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Koga, Fuchsia City Gym

Koga is the fifth gym leader in Pokémon Red, in Fuchsia City. Koga uses Poison-type Pokémon: Koffing (Lv 37), Muk (Lv 39), Koffing (Lv 37), and Weezing (Lv 43). Beat Koga for the Soul Badge, which raises Defense and lets you use SURF outside battle, and TM06 Toxic. Best counters: Ground, Psychic, and Bug moves.

Koga's team

PokémonLevelTypeMoves
Koffing pixel-art sprite Koffing37PoisonTackle, Smog, Sludge, Smokescreen
Muk pixel-art sprite Muk39PoisonDisable, Poison Gas, Minimize, Sludge
Koffing pixel-art sprite Koffing37PoisonTackle, Smog, Sludge, Smokescreen
Weezing pixel-art sprite Weezing43PoisonSmog, Sludge, Smokescreen, Self-Destruct

How to beat Koga

Koga's strongest Pokémon is level 43, so aim for a team around level 45–48. Ground, Psychic, and Bug moves are super effective against most of the team. Koffing is weak to Ground, Psychic, and Bug. Muk is weak to Ground, Psychic, and Bug. Koffing is weak to Ground, Psychic, and Bug. Weezing is weak to Ground, Psychic, and Bug.

Rewards

Previous gym: Erika. Next gym: Sabrina. The gym is in Fuchsia City.

Frequently asked questions

What level is Koga in Pokémon Red?

Koga's Pokémon are level 37 to 43.

What type is Koga's gym?

Poison. Koga uses Koffing, Muk, Koffing, and Weezing.

How do you beat Koga?

Use Ground, Psychic, and Bug moves and bring Pokémon around level 46.

What do you get for beating Koga?

The Soul Badge (raises Defense and lets you use SURF outside battle) and TM06 Toxic.