Koga’s Koffing 79/132
Set: Gym Challenge
Released: Oct 16, 2000
Grass TypeRaw Prices
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Population Report (PSA)
How often each PSA grade appears in the population for this card variant.
Grade
Pop
% Pop
Value
- PSA 10 Gem Mint21442.04%$157.08
- PSA 9 Mint21943.03%$29.78
- PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint5210.22%$19.88
- PSA 7 Near Mint183.54%$14.62
- PSA 6 Excellent-Mint50.98%—
- PSA 5 Excellent10.20%—
- PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent00.00%—
- PSA 3 Very Good00.00%—
- PSA 2 Good00.00%—
- PSA 1 Poor00.00%—
Is Koga’s Koffing 79/132 worth grading?
Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $2.61 raw copy.
- Profit
- Loss
- Break-even
Break-even $35.18
$2.61
Raw
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PSA 1
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PSA 2
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PSA 3
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PSA 4
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PSA 5
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PSA 6
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$14.62
PSA 7
−$17.89
$19.88
PSA 8
−$13.31
$29.78
PSA 9
−$4.70
$157.08
PSA 10
+$106.05
Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $2.61 raw cost.
Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #[109]
- Card Number 79/132
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date16/10/2000
- SeriesGym
- Expansion Gym Challenge
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points40 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Grass 
Psychic ×2 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Smelly Gas10
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (including your own). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts mischievous Koffing floating through a murky, toxic environment, exuding thick, billowing clouds of poisonous gas with a carefree grin, while multiple Koffing forms drift ominously in the background.
Playability Overview
Koga's Koffing can strategically disrupt opponents' bench setups with its risky but potentially impactful Smelly Gas attack, though it requires careful timing due to damage also affecting your own benched Pokémon.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Toxic CloudKoga's Koffing has a fun, mischievous vibe with that swirling gas and a cheeky expression. I'd pair it with other Poison-type Pokémon or cards featuring funky backgrounds, like that Grimer with the sludge. The art gives off a quirky, playful energy, making it a standout on a page dedicated to mischievous characters.Additional Binder Suggestions: Swamp / Playful / Retro / Poisonous Pals / Quirky Gas
