Collector’s Guide: Koffing (Team Rocket #58)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Koffing
• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 58
• Rarity: Common
• HP: 40
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Illustrator: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Koffing is from the Team Rocket expansion, identified by the set code “base5.” It is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 40 HP. The card features two attacks: “Tackle,” dealing 10 damage for one Colorless energy, and “Poison Gas,” which deals 20 damage and has a chance to Poison the Defending Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). No abilities or resistances are present.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants or alternate versions within the Team Rocket set. It is identified by the card number 58 and the illustrator Sumiyoshi Kizuki’s artwork. The card’s flavor text reads:
“First discovered in a weapons factory, this Pokémon can now be found almost anywhere.”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Koffing card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid handling the card with dirty or oily hands to prevent damage to the surface and edges. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced Dark and Poison-type Pokémon cards, including this Grass-type Koffing. The card reflects the Team Rocket theme with its flavor text referencing Koffing’s origins in a weapons factory. It is a common card with straightforward attacks suitable for early gameplay.

Note: The legality of this card in current tournament formats is unknown.