Koffing (Plasma Storm 57) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Koffing from the Plasma Storm set is an Uncommon card numbered 57 with 60 HP. It features the attack Smokescreen, adding a strategic element to gameplay. Its modest stats make it a straightforward choice for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Smokescreen – 20 damage; may prevent the Defending Pokémon’s next attack if a coin flip is tails
• Flavor Text: Toxic gas is held within its thin, balloon-shaped body, so it can cause massive explosions.
• Image: /images/bw8/bw8-57.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Black & White series, specifically the Plasma Storm set, numbered 57. It is an Uncommon rarity card with no evolutions or abilities listed.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its Psychic type, the Plasma Storm set code “bw8,” and the illustrator credit to match.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it is an Uncommon card that may hold collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm: This set includes this Koffing card as a Basic Psychic-type with a unique Smokescreen attack that can disrupt the opponent’s next attack. The set focuses on dynamic and volatile Pokémon, with this card exemplifying those traits through its flavor text and design.