Koga’s Weezing Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Koga’s Weezing from the Gym Challenge set is an uncommon card numbered 50. It has 70 HP and features the distinctive Toxic Cloud attack. The card’s vivid design captures Koga’s signature Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Koga’s Weezing
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Koga’s Koffing)
• Type: Grass
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Attacks:
• Spontaneous Explosion: Flip a coin; if heads, deals 40 damage but Koga’s Weezing takes 30 damage itself; if tails, deals 10 damage.
• Toxic Cloud: Flip a coin; if heads, poisons the Defending Pokémon with increased poison damage (20 instead of 10).
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Set Code: gym2
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

The key printing of Koga’s Weezing is from the Gym Challenge set, identified by card number 50. It is notable for its Grass typing, unusual for Weezing, and coin-flip mechanics that introduce strategic risk and reward.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “gym2,” card number 50, and the unique Grass type classification. The illustrator Ken Sugimori’s artwork is a key identifier for collectors.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this card in tournament play is unknown. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unique artwork, maintaining near-mint condition helps retain collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Features Koga’s Weezing as card number 50—an uncommon Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with coin-flip-based attacks. It stands out for its unusual typing and strategic gameplay elements. The set’s release date is unknown, and the card remains sought-after by fans of the Gym series.