Koffing

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Koffing
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National Pokédex
Lickitung - Koffing (#109) - Weezing
Johto Pokédex
Heracross - Koffing (#114) - Weezing
Hoenn Pokédex
Muk - Koffing (#108) - Weezing
Japanese name Dogars
Evolves from None
Evolves into Weezing
Generation First
Species Poison Gas Pokémon
Type Poison
Height 2 ft 0 in (0.6 m)
Weight 2.0 lb (1.0 kg)
Ability Levitate

Koffing (ドガース Dogāsu?, Dogars in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise.

Koffing is a spelling variant of coughing, one of the reactions experienced when in proximity of Koffing's noxious gases.

The Japanese name uses the English loanword "gas" (which is used by Japanese to refer to both gasoline and the state of matter), with the prefix "do" meaning "bad" or "poisonous". The US beta version of the game, as well as promotional materials and copies of the first few episodes of the Pokemon anime, used the name "NY" (referring to New York as a polluted region).

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Koffing resembles a purple floating sphere with large pores over its surface that release poisonous gas. These pores also make it resemble a naval mine. It has two eyes, a vacant, blissful expression and a skull and crossbones pattern (a universal symbol for poison) on its front.

Koffing's thin, filmy, slightly transparent body stores a collection of highly toxic gases that swirl in its insides. These gases have a density slightly less than the density of air, allowing Koffing to float and hover above ground like a hot-air balloon.

Koffing concocts its internal gases and increases their toxicity by mixing raw garbage, setting off complex chemical reactions whose rate and products are proportional to the area temperature. If the temperature rises too high, however, there is a chance that the pressure exercised by the gases on Koffing's body will become too great, causing it to expand and finally explode. However, it can seemingly reform itself once blown up.

Koffing can also make itself explode at will if sufficiently provoked by overinflating itself. While this behavior is also shared by Voltorb and Electrode, Koffing is not known to explode as frequently and unpredictably as the other two Pokémon are.

Besides self-destruction, Koffing can employ less dramatic defensive measures. It can expel its gases to the surrounding area through pores on its surface. The vile gases can cause coughs, tears, poisoning or suffocation, in all cases potentially incapacitating Koffing's foes and shielding it from attack.

[edit] In the Pokémon video games

Koffing is fairly common. In Pokémon Red and Blue, Koffing is found in Cinnabar Island's run-down Pokémon Mansion. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, it can additionally be found floating over the ponds of Celadon City.

In Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal, it can be found in the Burned Tower and in Team Rocket's hideout in Mahogany Town.

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Koffing is found in the Fiery Path.

It is interesting to note that in Pokemon Red and Blue versions, Koffing's sprite placed its skull-and-crossbones marking above its mouth and eyes, but in later versions, the marking was below its face.

Koffing's defense stat is very good, but the rest of its attributes are around average or low. Koffing has in its possession an array of moves that poison its opponents and lower their accuracy, so one strategy is to poison opponents and prevent them from attacking successfully while the poisoning condition gradually drains their health. Koffing's Levitate ability gives it a much-needed immunity to Ground-type attacks, against which it would otherwise be vulnerable, leaving it only one vulnerability: Psychic-types.

Koffing has a cameo in the Nintendo platform-fighting game Super Smash Bros. as one of roughly 15 Pokémon which may emerge from thrown Poké Balls, often juggling opponents with its damaging Smog attack. It was replaced by its evolved form Weezing in Super Smash Bros. Melee, where it has been recorded to do upwards of 100% damage to opponents caught in the noxious gas, making it one of the more desired results of throwing the Poké Ball item.

Koffing are also found in the Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap in the Cave Course. They will be chasing Jigglypuff through the air around the player’s vehicle, and if knocked out by Pokémon Food or a Pester Ball the Jigglypuff will be happy and assemble near the end of the course. Also, in the Volcano course, throwing a Pester Ball into the first Volcano will cause a large cloud in the shape of a Koffing to emerge. This is one of six Pokémon Signs that must be photographed to gain access to the seventh course.

[edit] In the Anime

Prior to the evolution of his Weezing, James of team Rocket used a Koffing in battle. It would often be used alongside Jessie's Ekans. It's revealed that James got Koffing for Christmas. James releases his Weezing to protect a herd of Koffing in "A Poached Ego".

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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