TL;DR. Koffing is a pure poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 340. Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning.
Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning.
Stat spread.
Total of 340. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Koffing in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Koffing reaches 1,214 CP at level 40 and 1,389 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Koffing first appeared on July 25, 2019, during Team GO Rocket disruption.
- Koffing
- Shadow
- Galarian Weezing
- Weezing by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 21 to Apr 10, 2024, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21 to Apr 10, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2019 | 1-star | Team GO Rocket Leader Disruption |
| Jul 25 to Jul 31, 2019 | 1-star | Team GO Rocket Disruption |
Koffing in competitive play.
Koffing is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1028 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Koffing.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Koffing, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Koffing?
Koffing is a pure Poison-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Koffing weak to?
Koffing takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Koffing resistant to?
Koffing resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Koffing evolve?
Koffing evolves into Weezing (Level 35) or Galarian Weezing (Level 35 in Galar (yields Galarian Weezing)).
What generation is Koffing from?
Koffing was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0109.
What are Koffing's base stats?
Koffing has HP 40, Attack 65, Defense 95, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 45, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 340.
What are Koffing's abilities?
Koffing can have the abilities Levitate, Neutralizing Gas, plus the Hidden Ability Stench.
Is Koffing legendary or mythical?
No. Koffing is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Koffing's best stat?
Koffing's highest base stat is Defense at 95, which ranks 7th of 83 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Koffing good?
Koffing has a base stat total of 340, the 719th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 55th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Koffing's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it. Neutralizing Gas does not change its matchups. Stench does not change its matchups.
Through the generations.
Koffing as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Koffing is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Levitate: Ground moves miss it.
Neutralizing Gas: does not change its type matchups.
Stench: does not change its type matchups.
Koffing vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 83 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Koffing | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 66 | -26 |
| Attack | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Defense | 95 | 66 | +29 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 69 | -24 |
| Speed | 35 | 68 | -33 |
| Total | 340 | 412 | -72 |
Koffing appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Koffing is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Koffing.
Every main-series game Koffing is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildOni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildDusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Outskirts, Motostoke Riverbank
- RaidEast Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- BreedWeezing
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Trade
- Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildPower Plant, Pokémon Mansion
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildFiery Path
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildVirbank Complex
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- BreedWeezing
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildStark Mountain
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildBurned Tower
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Marshland, default)
- WildTeam Rocket HQ (Five)
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildFiery Path
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildPokémon Mansion
- WildCeladon City (surfing)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildBurned Tower
- WildTeam Rocket HQ (Seven)
Generation IObtainableTrade
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildPokémon Mansion
- YellowTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Koffing appears in 25 episodes.
From EP002 (1997-04-08) through HZ070 (2024-10-25).
TCG Pocket appearances
Koffing in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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