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
| Pokémon | Level | Type | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Poison | Tackle, Smog, Sludge, Smokescreen | |
| 39 | Poison | Disable, Poison Gas, Minimize, Sludge | |
| 37 | Poison | Tackle, Smog, Sludge, Smokescreen | |
| 43 | Poison | Smog, 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
- Soul Badge: raises Defense and lets you use SURF outside battle.
- TM06 Toxic.
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.