Koffing #5 from Rocket Gang - Common - Illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Grass

Koffing

#5/65 in Rocket Gang, Common, 40 HP, Grass, illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

Card number
#5/65
Rarity
Common
HP
40 HP
Type
Grass
Language
Japanese
Release date
November 21, 1997
Illustrator
Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Original name
ドガース
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Collector Notes

Koffing

Koffing appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang, released on November 21, 1997. Koffing is a common rarity and 40 HP. The Rocket Gang set contains 65 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

Collector Insights

Koffing is a Pokémon with 40 HP and a Common rarity, featured in the Rocket Gang set released on November 21, 1997. It has two attacks: Tackle, which costs one Colorless energy and deals 10 damage, and Poison Gas, requiring one Grass and one Colorless energy to deal 20 damage. The Poison Gas attack includes a secondary effect where a coin flip may poison the defending Pokémon if it lands heads. The card’s artwork is attributed to artist Sumiyoshi Kizuki, and its theme color is a warm earth tone with the hex code #9ea25e. Koffing’s design aligns with the Rocket Gang set’s aesthetic, reflecting its Grass-type characteristics. The card’s simplicity in attack mechanics emphasizes straightforward combat interactions. Its inclusion in the set highlights its role as a foundational Pokémon for early-game strategies.

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