Infestation + Sludge Bomb
Koffing's best Poison-type moveset is Infestation / Sludge Bomb, with 6.60 DPS and 72.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Koffing ranks #161 (F Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
Koffing is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,214 CP and is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Infestation / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
Koffing takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Koffing takes reduced damage from:
Bug62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Grass62.5%
Poison62.5%
| 1. |  Tackle | Sludge Bomb | 5.44 | 6.66 | 73.6 |
| 2. |  Infestation | Sludge Bomb | 5.39 | 6.60 | 72.9 |
| 3. | Tackle | Sludge | 4.96 | 6.07 | 67.1 |
| 4. | Infestation | Sludge | 4.81 | 5.89 | 65.1 |
| 5. | Tackle |  Dark Pulse | 4.52 | 5.54 | 61.2 |
| 6. | Infestation | Dark Pulse | 4.31 | 5.28 | 58.4 |
Infestation
9
13
1.0s
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
Tackle550.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Dark Pulse80503.0s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
|
| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Sludge50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
|
| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Sludge Bomb85502.5s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
|
| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Koffing's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Koffing's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Koffing has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Koffing reaches a maximum of 1,214 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 645–694 CP, rising to 806–867 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 483–520 CP.
 Max CP | 1214 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 483 CP - 520 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 645 CP - 694 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 645 CP - 694 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 806 CP - 867 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Koffing Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 CP | 2 | 53 CP | 3 | 90 CP |
| 4 | 127 CP | 5 | 163 CP | 6 | 200 CP |
| 7 | 237 CP | 8 | 273 CP | 9 | 310 CP |
| 10 | 347 CP | 11 | 381 CP | 12 | 416 CP |
| 13 | 451 CP | 14 | 485 CP | 15 | 520 CP |
| 16 | 555 CP | 17 | 589 CP | 18 | 624 CP |
| 19 | 659 CP | 20 | 694 CP | 21 | 728 CP |
| 22 | 763 CP | 23 | 798 CP | 24 | 832 CP |
| 25 | 867 CP | 26 | 902 CP | 27 | 936 CP |
| 28 | 971 CP | 29 | 1006 CP | 30 | 1041 CP |
| 31 | 1058 CP | 32 | 1075 CP | 33 | 1093 CP |
| 34 | 1110 CP | 35 | 1127 CP | 36 | 1145 CP |
| 37 | 1162 CP | 38 | 1179 CP | 39 | 1197 CP |
| 40 | 1214 CP | 41 | 1229 CP | 42 | 1245 CP |
| 43 | 1261 CP | 44 | 1276 CP | 45 | 1292 CP |
| 46 | 1308 CP | 47 | 1324 CP | 48 | 1340 CP |
| 49 | 1356 CP | 50 | 1373 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Koffing's Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Koffing.
PoisonMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #109 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Koffing in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Koffing
Weezing
Galarian Weezing
Galarian Shadow Weezing
Shadow Koffing
Shadow WeezingKoffing's height ranges from 0.29 m to 1.2 m, with the average being 0.6 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |   | | |
| 0.29 m | 0.3 m | 0.6 m | 0.9 m | 1.2 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Koffing in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.294 m | 0.3 m |
| 0′12″ | 0′12″ | |
| XS | 0.3 m | 0.6 m |
| 0′12″ | 1′12″ | |
| M | 0.45 m | 0.75 m |
| 1′06″ | 2′06″ | |
| XL | 0.75 m | 0.9 m |
| 2′06″ | 2′11″ | |
| XXL | 0.9 m | 1.2 m |
| 2′11″ | 3′11″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_PSYCHIC |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 8s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 23s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0.6 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Koffing Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Koffing from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Koffing in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Koffing. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, 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, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | 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 2, 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!, 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. |
The best moves for Koffing in Pokémon GO are Infestation and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.6 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 72.9.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, and Poison-type moves.
Koffing’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,214 CP and 1,373 CP at Level 50.
Koffing can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Koffing cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Koffing: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.
Regular Koffing
Shiny Koffing
