Koffing Collector’s Guide: Cosmic Eclipse #243

Character Intro

Koffing from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare Secret card numbered 243. This 60 HP Basic Pokémon features the ability Blow-Away Bomb and the attack Poison Gas for disruptive, status-focused play.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Ability: Blow-Away Bomb — When discarded by Roxie, places 1 damage counter on each opponent’s Pokémon.
• Attack: Poison Gas — Deals 10 damage and poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: Its thin, balloon-like body is inflated by horribly toxic gases. It reeks when it is nearby.
• Set: Cosmic Eclipse (sm12)
• Card Number: 243
• Rarity: Rare Secret

Key Printings

This exact printing is from Cosmic Eclipse, identified as card number 243. It is a Rare Secret Psychic-type Koffing featuring a unique ability and attack, illustrated by HYOGONOSUKE.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm12,” card number 243, Rare Secret rarity symbol, Psychic typing, and distinct artwork within the Cosmic Eclipse set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid edge wear by minimizing handling; for long-term preservation, use a hard case.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Includes the Rare Secret Koffing #243, a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon with a strategic ability and a status-inflicting attack. The set’s cosmic themes complement Koffing’s toxic gas motif.