Where can I find Koffing in SoulGold?

Koffing can be found in 11 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Koffing?

Koffing is a poison-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Koffing learn in SoulGold?

Koffing can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Koffingin Pokémon SoulGold

poison

Pokédex Entry

Poison Gas Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Poison

Dex

#109

Abilities

Levitate(Primary)

Not hit by Ground attacks.

Neutralizing Gas(Secondary)

All Abilities are nullified.

Stench(Hidden)

May cause a foe to flinch.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

amorphous

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

Smokeball(5%)

Weak To

ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Koffing

Base form

→

Weezing

Level up Koffing to Lv. 35 outside Galar

→

Weezing (Galarian)

Use Strangesouvenir on Koffing

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How to Obtain

Koffing appears in Burned Tower 1F (rare), in Burned Tower B1F (rare), and in Rocket Hideout B1F (rare). Wild ones range from level 18 to 22.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Poison GasLevel: 1Poison Gas	poison	0	55	40
1	Poison GasLevel: 1Poison Gas	Envelops the foes in a toxic Envelops the foe in a toxic gas that may poison.
4	SmogLevel: 4Smog	poison	0	70	20
4	SmogLevel: 4Smog	An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison.
8	SmokescreenLevel: 8Smokescreen	normal	0	100	20
8	SmokescreenLevel: 8Smokescreen	Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc.
12	Clear SmogLevel: 12Clear Smog	poison	50	0	15
12	Clear SmogLevel: 12Clear Smog	Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes.
16	AssuranceLevel: 16Assurance	dark	0	100	10
16	AssuranceLevel: 16Assurance	An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
20	SludgeLevel: 20Sludge	poison	65	100	20
20	SludgeLevel: 20Sludge	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
24	HazeLevel: 24Haze	ice	0	0	30
24	HazeLevel: 24Haze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
28	Self DestructLevel: 28Self Destruct	normal	0	100	5
28	Self DestructLevel: 28Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
32	Sludge BombLevel: 32Sludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10
32	Sludge BombLevel: 32Sludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
36	ToxicLevel: 36Toxic	poison	0	0	10
36	ToxicLevel: 36Toxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
40	BelchLevel: 40Belch	poison	120	90	10
40	BelchLevel: 40Belch	Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it.
44	ExplosionLevel: 44Explosion	normal	0	100	5
44	ExplosionLevel: 44Explosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
48	MementoLevel: 48Memento	dark	0	0	10
48	MementoLevel: 48Memento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.
52	Destiny BondLevel: 52Destiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
52	Destiny BondLevel: 52Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.

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Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ScreechScreech	normal	0	85	40
ScreechScreech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
PsywavePsywave	psychic	1	0	15
PsywavePsywave	Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity.
PsybeamPsybeam	psychic	65	100	20
PsybeamPsybeam	Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
Pain SplitPain Split	normal	0	0	20
Pain SplitPain Split	Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally.
GrudgeGrudge	ghost	0	0	5
GrudgeGrudge	If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move.
SpiteSpite	ghost	0	100	10
SpiteSpite	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
StockpileStockpile	normal	0	0	0
StockpileStockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
SwallowSwallow	normal	0	0	10
SwallowSwallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	1	100	10
Spit UpSpit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	poison	0	0	20
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
Venom DrenchVenom Drench	poison	0	100	20
Venom DrenchVenom Drench	Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of poisoned foes.

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TM/HM Moves (30)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
InfestationInfestation	bug	20	100	20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	poison	95	100	10	TM34TM34
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.