Koffing (ex8-62) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Koffing is a Common card from the Deoxys set, numbered 62. It has 50 HP and features the attack Smog. Its simple design suits this gaseous creature well.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic (×2)
• Attack: Smog (Poison effect, costs 1 Grass energy)
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex Deoxys set, identified by set code ex8 and card number 62. It is a common rarity card, making it accessible for collectors focusing on this series.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are known for this card. Key identifiers include the illustrator Hisao Nakamura and the Grass typing, which is unusual for Koffing, typically a Poison type. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/ex8/ex8-62.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card from an older set, preserving this Koffing in a protective sleeve and storing it in a cool, dry place will help maintain its condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to prevent fading of the illustration by Hisao Nakamura.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys (ex8): This set features a variety of Pokémon with unique typings and attacks. Koffing stands out here as a Grass-type Basic Pokémon with a simple but effective Poison-inducing attack, fitting the set’s experimental theme.