The Essentials on Koffing
- Type
- Poison
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Ground, Psychic Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy
- Evolution
- Koffing → Weezing (Lv. 35)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 340 · top stat: Defense (95) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 135 in the Kitakami Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Smogo in French · ドガース, Dogars in Japanese · Smogon in German All Languages
Overview
Koffing is a Poison-type Pokémon, No. 109 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Poison Gas Pokémon. Height: 0.6 m, weight: 1 kg.
Koffing evolves into Weezing (Lv. 35).
Abilities: Levitate and Neutralizing Gas. Hidden Ability: Stench. Koffing is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#109
National Pokédex
Category
Poison Gas Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
40
255
Attack
65
255
Defense
95
255
Special Attack
60
255
Special Defense
45
255
Speed
35
255
Total
340
Min HP (Lv. 100)
190
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
284
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Poison). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 2 types
Ground
×2
Psychic
×2
Normal (×1) — 11 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Ice
×1
Flying
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 5 types
Grass
×½
Fighting
×½
Poison
×½
Bug
×½
Fairy
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
Ability 2
While the Pokémon is in the battle, the effects of all other Pokémon's Abilities will be nullified or will not be triggered.
By releasing a stench when attacking, the Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.
Koffing Evolution
Koffing Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Poison
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Koffing Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Poison Gas
Poison
Stat
90%
—
40
4
Smog
Poison
Spec.
70%
30
20
8
Smokescreen
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
12
Clear Smog
Poison
Spec.
—
50
15
16
Assurance
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
10
20
Sludge
Poison
Spec.
100%
65
20
24
Haze
Ice
Stat
—
—
30
28
Self-Destruct
Normal
Phys.
100%
200
5
29
Gyro Ball
Steel
Phys.
100%
—
5
32
Sludge Bomb
Poison
Spec.
100%
90
10
36
Toxic
Poison
Stat
90%
—
10
40
Belch
Poison
Spec.
90%
120
10
44
Explosion
Normal
Phys.
100%
250
5
48
Memento
Dark
Stat
100%
—
10
52
Destiny Bond
Ghost
Stat
—
—
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Amorphous
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Defense
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Koffing
Available in 21 games, 144 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Red
Crystal
Gold
Silver
Emerald
FireRed
LeafGreen
Ruby
Sapphire
HeartGold
Platinum
SoulSilver
Black 2
White 2
Omega Ruby
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation I
Blue 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Pokémon Mansion 2F
Lv. 30 5%
Pokémon Mansion 1F
Lv. 30 5%
Pokémon Mansion 3F
Lv. 34 5%
Pokémon Mansion B1F
Lv. 35 5%
Red 10 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(10)
Pokémon Mansion 1F
Lv. 30 20%
Pokémon Mansion 2F
Lv. 30 10%
Pokémon Mansion 3F
Lv. 31 20%
Pokémon Mansion B1F
Lv. 31 10%
Pokémon Mansion B1F
Lv. 31 20%
Pokémon Mansion 1F
Lv. 32 20%
Pokémon Mansion B1F
Lv. 33 20%
Pokémon Mansion 2F
Lv. 34 15%
Pokémon Mansion 2F
Lv. 34 20%
Pokémon Mansion 3F
Lv. 35 15%
Generation II
Crystal 12 encounters
Available
▼
Static encounter
(7)
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Tall grass
(5)
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 12 5%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 30%
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 14 30%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 20%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 4%
Gold 15 encounters
Available
▼
Static encounter
(7)
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Tall grass
(8)
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 30%
Morning
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 30%
Night
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 14 30%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 30%
Day
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 20%
Day
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 20%
Night
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 16 5%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 20%
Morning
Silver 15 encounters
Available
▼
Static encounter
(7)
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Tall grass
(8)
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 30%
Day
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 30%
Night
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 14 30%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 30%
Morning
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 20%
Morning
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 16 5%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 20%
Day
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 20%
Night
Generation III
Emerald 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Fiery Path
Lv. 15 20%
Fiery Path
Lv. 16 5%
FireRed 9 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(1)
Celadon City
Lv. 30-40 1%
Tall grass
(8)
Pokémon Mansion 3F
Lv. 28 20%
Pokémon Mansion B1F
Lv. 28 20%
Pokémon Mansion 1F
Lv. 28 20%
Pokémon Mansion 2F
Lv. 28 20%
Pokémon Mansion 3F
Lv. 30 10%
Pokémon Mansion B1F
Lv. 30 10%
Pokémon Mansion 1F
Lv. 30 10%
Pokémon Mansion 2F
Lv. 30 10%
LeafGreen 5 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(1)
Celadon City
Lv. 30-40 1%
Tall grass
(4)
Pokémon Mansion 2F
Lv. 28 5%
Pokémon Mansion B1F
Lv. 28 5%
Pokémon Mansion 1F
Lv. 28 5%
Pokémon Mansion 3F
Lv. 28 5%
Ruby 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Fiery Path
Lv. 15 20%
Fiery Path
Lv. 16 5%
Sapphire 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Fiery Path
Lv. 14 1%
Fiery Path
Lv. 14 1%
Generation IV
HeartGold 22 encounters
Available
▼
Static encounter
(5)
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Tall grass
(17)
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 14 20%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 20%
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 14 10%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 10%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Morning
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 16 4%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 10%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Night
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 16 1%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 10%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Night
Platinum 7 encounters
Available
▼
Static encounter
(5)
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Team Rocket HQ
Lv. 21 100%
Tall grass
(2)
Stark Mountain
Lv. 53 1%
Stark Mountain
Lv. 53 4%
SoulSilver 17 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(17)
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 14 20%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 20%
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 14 10%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 10%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Morning
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 16 4%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 10%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Night
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 16 1%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 10%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Night
Generation V
Black 2 6 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(3)
Virbank Complex
Lv. 11 10%
Virbank Complex
Lv. 13 4%
Virbank Complex
Lv. 14 1%
Tall grass
(3)
Virbank Complex
Lv. 10 10%
Virbank Complex
Lv. 12 4%
Virbank Complex
Lv. 13 1%
White 2 6 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(3)
Virbank Complex
Lv. 11 10%
Virbank Complex
Lv. 13 4%
Virbank Complex
Lv. 14 1%
Tall grass
(3)
Virbank Complex
Lv. 10 10%
Virbank Complex
Lv. 12 4%
Virbank Complex
Lv. 13 1%
Generation VI
Omega Ruby 1 encounter
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(1)
Fiery Path
Lv. 8 35%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 5 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(5)
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 37-42 100%
Pokémon Mansion 2F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Pokémon Mansion B1F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Pokémon Mansion 1F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Pokémon Mansion 3F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Kitakami (The Teal Mask)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Kitakami (The Teal Mask)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ruby
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sapphire
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Emerald
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Omega Ruby
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Koffing in Pokémon GO
- 1,214Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 694Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 50 🍬to evolve into Weezing
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
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.”
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
“In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!”
Let’s 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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Smogo
🇬🇧 English
Koffing
🇯🇵 漢字
ドガース
🇯🇵 Kana
ドガース
🇯🇵 Romaji
Dogars
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Smogon
🇪🇸 Español
Koffing
🇮🇹 Italiano
Koffing
🇰🇷 한국어
또가스
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
瓦斯弹
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
瓦斯彈
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Gaz Mortel
🇬🇧 EN
Poison Gas Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
どくガスポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Giftwolken-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Koffing
What type is Koffing?
Koffing is a Poison-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Koffing?
Koffing evolves into Weezing (Lv. 35).
What are Koffing's weaknesses?
Koffing is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Koffing's Hidden Ability?
Koffing's Hidden Ability is Stench. Its regular Abilities are Levitate and Neutralizing Gas.
Can you get a Shiny Koffing in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Koffing is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
