Koffing
Koffing is a Poison-type Pokémon known for its distinctive gas-filled, toxic body. It evolves into Weezing starting at level 35. Koffing emits poisonous gases and can often be found in polluted areas.
| National Pokedex No: 0109 |
| Type: |
| Category: Poison Gas Pokémon |
| Height: 0.6 m (2′00″) |
| Weight : 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) |
| Gender: 50% ♂, 50 % ♀ |
| Abilities/Hidden abilities: Levitate or Neutralizing Gas/Stench |
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Koffing is a spherical Poison-type Pokémon with distinctive features. Koffing’s size can vary, but it is generally around 2 feet (0.6 meters) in diameter. Despite its seemingly lightweight appearance, Koffing can be surprisingly heavy due to the gases it contains.
Koffing’s body is round and balloon-shaped, showcasing its unique gas-filled composition. The outer layer of its body is tough and rubbery, providing protection against gas leaks. Its main body color is purple, symbolizing its Poison type. A skull and crossbones pattern adorns the surface of its body, emphasizing its toxic nature.
Koffing has large, expressive eyes that convey a mischievous or playful expression. Its wide, toothy grin gives it a distinct and somewhat menacing appearance. Multiple openings on Koffing’s surface release poisonous gases, which can be harmful to those nearby. These gas emissions play a crucial role in its defensive and offensive capabilities.
These characteristics not only contribute to Koffing’s visual identity but also align with its Poison-type attributes and its ability to create a hazardous environment.
Behaviour
Koffing, known for its Poison-type nature, exhibits distinctive behaviors that align with its toxic characteristics.
Koffing is known to release toxic gases as a defensive mechanism when threatened. It can control the composition of these gases, using them strategically in battles to incapacitate opponents. Koffing hovers in the air rather than standing on the ground, a unique trait among Pokémon. Its ability to float allows it to navigate through various terrains with ease.
Despite its menacing appearance, Koffing often displays a mischievous and playful demeanor. It might engage in playful interactions with its Trainer or other Pokémon companions.
In the wild, Koffing is known to form symbiotic relationships with other Pokémon, particularly those immune or resistant to poison. It can create a protective environment for its allies by releasing gases harmful to potential threats.
Koffing’s presence can impact the immediate environment due to the gases it emits. In certain instances, it may unintentionally affect the surrounding air quality, making it challenging for other Pokémon or Trainers. Koffing is adaptable to various environments, thriving in both urban areas and natural habitats. Its resilience to pollutants and toxins in the air contributes to its survival in diverse locations.
Understanding Koffing’s behaviors is essential for Trainers and researchers, as it helps ensure the safety and well-being of both the Pokémon and its surroundings.
Evolution
Koffing evolves into Weezing when it reaches a certain level of experience. Here are the details of Koffing’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.
Koffing evolves into Weezing starting at level 35. 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 Koffing
Since the episode ”Pokémon Emergency!”, Koffing became James‘s main Pokémon. It later evolved into Weezing in the episode ”Dig Those Diglett!”.
Other appearences include:
- ”A Poached Ego!” (Rico captured multiple wild Koffing. James and Jessie released Weezing and Arbok to protect these Koffing and the captured Ekans.)
- PK15 (Koffing was in the spooky house.)
- ”Tag! We’re It…!” (Giant used a Koffing in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. Dawn and Conway battled it alongside Scyther.)
- ”Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1” (Roxie’s Koffing proved formidable in her Gym battle against Ash. It defeated Boldore and Unfezant but was ultimately defeated by Leavanny’s String Shot and Energy Ball combo.)
Anime Minor Appearances
A Koffing was in ”The Ultimate Test”, ”Pikachu’s Vacation”, and ”Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure”. It dressed as Togepi, appeared in ”Destiny Deoxys”, ”Giratina and the Sky Warrior”, and ”I Choose You!”. Marshadow controlled one in the latter.
Multiple Koffing appeared in a fantasy in ”Now You See Them, Now You Don’t!” and ”Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!”. Three Koffing’s gas made a Pichu dizzy in ”Enter Pikachu!”, and they were part of a Project Mew Trial Mission in Narrowing the ”Chaser Chase!”. Another Koffing appeared in ”This Could be the Start of Something Big!”.
A Trainer’s Koffing appeared in the episodes:
- ”The Power of Us” (Two Trainers’ Koffing)
- ”Trade, Borrow, and Steal!”
- ”A Crackling Raid Battle!”
A Coordinator’s Koffing appeared in the episodes:
- ”Hi Ho Silver Wind!”
- ”What I Did for Love!”
- ”New Plot, Odd Lot!” (participated in the Mulberry Contest)
- ”May, We Harley Drew’d Ya!”
- ”Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!” (participated in the Floaroma Contest)
Manga Appearances
Pokémon Adventures
Koga utilizes Koffing in ”Striking Golduck” and employs its smoke to strategize with Blue in Gimme Shellder, concealing their plans from Agatha’s Gengar. Petrel, a Rocket Executive, uses multiple Koffing for an odorous attack in ”Dealing With A Koffing Fit”. A Team Plasma Grunt possesses a Koffing in ”The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition”. Koffing makes appearances in flashbacks in ”Flabébé Blooms” and under the ownership of a Team Magma Grunt in PS604.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
In this manga in ”Save The Chansey!”, Koga utilizes Koffing to impede Red from reaching a group of Chansey. Giovanni’s Koffing made appearances in ”Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon” and ”Good-Bye, Pikachu?!”.
Additionaly a Koffing was present in ”Pikachu’s Birthday Party”. Green’s ownership of a Koffing was disclosed in ”The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2)”, where it faced off against Red in the Pokémon League.
Koffing aslo appered in the following Pokémon manga:
The Electric Tale of Pikachu – in the episode ”Pikachu’s Excellent Adventure” (James’s Weezing originally manifested as a Koffing).
Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ – in the second chapter of this manga, ANL2 (owned by Roxie, musician who is the Gym Leader of Virbank City’s Gym).
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl – in the thirteenth chapter of this manga, PDP13.
Pokémon Gotta Catch ‘Em All – in the episodes GDZ16 (owned by Ken, one of Shu’s many rivals) and GDZ58 (owned by Asuka).
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team – in the first chapter of this manga, BET1.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire – in the episode ”Annual Big Cleaning Operation!!” (owned by Professor Oak).
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Pokémon Mansion |
| Pokémon Yellow | Trade |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Burned Tower, Team Rocket HQ |
| Pokémon Crystal | Burned Tower, Team Rocket HQ |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Fiery Path |
| Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen | Pokémon Mansion, Celadon City |
| Pokémon Emerald | Fiery Path |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Trade |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Breed Weezing |
| Pokémon Platinum | Stark Mountain |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Burned Tower, Safari Zone, Team Rocket HQ |
| Pokémon Black and Pokémon White | Trade |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | Virbank Complex |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Trade |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Fiery Path |
| 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 | Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Outskirts, Motostoke Riverbank |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Breed Weezing |
| Legends Arceus | Unobtainable |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Trade |
Koffing's origin name
English: The English name “Koffing” is a portmanteau of “coughing” and “offing.” This name is fitting due to Koffing’s Poison-type nature and its tendency to emit toxic gases.
Japanese: In Japanese, Koffing is known as “ドガース” (Dogaasu). This name doesn’t directly reference coughing; instead, it emphasizes the Pokémon’s gaseous and toxic characteristics.
French: The French name for Koffing is “Smogo.” This name is derived from the word “smog,” reflecting the air pollution caused by industrial emissions, which aligns with Koffing’s Poison-type attributes.
German: In German, Koffing is called “Smogon,” a combination of “Smog” and a suffix. This maintains the focus on the smoggy, polluted air associated with Koffing.
Spanish: The Spanish name for Koffing is also “Smogon,” following a similar pattern as the German name. It continues to emphasize the connection to smog and pollution.
Italian: In Italian, Koffing retains its English name, “Koffing.” This is not uncommon in Pokémon names, where some are kept in their original English form.
Korean: In Korean, Koffing is known as “또가스” (Ddokaseu). The name is transliterated from the Japanese “Dogaasu” and is used to represent the Pokémon in the Korean language.
Chinese (Simplified): In Chinese (Simplified), Koffing is referred to as “瓦斯弹” (Wǎsīdàn). The name translates to “Gas Bomb” in English, emphasizing its association with gases and toxins.
Chinese (Traditional): In Chinese (Traditional), Koffing is also known as “瓦斯彈” (Wǎsīdàn). This traditional Chinese name mirrors the simplified version, both translating to “Gas Bomb.”
The international names for Koffing showcase a thematic consistency, emphasizing its Poison-type and the toxic, gaseous emissions that align with the Pokémon’s characteristics.