Koffing
Poison-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Weezing for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on Sludge Bomb. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Koffing takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 380
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 694 CP
Koffing moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Tackle Best | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Sludge STAB | Poison | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Sludge | Poison | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Koffing is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Koffing
How to get Koffing
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Koffing knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 28 | 1,049 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 28 | 1,136 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 661 | 711 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 822 | 884 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 661 | 711 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 499 | 537 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 661 | 711 |
Is Koffing good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Koffing has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (141 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Koffing deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 53 |
| Lv 3 | 90 |
| Lv 4 | 127 |
| Lv 5 | 163 |
| Lv 6 | 200 |
| Lv 7 | 237 |
| Lv 8 | 273 |
| Lv 9 | 310 |
| Lv 10 | 347 |
| Lv 11 | 381 |
| Lv 12 | 416 |
| Lv 13 | 451 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 485 |
| Lv 15 | 520 |
| Lv 16 | 555 |
| Lv 17 | 589 |
| Lv 18 | 624 |
| Lv 19 | 659 |
| Lv 20 | 694 |
| Lv 21 | 728 |
| Lv 22 | 763 |
| Lv 23 | 798 |
| Lv 24 | 832 |
| Lv 25 | 867 |
| Lv 26 | 902 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 936 |
| Lv 28 | 971 |
| Lv 29 | 1,006 |
| Lv 30 | 1,041 |
| Lv 31 | 1,058 |
| Lv 32 | 1,075 |
| Lv 33 | 1,093 |
| Lv 34 | 1,110 |
| Lv 35 | 1,127 |
| Lv 36 | 1,145 |
| Lv 37 | 1,162 |
| Lv 38 | 1,179 |
| Lv 39 | 1,197 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,214 |
| Lv 41 | 1,229 |
| Lv 42 | 1,245 |
| Lv 43 | 1,261 |
| Lv 44 | 1,276 |
| Lv 45 | 1,292 |
| Lv 46 | 1,308 |
| Lv 47 | 1,324 |
| Lv 48 | 1,340 |
| Lv 49 | 1,356 |
| Lv 50 | 1,373 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0109
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 1.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0109_POKEMON_KOFFING
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Koffing in Pokemon GO?
Koffing's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Koffing's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Koffing takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Koffing's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Koffing reaches 1,373 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,214 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Koffing?
A perfect 15/15/15 Koffing shows 694 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 867 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Koffing better than regular Koffing?
Shadow Koffing deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Koffing in Pokemon GO?
Koffing spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Koffing be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Koffing depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.