#109 Koffing

#109 Koffing

Height0.6 m(1'12")
Weight1 kg(2.2 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 1

Koffing's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 40
221
Attack 65
166
Defense 95
226
Sp. Atk 60
156
Sp. Def 45
126
Speed 35
106
1001
Type Effectiveness

Koffing Abilities

Evades Ground moves.

Neutralizes abilities of all Pokémon in battle.

StenchHidden

Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.

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Koffing Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Poison Gaspoisonstatus90Level 1A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the faces of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those it hits.
Smogpoisonspecial3070Level 4The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.
Smokescreennormalstatus100Level 8The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. This lowers the target's accuracy.
Clear Smogpoisonspecial50Level 12The user attacks the target by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are eliminated.
Assurancedarkphysical60100Level 16This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.
Sludgepoisonspecial65100Level 20The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
HazeicestatusLevel 24The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Self Destructnormalphysical200100Level 28The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Sludge Bombpoisonspecial90100Level 32The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Toxicpoisonstatus90Level 36A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Belchpoisonspecial12090Level 40The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
Explosionnormalphysical250100Level 44The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Mementodarkstatus100Level 48The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.
Destiny BondghoststatusLevel 52If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Acid Spraypoisonspecial40100TMThe user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100TMThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fire Blastfirespecial11085TMThe target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flamethrowerfirespecial90100TMThe target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Gunk Shotpoisonphysical12080TMThe user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Gyro Ballsteelphysical100TMThe user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psybeampsychicspecial65100TMThe target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Scary Facenormalstatus100TMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Sludge Wavepoisonspecial95100TMThe user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Thunderelectricspecial11070TMA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunderboltelectricspecial90100TMThe user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Toxic SpikespoisonstatusTMThe user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Venoshockpoisonspecial65100TMThe user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Will O Wispfirestatus85TMThe user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
CurseghoststatusEggA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Pain SplitnormalstatusEggThe user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.
Spit Upnormalspecial100EggThe power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power.
Spiteghoststatus100EggThe user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
StockpilenormalstatusEggThe user stores power and boosts its Defense and Sp. Def stats. This move can be used up to three times.
SwallownormalstatusEggThe power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to restore its own HP. The more power is stored, the more HP is restored.

Koffing Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning.

Yellow

In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!

Gold

Its thin, filmy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes.

Silver

The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air, keeping it slight­ ly airborne.

Crystal

If one gets close enough to it when it expels poison­ ous gas, the gas swirling inside it can be seen.

In Other Languages

Koffing's Japanese name is Dogars (ドガース). Here are all the official names for Koffing across different languages:

JapaneseドガースDogars
Korean또가스
Chinese (Traditional)瓦斯彈
FrenchSmogo
GermanSmogon
SpanishKoffing
ItalianKoffing
Chinese (Simplified)瓦斯弹

Koffing Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate190
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience68

How to Get Koffing

Koffing can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Koffing in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Koffing

Koffing is a Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 340, Koffing is classified as a Poison Gas Pokémon and is part of the Koffing → Weezing evolution line.

In competitive play, Koffing is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Levitate and Neutralizing Gas and Stench, which allow it to function as a versatile team member with valuable Ground immunity. Koffing is weak to Ground, Psychic-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Koffing can learn 79 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.6m tall and weighing 1kg, Koffing has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.