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Koffingin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

poison

Pokédex Entry

Poison Gas Pokémon

Its thin, balloon-like body is inflated by horribly toxic gases. It reeks when it is nearby.

Koffing in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Koffing is #109 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux. This page covers its poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 7 encounter locations.

Type
Poison
Dex
#109
Abilities
Levitate(Primary)

Grants Immunity from Ground-Type damage.

Aftermath(Secondary)

Fainting damages the foe.

Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
amorphous
Hatch Rate
Slowest (40 cycles)
Catch Rate
190
pokeball
Poké Ball15.6%
greatball
Great Ball21.3%
ultraball
Ultra Ball26.1%
Base Exp
114
EV Yield
1 Defense
Wild Held Items
Weak To
ground ×2psychic ×2
Resists
grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Base form
Level up Koffing to Lv. 35
Use Zonal Stone on Koffing

How to Obtain

Koffing appears in Celadon City (uncommon), in Mahogany Town (uncommon), and in Rocket Hideout (uncommon), among four other areas. Wild ones range from level 14 to 40. There's a one-time encounter in Rocket Hideout at level 18.

LocationLevelMethodFormHeld ItemPrerequisite
Rocket HideoutLv. 18static---
Rocket HideoutLv. 21static---

Wild Encounters (7)

Level Up Moves (17)

TackleLevel: 1normal
PWR40ACC100PP35
A physical attack in which the user charges, full body, into the foe.
SmokescreenLevel: 3normal
PWR0ACC100PP20
An obscuring cloud of smoke or ink reduces the foe's accuracy.
SmogLevel: 5poison
PWR20ACC70PP20
The foe is attacked with exhaust gases. It may also poison the foe.
Poison GasLevel: 7poison
PWR0ACC55PP40
The foe is sprayed with a cloud of toxic gas that may poison the foe.
PaybackLevel: 10dark
PWR50ACC100PP10
An attack move that gains in intensity if the target has hurt the user.
HazeLevel: 13ice
PWR0ACC0PP30
Eliminates all stat changes among all Pokémon engaged in battle.
IncinerateLevel: 16fire
PWR60ACC100PP15
The user burns the foe completely, consuming any held Berry.
AssuranceLevel: 19dark
PWR50ACC100PP10
Does double damage if the foe has already taken damage this turn.
SludgeLevel: 23poison
PWR65ACC100PP20
Toxic sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
PsybeamLevel: 27psychic
PWR65ACC100PP20
A peculiar ray is shot at the foe. It may leave the foe confused.
Gyro BallLevel: 31steel
PWR1ACC100PP5
A high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the foe, the greater the damage.
TormentLevel: 34dark
PWR0ACC100PP15
It enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move successively.
Toxic SpikesLevel: 38poison
PWR0ACC0PP20
Poisoned spikes are laid around the enemy to Poison foes switching in.
Sludge BombLevel: 42poison
PWR90ACC100PP10
Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
Destiny BondLevel: 46ghost
PWR0ACC0PP5
If the user faints, the foe delivering the final hit also faints.
Double-EdgeLevel: 50normal
PWR120ACC100PP15
A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little.
Pain SplitLevel: 55normal
PWR0ACC0PP20
The user adds its HP to the foe's HP, then equally shares the total HP.

Egg Moves (9)

Curseghost
PWR0ACC0PP10
A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
Destiny Bondghost
PWR0ACC0PP5
If the user faints, the foe delivering the final hit also faints.
Grudgeghost
PWR0ACC0PP5
If the user faints, this move deletes the PP of the move that finished it.
Pain Splitnormal
PWR0ACC0PP20
The user adds its HP to the foe's HP, then equally shares the total HP.
Psybeampsychic
PWR65ACC100PP20
A peculiar ray is shot at the foe. It may leave the foe confused.
Psywavepsychic
PWR1ACC100PP15
The foe is attacked with an odd, hot energy wave that varies in intensity.
Screechnormal
PWR0ACC85PP40
An ear-splitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
Spiteghost
PWR0ACC100PP10
A move that cuts 2 to 5 PP from the move last used by the foe.
Will-O-Wispfire
PWR0ACC85PP15
A sinister, bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn.

TM/HM Moves (19)

Curseghost
PWR0ACC0PP10TM03
A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
Rolloutrock
PWR30ACC90PP20TM04
A 5-turn rolling attack that becomes stronger each time it hits.
Toxicpoison
PWR0ACC85PP10TM06
A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Zap Cannonelectric
PWR120ACC50PP5TM07
An electric blast is fired like a cannon to inflict damage and paralyze.
Hidden Powertypeless
PWR60ACC100PP15TM10
An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny Dayfire
PWR0ACC0PP5TM11
The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Protectnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM17
Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain Dancewater
PWR0ACC0PP5TM18
A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
Thunderelectric
PWR120ACC70PP10TM25
A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Returnnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM27
This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Shadow Ballghost
PWR80ACC100PP15TM30
A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Double Teamnormal
PWR0ACC0PP15TM32
The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swaggernormal
PWR0ACC90PP15TM34
A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Sludge Bombpoison
PWR90ACC100PP10TM36
Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
Fire Blastfire
PWR120ACC85PP5TM38
The foe is hit with an intense flame. It may leave the target with a burn.
Shock Waveelectric
PWR60ACC0PP20TM41
A rapid jolt of electricity strikes the foe. It can't be evaded.
Restpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP10TM44
The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Thiefdark
PWR60ACC100PP25TM46
An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
Flashnormal
PWR0ACC100PP20HM05
A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves.

Move Tutor Moves (13)

Thunderbolt(Celadon City)electric
PWR95ACC100PP15Tutor
A strong electrical attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Flamethrower(Celadon City)fire
PWR95ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is scorched with intense flames. The foe may suffer a burn.
Attract(Goldenrod City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP15Tutor
If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk(Ecruteak City)normal
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Gyro Ball(Olivine City, Underwater Sevii)steel
PWR1ACC100PP5Tutor
A high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the foe, the greater the damage.
Gunk Shot(Fuchsia City)poison
PWR120ACC70PP5Tutor
Filthy garbage is shot at the foe. It may also poison the target.
Will-O-Wisp(Cinnabar Island, Cinnabar Volcano)fire
PWR0ACC85PP15Tutor
A sinister, bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn.
Pain Split(Sprout Tower)normal
PWR0ACC0PP20Tutor
The user adds its HP to the foe's HP, then equally shares the total HP.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)normal
PWR70ACC100PP20Tutor
An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP10Tutor
The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)normal
PWR85ACC100PP15Tutor
The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Dark Pulse(Battle Tower, Victory Road)dark
PWR80ACC100PP15Tutor
The user releases a horrible aura that may also make the foe flinch.
Taunt(Battle Tower, Three Island, Underwater Sevii)dark
PWR0ACC100PP20Tutor
The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves.

Type Summary

2
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
12
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Koffing. Use these types to counter it effectively.

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Koffing resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Base Stats

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