nature, Weezing has the capacity for loyalty and can form strong bonds with Trainers.
Weezing’s protective instincts are evident, especially in defending its territory. The release of green poison gas clouds adds an additional layer to its behavior, showcasing a blend of offensive and defensive tactics. The variation in behavior might also depend on the influence of its Trainer, emphasizing the dynamic nature of its interactions with humans.
Evolution
Weezing is the evolved form of Koffing. Here are the details of Weezing ‘s evolution.
Koffing is the base form of the evolutionary line. It is a Poison-type Pokémon known for emitting toxic gases as a defense mechanism.
Upon reaching level 35, Koffing undergoes a transformation into Weezing. This evolution brings about notable changes in Weezing’s physical appearance and abilities. This evolution results in the formation of two Koffing fused together. Weezing continues to release poisonous gases, and it gains an additional head upon evolving. Unlike some Pokémon that require high friendship levels or specific conditions for evolution, Koffing evolves solely based on its experience and growth in battles.
The evolution into Weezing results in a significant change in appearance. Weezing is characterized by two connected Koffing bodies with an additional growth on top. The additional head contributes to Weezing’s distinct and intimidating look. Weezing retains the Poison typing and the ability to release toxic gases for defense. Its evolved form, however, may have improved stats and access to more potent moves, making it a stronger battler.
In the Galar region, Koffing can evolve into Galarian Weezing. The process involves leveling up Koffing to a certain level, and upon reaching that level (level 35), it evolves into Galarian Weezing. This evolution reflects the unique environmental conditions and adaptations specific to the Galar region, resulting in the distinct Poison/Fairy-type Galarian Weezing.
The evolution from Koffing to Weezing showcases the Pokémon’s ability to adapt and grow in response to its environment and experiences. Understanding Koffing’s evolution is crucial for Trainers aiming to strengthen their team and unlock the full potential of this Poison-type Pokémon.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
James’s Weezing
Weezing made its first appearance in “Dig Those Diglett!” when James‘s Koffing evolved. Later, in “A Poached Ego!”, it was set free alongside Jessie‘s Arbok to safeguard a rescued group of Koffing and Ekans from Rico.
Other appearences include:
- “The Ultimate Test” (Ash utilized Weezing during the Pokémon League Admissions Exam. It triumphed over the instructor’s Flareon with Smog, Smokescreen, and Tackle, and later used Explosion against Team Rocket.)
- “Healing the Healer!” (Weezing, manipulated by Pokémon hunters, poisoned a lake to attract Suicune. Upon Suicune’s capture by Goh, Weezing battled Ash and Goh but was ultimately defeated.)
- HZ029 (Roy unintentionally agitated a group of Galarian Weezing with an experimental Poké Ball, and Friede eventually pacified them by allowing them to consume polluted smoke.)
Anime Minor Appearances
A Weezing made an appearance in the opening sequences of both “Celebi: The Voice of the Forest” and “Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias”. In “Lights! Camera! Pika!” another Weezing created white smoke effects for Frank on his movie sets.
In “I Choose You!” a Weezing was controlled by Marshadow. A Galarian Weezing was introduced in the opening of “Getting More Than You Battled For!” located at the altar of the Slumbering Weald. Another Galarian Weezing was featured in “The Bittersweet Truth”. The classic Weezing made an appearance in “This Could be the Start of Something Big!”.
Manga Appearances
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
In this manga a Weezing owned by James was seen in ”You Gotta Have Friends.Pokémon Adventures”.
Pokémon Adventures
Weezing first appeared in “Drat That Dratini!” as a horde that attempted to attack Red and Yellow. However, the duo managed to escape with Red’s Aerodactyl. In “Long Live the Nidoqueen!?”, a Weezing was present when the people of Viridian City tried to calm down some forest Pokémon.
In “Sea Sea Seadra” a Weezing and Sandslash behind Bill indicate Viridian Forest’s unchanged ecology. Harry’s Weezing debuted in “The Coming of Slowpoke.” Koga’s Weezing first battled Agatha on Cerise Island in “Weezing Winks Out”. Janine’s Weezing revealed lasers in the Goldenrod Museum in “Crossing Crobat”.
The Battle Tower’s Weezing was stolen by Guile Hideout in “The Final Battle VII”. A Trainer’s Weezing appeared in “Deprogramming Porygon-Z”. And Galarian Weezing, owned by Opal, first appeared in “Rising!! Opal of Ballonlea”.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
In this manga in the episode “Get The Flying Machine!!”, a Biker’s Weezing battled Red’s Clefairy but was defeated.
Pokémon Zensho
Koga’s sole Pokémon is Weezing, which engaged in a battle against Satoshi’s Ditto in the fifth chapter of this mnaga, PZ06 and was defeated.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Pokémon Mansion |
| Pokémon Yellow | Trade |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Evolve Koffing |
| Pokémon Crystal | Burned Tower |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Evolve Koffing |
| Pokémon FireRed | Pokémon Mansion |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | Evolve Koffing |
| Pokémon Emerald | Evolve Koffing |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Trade |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Route 227, Stark Mountain |
| Pokémon Platinum | Route 227, Stark Mountain |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Black and Pokémon White | Trade |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | P2 Laboratory |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Trade |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Evolve Koffing |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Pokémon Bank |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Pokémon Bank |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! | Trade |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Power Plant, Pokémon Mansion |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Trade (Kantonian Form), East Lake Axewell, Lake of Outrage, Slumbering Weald, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Galarian Form) |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Route 227, Stark Mountain, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends Arceus | Unobtainable |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Trade |
Weezing's origin name
English: The English name “Weezing” is derived from the words “wheeze” and “zing.” It reflects the sound of labored breathing, which is associated with the toxic fumes that Weezing expels.
Japanese: マタドガス (Matadogasu) – Combines マタンゴ (matango), meaning “mushroom,” and ガス (gas), meaning “gas.”
French: Smogogo – A combination of “smog” and the suffix “-go,” which is often used in French Pokémon names.
German: Smogmog – A combination of “smog” and “mog,” which may be derived from the German word “mogeln,” meaning “to cheat.”
Spanish: Weezing – The English name is used in Spanish.
Italian: Weezing The English name is used in Italian also.
Korean: 무시무시 (Museumuseum) – Possibly derived from 무시 (mushi), meaning “insect,” and the mimetic word 무시 (mushi), imitating the sound of breathing.
Chinese (Simplified): 双弹瓦斯 (Shuāng Dàn Wǎ Sī) – Literal translation would be Double Gas.
Chinese (Traditional): 雙彈瓦斯 (Shuāng Dàn Wǎ Sī) – same as Chinese Simplified.
These names in various languages reflect the Pokémon’s poisonous and gas-related characteristics.