Koffing #3 from Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) - Common - Illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya
Pokémon

Koffing

#3/36 in Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), Common, 50 HP, illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya.

Card number
#3/36
Rarity
Common
HP
50 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
June 17, 1998
Illustrator
Tomokazu Komiya
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Collector Notes

Koffing

Koffing appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), released on June 17, 1998. Koffing is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set contains 36 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Tomokazu Komiya.

Collector Insights

Koffing is a Pokémon card with 50 HP, featuring an attack named Strange Gas that costs two Grass energy to deal 20 damage. The attack’s effect involves flipping a coin, with heads resulting in all opponent’s Pokémon Powers being disabled until the end of their next turn. It belongs to the Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set, released on June 17, 1998, and is illustrated by artist Tomokazu Komiya. The card’s themecolor is a light beige tone, matching its Grass-type association. It is classified as a Common rarity and is part of the Pokémon supertype. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its thematic connection to gas-related abilities, emphasizing strategic disruption in gameplay. Its simplicity and straightforward effect make it a foundational entry in the series.

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