Koffing #109
Biology
Koffing is a noxious gas-filled spherical Pokémon. It has empty eyes and a broad mouth with two pointed teeth in the upper jaw. However, a whole set of teeth can be seen in the animation. A cream-colored skull-and-crossbones insignia appears underneath its visage. This Pokémon's body is covered with geyser-like protrusions that normally emit a mustard-colored gas. The purple skin of Koffing is very thin, and over-inflation may cause it to burst.
Koffing generates gases inside its body by combining poisons and waste, and more gas is produced at greater temperatures. These gases are foul-smelling and cause sniffles, coughs, and teary eyes in those who are exposed to them. Koffing can hover because the gases are lighter than air. When irritated, it emits a more harmful gas via the holes in its body. Koffing's gas, as depicted in the anime, may be ignited by fire or electricity. It feeds on raw, rotting trash found in gas dumps and polluted air. Due to manufacturers, k...