koffing

Koffing is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Poison

Abilities:

• Levitate: Immune to Ground-type moves (Note: This ability was replaced with Neutralizing Gas in Generation VIII).
• Neutralizing Gas (Hidden Ability): Negates all abilities of other Pokémon on the field.

Physical Characteristics:

• Spherical, purple Pokémon with a skull-and-crossbones marking on its lower half
• Emits toxic gases from its body
• Has small eyes and a wide mouth, often depicted smiling
• Gases it releases can change color depending on its mood

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in urban areas with high pollution, like factories or power plants
• Thrives in environments with toxic fumes and smoke
• Known for its cheerful disposition despite its toxic nature
• Floats in the air, often bobbing around

In Battle:

• Known for its high Defense and decent Special Attack
• Common moves include Sludge Bomb, Toxic, and Explosion
• Effective against Grass and Fairy types
• Weak to Psychic and Ground types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Weezing starting at level 35
• In the Galar region, Koffing evolves into Galarian Weezing with its Fairy/Poison dual typing

Interesting Facts:

• Koffing's design is inspired by pollution and smog
• Originally, its Japanese name "Dogars" was based on the words "gas" and "doku," meaning poison
• Known to be lighter than air, Koffing can float and drift with the wind
• In the anime, James from Team Rocket famously owned a Koffing, highlighting its mischievous yet loyal nature

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases inits body, it is prone to exploding without warning.
• Blue: 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.
• Ruby: If KOFFING becomes agitated, it raises the toxicity of its internal gases and jets them out from all over its body.This Pokémon may also overinflate its round body, then explode.
• 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.
• 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.
• Firered: Its thin, balloon-like body is inflated by horribly toxic gases. It reeks when it is nearby.
• Leafgreen: Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning.
• Diamond: Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
• Pearl: Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
• Platinum: Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
• Heartgold: Its thin, filmy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes.
• Soulsilver: The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air, keeping it slightly airborne.
• Black: Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
• White: Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
• Black-2: Toxic gas is held within its thin, balloon-shaped body, so it can cause massive explosions.
• White-2: Toxic gas is held within its thin, balloon-shaped body, so it can cause massive explosions.
• X: Its thin, balloon-like body is inflated by horribly toxic gases. It reeks when it is nearby.
• Y: Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.
• Omega-Ruby: If Koffing becomes agitated, it raises the toxicity of its internal gases and jets them out from all over its body. This Pokémon may also overinflate its round body, then explode.
• 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!
• Lets-Go-Eevee: In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!
• Sword: Its body is full of poisonous gas. It floats into garbage dumps, seeking out the fumes of raw, rotting trash.
• Shield: It adores polluted air. Some claim that Koffing used to be more plentiful in the Galar region than they are now.