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{{CharInfobox|
{{Character Infobox
|color={{poison color}}
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|corecolor={{poison color light}}
|corecolor={{poison color light}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|name=Koga
|name=Koga
|jname=キョウ
|jname=キョウ
|tmname=Kyō
|tmname=Kyou
|slogan=yes
|sloganline=The Poisonous Ninja Master
|sloganline=The Poisonous Ninja Master
|image=HeartGold SoulSilver Koga.png
|image=Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Koga.png
|size=200px
|size=225px
|caption=Art from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|caption=Art from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] by [[Megumi Mizutani]]<ref>[[a:File:KogaTrapUnbrokenBonds177.jpg|Koga's Trap (Unbroken Bonds 177)]]</ref>
|gender=Male
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|eyes=Black
|hair=Greying teal
|hair=Greying teal
|hometown=[[Fuchsia City]]
|hometown=[[Fuchsia City]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives=[[Janine]] (daughter)<br>{{an|Aya}} (anime only, sister)
|relatives=[[Janine]] (daughter)<br>{{an|Aya}} (sister) (anime)
|trainer=yes
}}
|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}<br>[[Elite Four]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|game=yes
|color={{poison color light}}
|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}
|gen={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|VII}}, {{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
|games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}
|counterpart=[[Koga (Masters)]]
|leader=yes
|games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]]<br>{{pkmn|Stadium}}, {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|elite=yes
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/7|PE}}<br>[[Elite Four]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|specialist=yes
|enva=Christopher Bevins<ref name="Christopher Bevins">[https://twitter.com/VoiceofBevins/status/1167997100568670208 Christopher Bevins on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|gym=Fuchsia Gym
|jpva=Tōru Ōkawa <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|league=Indigo Plateau
}}
|type={{t|Poison}} types
{{Character Infobox/Team
|badge=Badge#Soul Badge{{!}}Soul Badge
|color={{poison color light}}
|anime=yes
|member=[[Indigo League]]
|epnum=EP032
|rank=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/7|PE}}<br>[[Elite Four]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|domain=[[Fuchsia Gym]]
|enva=[[Stuart Zagnit]] |
|reward={{badge|Soul}}
|java=Hōchū Ōtsuka
|specialty={{t|Poison}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{poison color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon anime|Pokémon the Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Origins]]''
|debut=''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'' (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'' (''Pokémon Origins'')
|enva=[[Stuart Zagnit]] (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>N/A (''Pokémon Origins'')
|jpva=Hōchū Ōtsuka (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>N/A (''Pokémon Origins'')
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{poison color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]''
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{poison color light}}
|member=[[Team Rocket]]
|rank=Admin
}}
}}
'''Koga''' (Japanese: '''キョウ''' ''Kyō'') was the [[Gym Leader|Leader]] of [[Fuchsia City]]'s [[Gym]]. He is a student of ninjutsu who specializes in {{type|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He handed out the {{Badge|Soul}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeated him.
|}


He was promoted to a {{pkmn|Master}} {{type|Poison}} {{pkmn|Trainer}} and became a member of the [[Indigo League|Indigo]] [[Elite Four]] some time after the events of [[Generation I]] and its remakes, but before the events of [[Generation II]] and its remakes, thus leaving his daughter [[Janine]] in charge of the [[Fuchsia Gym]].
'''Koga''' (Japanese: '''キョウ''' ''Kyou'') is the former [[Gym Leader]] of [[Fuchsia City]]'s [[Gym]]. He is a student of ninjutsu who specializes in {{type|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He handed out the {{Badge|Soul}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeated him in {{pkmn|battle}}.


==In the games==
He became a member of the [[Indigo Plateau|Indigo]] [[Elite Four]] some time after the events of [[Generation I]] and its remakes, but before the events of [[Generation II]] and its remakes, thus leaving his daughter [[Janine]] in charge of the [[Fuchsia Gym]].


Koga, known as the Poisonous Ninja Master, serves two roles in the Pokémon games. In {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}} he is the Leader of the [[Fuchsia Gym]], but is promoted to a member of the [[Elite Four]] in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Koga is a user of the {{type|Poison}}; he likes the despair and horror that Poison-type Pokémon can inflict on others.
==In the core series games==
Koga, known as the Poisonous Ninja Master, serves two roles in the Pokémon games. In {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], he is the Leader of the [[Fuchsia Gym]], but is promoted to be the second trainer of the [[Indigo Plateau]] [[Elite Four]] in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Koga is a user of the {{type|Poison}}; he likes the despair and horror that Poison-type Pokémon can inflict on others.


Koga has studied medicine and antidotes; he makes his own potions to heal his Pokémon. He also serves as a teacher. Many students come to him to be trained in the arts of {{wp|Ninjutsu}} and Pokémon. One of his students is his own daughter, [[Janine]], who takes over his Gym in the [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}} storyline. In addition to these roles, Koga also patrols the grounds of the [[Kanto Safari Zone]], to ensure that the players of the Safari Game are safe from the [[wild Pokémon]] within.
Koga has studied medicine and antidotes; he makes his own potions to heal his Pokémon. He also serves as a teacher. Many students come to him to be trained in the arts of {{wp|Ninjutsu}} and Pokémon. One of his students is his own daughter, [[Janine]], who takes over his Gym in [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}} storyline. In addition to these roles, Koga also patrols the grounds of the [[Kanto Safari Zone]], to ensure that the players of the Safari Game are safe from the [[wild Pokémon]] within.


In [[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}, Koga's Gym is typically the fifth to be challenged. He has built invisible walls in the Fuchsia City Gym, constructing a confusing maze out of them. Koga awaits challengers in the center of the maze, clearly visible, but a group of {{tc|Juggler}}s and {{tc|Tamer}}s—Koga's students—must be fought first. Defeating him will earn the successful Trainer {{TM|06|Toxic}} and the {{Badge|Soul}}.
In Generations {{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}, Koga's Gym is typically the fifth Gym to be challenged. He has built invisible walls in the Fuchsia City Gym, constructing a confusing maze out of them. Koga awaits challengers in the center of the maze, clearly visible, but a group of Koga's students must be fought first. Defeating him will earn the successful Trainer the {{Badge|Soul}} and the [[TM]] for {{m|Toxic}}, a [[move]] which, according to him, is a secret technique that has passed down his family for over 400 years.


With the future of the Gym in his daughter's hands, Koga advances to a role in the Pokémon League of Kanto and Johto before the events of Generation II/IV. In these games, he is the second member of the Elite Four to be faced. The team he uses in this role is similar to his Gym Leader's teams; the main difference is the introduction of {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Pokémon not native to Kanto}}. Koga's battle style as an Elite Four member is designed to confound and destroy his opponent in battle. Rather than using brute force, Koga attempts to [[status condition|confuse, put to sleep, and poison]] his opponent.
With the future of the Gym in his daughter's hands, Koga advances to a role in the Pokémon League of Kanto and Johto before the events of Generations II and IV. In these games, he is the second member of the Elite Four to be faced. The team he uses in this role is similar to his Gym Leader's teams; the main difference is the introduction of {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Pokémon not native to Kanto}}. Koga's battle style as an Elite Four member is designed to confound and destroy his opponent in battle. Rather than using brute force, Koga attempts to [[status condition|confuse, put to sleep, and poison]] his opponent.
 
He speaks with a Japanese accent, as evidenced in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].


===Fame Checker===
===Fame Checker===
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Koga in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Koga in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.
;Fuchsia City - Sign
;Fuchsia City - Sign
* What does this person do?
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>Fuchsia City Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Gym</sc>
:"<sc>Fuchsia City Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Gym</sc>
:<sc>Leader: Koga</sc>
:<sc>Leader: Koga</sc>
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* What is this person like?
* What is this person like?
:"Even though I've lost, I will keep training according to the teachings of <sc>Koga</sc>, my ninja master."
:"Even though I've lost, I will keep training according to the teachings of <sc>Koga</sc>, my ninja master."
;Fuchsia City - [[Janine|Charine]]
;Fuchsia City - [[Janine|Charine]]{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* Family and friends?
* Family and friends?
:"My father is the <sc>Gym Leader</sc> of this town.
:"My father is the <sc>Gym Leader</sc> of this town.
:I’m training to use <sc>Poison Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> as well as my father."
:I’m training to use <sc>Poison Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> as well as my father."
;[[Baoba|Safari Warden]]'s Home - {{DL|Pokémon magazines|Pokémon Journal}}
;[[Baoba|Safari Warden]]'s Home - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}{{tt|*|After earning the SoulBadge}}
* There’s a rumor...
* There’s a rumor...
:"<sc>Koga</sc> is said to have a thorough knowledge of medicine.
:"<sc>Koga</sc> is said to have a thorough knowledge of medicine.
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===={{game|Red and Blue|s}}====
===={{game|Red and Blue|s}}====
Koga has two [[X Attack]]s per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}|
|color={{poison color}}
headcolor={{poison color light}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
sprite=Spr RG Koga.png|
|sprite=Spr RG Koga.png
prize={{PDollar}}4257|
|prize={{PDollar}}4257
<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
|name=<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->Koga
name=Koga|
|game=RGB
game=RGB|
|location=Fuchsia Gym
location=Fuchsia Gym|
|pokemon=4}}
pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red|
|ndex=109
ndex=109|
|pokemon=Koffing
pokemon=Koffing|
|level=37
level=37|
|type1=Poison
type1=Poison|
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison
move2=Smog|move2type=Poison|
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison
move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison|
|move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal}}
move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red|
|ndex=089
ndex=089|
|pokemon=Muk
pokemon=Muk|
|level=39
level=39|
|type1=Poison
type1=Poison|
|move1=Disable|move1type=Normal
move1=Disable|move1type=Normal|
|move2=Poison Gas|move2type=Poison
move2=Poison Gas|move2type=Poison|
|move3=Minimize|move3type=Normal
move3=Minimize|move3type=Normal|
|move4=Sludge|move4type=Poison}}
move4=Sludge|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red
ndex=109|
|ndex=109
pokemon=Koffing|
|pokemon=Koffing
level=37|
|level=37
type1=Poison|
|type1=Poison
move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
move2=Smog|move2type=Poison|
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison
move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison|
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison
move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Red
ndex=110|
|ndex=110
pokemon=Weezing|
|pokemon=Weezing
level=43|
|level=43
type1=Poison|
|type1=Poison
move1=Smog|move1type=Poison|
|move1=Smog|move1type=Poison
move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison|
|move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison
move3=Toxic|move3type=Poison|
|move3=Toxic|move3type=Poison
move4=Selfdestruct|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Selfdestruct|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|Yellow}}====
===={{game|Yellow}}====
Koga has two [[X Attack]]s per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|color={{poison color}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
sprite=Spr Y Koga.png‎|
|sprite=Spr Y Koga.png
prize={{PDollar}}4950|
|prize={{PDollar}}4950
<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
|name=<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->Koga
name=Koga|
|game=Y
game=Y|
|location=Fuchsia Gym
location=Fuchsia Gym|
|pokemon=4}}
pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|
|ndex=048
ndex=048|
|pokemon=Venonat
pokemon=Venonat|
|level=44
level=44|
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison|
|move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass
move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass|
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|
|ndex=048
ndex=048|
|pokemon=Venonat
pokemon=Venonat|
|level=46
level=46|
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic
move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic|
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal
move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow
ndex=048|
|ndex=048
pokemon=Venonat|
|pokemon=Venonat
level=48|
|level=48
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass|
|move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass
move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow
ndex=049|
|ndex=049
pokemon=Venomoth|
|pokemon=Venomoth
level=50|
|level=50
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
move3=Leech Life|move3type=Bug|
|move3=Leech Life|move3type=Bug
move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
{{Party/Single|color={{poison color}}|headcolor={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|
Koga has a [[Full Heal]] and a [[Full Restore]].
sprite=Spr GS Koga.png|
{{Party/Single|color={{poison color}}|headcolor={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
prize={{PDollar}}4400|
|sprite=Spr GS Koga.png
class=Elite Four|
|prize={{PDollar}}4400
classlink=Elite Four|
|class=Elite Four
name=Koga|
|classlink=Elite Four
game=GSC|
|name=Koga
location=Indigo Plateau|
|game=GSC
pokemon=5}}
|location=Indigo Plateau
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|
|pokemon=5}}
ndex=168|
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal
pokemon=Ariados|
|ndex=168
gender=male|
|pokemon=Ariados
level=40|
|gender=male
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|level=40
move1=Spider Web|move1type=Bug|
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|
|move1=Spider Web|move1type=Bug
move3=Baton Pass|move3type=Normal|
|move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal
move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|move3=Baton Pass|move3type=Normal
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|
|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass}}
ndex=049|
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal
pokemon=Venomoth|
|ndex=049
gender=male|
|pokemon=Venomoth
level=41|
|gender=male
type1=Bug|type2=Poison|
|level=41
move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
move2=Gust|move2type=Flying|
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|
|move2=Gust|move2type=Flying
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
ndex=205|
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal
pokemon=Forretress|
|ndex=205
gender=male|
|pokemon=Forretress
level=43|
|gender=male
type1=Bug|type2=Steel|
|level=43
move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|
|type1=Bug|type2=Steel
move2=Spikes|move2type=Ground|
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal
move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|
|move2=Spikes|move2type=Ground
move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal}}
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal
ndex=089|
|ndex=089
pokemon=Muk|
|pokemon=Muk
gender=male|
|gender=male
level=42|
|level=42
type1=Poison|
|type1=Poison
move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison
move2=Acid Armor|move2type=Poison|
|move2=Acid Armor|move2type=Poison
move3=Minimize|move3type=Normal|
|move3=Minimize|move3type=Normal
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal
ndex=169|
|ndex=169
pokemon=Crobat|
|pokemon=Crobat
gender=male|
|gender=male
level=44|
|level=44
type1=Poison|type2=Flying|
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying|
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying
move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
Koga has two [[Hyper Potion]]s and a [[Full Heal]].
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|color={{poison color}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}|
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
sprite=Spr FRLG Koga.png|
|sprite=Spr FRLG Koga.png
prize={{PDollar}}4300|
|prize={{PDollar}}4300
class=Leader|
|class=Leader
classlink=Gym Leader|
|classlink=Gym Leader
name=Koga|
|name=Koga
game=FRLG|
|game=FRLG
location=Fuchsia Gym|
|location=Fuchsia Gym
pokemon=4}}
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
ndex=109|
|ndex=109
pokemon=Koffing|
|pokemon=Koffing
gender=male|
|gender=male
ability=Levitate|
|ability=Levitate
level=37|
|level=37
type1=Poison|
|type1=Poison
move1=Selfdestruct|move1type=Normal|
|move1=Selfdestruct|move1type=Normal
move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison|
|move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison
move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal|
|move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
ndex=089|
|ndex=089
pokemon=Muk|
|pokemon=Muk
gender=male|
|gender=male
ability=Sticky Hold|
|ability=Sticky Hold
level=39|
|level=39
type1=Poison|
|type1=Poison
move1=Minimize|move1type=Normal|
|move1=Minimize|move1type=Normal
move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison|
|move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison
move3=Acid Armor|move3type=Poison|
|move3=Acid Armor|move3type=Poison
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
ndex=109|
|ndex=109
pokemon=Koffing|
|pokemon=Koffing
gender=male|
|gender=male
ability=Levitate|
|ability=Levitate
level=37|
|level=37
type1=Poison|
|type1=Poison
move1=Selfdestruct|move1type=Normal|
|move1=Selfdestruct|move1type=Normal
move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison|
|move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison
move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal|
|move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
ndex=110|
|ndex=110
pokemon=Weezing|
|pokemon=Weezing
gender=male|
|gender=male
ability=Levitate|
|ability=Levitate
level=43|
|level=43
type1=Poison|
|type1=Poison
move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison|
|move2=Sludge|move2type=Poison
move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal|
|move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal
move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


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|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Poison Jab|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Poison Jab|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=049|pokemon=Venomoth
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=205|pokemon=Forretress
|level=41|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|gender=male|ability=Shield Dust
|level=43|type1=Bug|type2=Steel|gender=male|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move1=Swift|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Gust|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move2=Explosion|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Toxic Spikes|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=089|pokemon=Muk
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=089|pokemon=Muk
|level=42|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Black Sludge|ability=Sticky Hold
|level=42|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Black Sludge|ability=Sticky Hold
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|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=205|pokemon=Forretress
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=049|pokemon=Venomoth
|level=43|type1=Bug|type2=Steel|gender=male|ability=Sturdy
|level=41|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|gender=male|ability=Shield Dust
|move1=Toxic Spikes|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move2=Gust|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=169|pokemon=Crobat
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=169|pokemon=Crobat
|level=44|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|gender=male|held=Sitrus Berry|ability=Inner Focus
|level=44|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|gender=male|held=Sitrus Berry|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Wing Attack|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Poison Fang|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Poison Fang|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====[[Rematch]]=====
=====[[Rematch]]=====
This team is used once the player has earned all 16 [[Badge]]s.
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|color={{poison color}}
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|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=Spr HGSS Koga.png
|sprite=Spr HGSS Koga.png
|prize={{PDollar}}7740
|prize={{PDollar}}7440
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
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|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=Platinum|ndex=317 m|pokemon=Swalot
|level=62|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Leftovers|ability=Sticky Hold
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Amnesia|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Pain Split|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=169|pokemon=Crobat
|level=64|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|gender=male|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Fly|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Cross Poison|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=089|pokemon=Muk
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=089|pokemon=Muk
|level=62|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Black Sludge|ability=Sticky Hold
|level=62|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Black Sludge|ability=Sticky Hold
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|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=169|pokemon=Crobat
{{Party/Footer}}
|level=64|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|gender=male|ability=Inner Focus
 
|move1=Fly|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
|move2=Cross Poison|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
=====Gym battle=====
|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
{{Party/Single
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|color={{poison color}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=Platinum|ndex=317 m|pokemon=Swalot
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|level=62|type1=Poison|gender=male|held=Leftovers|ability=Sticky Hold
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|sprite=VSKoga PE.png
|size=80x80px
|prize={{PDollar}}7,040
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Koga
|game=PE
|location=Fuchsia Gym
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=110
|pokemon=Weezing
|gender=male
|level=43
|type1=Poison
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=089
|pokemon=Muk
|gender=male
|level=43
|type1=Poison
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Moonblast|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=042
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=female
|level=43
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Leech Life|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=049
|pokemon=Venomoth
|gender=male
|level=44
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Bug Buzz|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=VSKoga PE.png
|size=80x80px
|prize={{PDollar}}13,680
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Koga
|game=PE
|location=Fuchsia Gym
|pokemon=5
|style="margin:auto"}}|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=073
|pokemon=Tentacruel
|gender=female
|level=56
|type1=Water|type2=Poison
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Hydro Pump|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=110
|pokemon=Weezing
|gender=male
|level=56
|type1=Poison
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=042
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=female
|level=56
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=U-turn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Leech Life|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=049
|pokemon=Venomoth
|gender=male
|level=56
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Amnesia|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move2=Mega Drain|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Pain Split|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Bug Buzz|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=089
|pokemon=Muk
|gender=male
|level=57
|type1=Poison
|move1=Dark Pulse|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mega Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Moonblast|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}====
==In the side series games==
===[[Pokémon Stadium]]===
Koga appears in [[Pokémon Stadium]] as the fifth Gym Leader the player faces during the [[Gym Leader Castle]] challenge. In Round 2, he also uses Pokémon outside his specialty type.
 
====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
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|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->name=Koga
|<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->name=Koga
|game=Pokémon Stadium
|game=Stadium
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=049
|ndex=049MSStad
|pokemon=Venomoth
|pokemon=Venomoth
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=089
|ndex=089MSStad
|pokemon=Muk
|pokemon=Muk
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=110
|ndex=110MSStad
|pokemon=Weezing
|pokemon=Weezing
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=048
|ndex=048MSStad
|pokemon=Venonat
|pokemon=Venonat
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=030
|ndex=030MSStad
|pokemon=Nidorina
|pokemon=Nidorina
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=033
|ndex=033MSStad
|pokemon=Nidorino
|pokemon=Nidorino
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->name=Koga
|<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->name=Koga
|game=Pokémon Stadium
|game=Stadium
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=049
|ndex=049MSStad
|pokemon=Venomoth
|pokemon=Venomoth
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=089
|ndex=089MSStad
|pokemon=Muk
|pokemon=Muk
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=110|
|ndex=110MSStad|
pokemon=Weezing
pokemon=Weezing
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=097
|ndex=097MSStad
|pokemon=Hypno
|pokemon=Hypno
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting}}
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=114
|ndex=114MSStad
|pokemon=Tangela
|pokemon=Tangela
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=SolarBeam|move4type=Grass}}
|move4=SolarBeam|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=047
|ndex=047MSStad
|pokemon=Parasect
|pokemon=Parasect
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
Koga returns in {{g|Stadium 2}} as the second Elite Four member in the Johto Gym Leader Castle. His strategy revolves around using {{m|Toxic}} to poison his opponents and {{m|Double Team}} to evade their attacks.
 
During the game's end credits, Koga is seen having a battle with his daughter [[Janine]] at the [[Fuchsia Gym]].
 
====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
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|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Koga
|name=Koga
|game=Pokémon Stadium 2
|game=Stadium2
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=168
|ndex=049MSStad
|pokemon=Ariados
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|held=Ice Berry
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground
|move4=Spider Web|move4type=Bug}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=049
|pokemon=Venomoth
|pokemon=Venomoth
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=089
|ndex=168MSStad
|pokemon=Muk
|pokemon=Ariados
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
|type1=Poison
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|held=Burnt Berry
|held=Ice Berry
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Spider Web|move4type=Bug}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=101
|ndex=042MSStad
|pokemon=Electrode
|level=50-100
|type1=Electric
|held=Bitter Berry
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric
|move4=Mirror Coat|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=042
|pokemon=Golbat
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|move3=Detect|move3type=Fighting
|move3=Detect|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Wing Attack|move4type=Flying}}
|move4=Wing Attack|move4type=Flying}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=207
|ndex=207MSStad
|pokemon=Gligar
|pokemon=Gligar
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock}}
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=101MSStad
|pokemon=Electrode
|level=50-100
|type1=Electric
|held=Bitter Berry
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric
|move4=Mirror Coat|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=089MSStad
|pokemon=Muk
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Poison
|held=Burnt Berry
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


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|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Koga.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Koga
|name=Koga
|game=Pokémon Stadium 2
|game=Stadium2
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=168
|ndex=049MSStad
|pokemon=Ariados
|pokemon=Venomoth
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|held=Focus Band
|held=BrightPowder
|move1=Spider Web|move1type=Bug
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal
|move4=Baton Pass|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Baton Pass|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=126
|ndex=126MSStad
|pokemon=Magmar
|pokemon=Magmar
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=131
|ndex=131MSStad
|pokemon=Lapras
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=male
|gender=male
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{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=049
|ndex=234MSStad
|pokemon=Venomoth
|pokemon=Stantler
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|type1=Normal
|held=BrightPowder
|held=MysteryBerry
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal
|move4=Baton Pass|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=171|pokemon=Lanturn
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=171MSStad
|pokemon=Lanturn
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric}}
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=234
|ndex=168MSStad
|pokemon=Stantler
|pokemon=Ariados
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
|type1=Normal
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|held=MysteryBerry
|held=Focus Band
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move1=Spider Web|move1type=Bug
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|move4=Baton Pass|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Side games===
==In the spin-off games==
====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
[[File:Zany Cards Koga Sabrina.png|200px|thumb|Koga in Pokémon Zany Cards]]
[[File:Zany Cards Koga Sabrina.png|200px|thumb|Koga in Pokémon Zany Cards]]
Koga appears, along with [[Sabrina]], as the Stage 4 opponent of Special Seven mode.
===[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]===
Koga appears in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]] as one of the [[Gym Leader]]s {{Ash}} must defeat.
====Pokémon====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Koga|Venomoth|049Venomoth.png|bug|poison|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Koga|Voltorb|100Voltorb.png|electric|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Koga|Golbat|042Golbat.png|poison|flying|size=100px}}
|}
{{left clear}}


===Quotes===
===[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]===
===={{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}====
Koga appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], where he uses a {{p|Crobat}}.
* Before battle
:''"Fwahahaha! A mere child like you dares to challenge me? Very well, I shall show you true terror as a ninja master! You shall feel the despair of poison and sleep techniques!"''


* Being defeated
===[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]===
:''"Humph! You have proven your worth! Here! take the <sc>{{badge|Soul}}</sc>!"''
Koga appears, along with [[Sabrina]], as the Stage 4 opponent of Special Seven mode.


* After being defeated
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
:''"Now that you have the <sc>Soul Badge</sc>, the <sc>Defense</sc> of your <sc>Pokémon</sc> increases! It also lets you <sc>{{m|Surf}}</sc> outside of battle! Ah! Take this too!"''
{{main|Koga (Masters)}}
:''"TM06 contains <sc>{{m|Toxic}}</sc>! It is a secret technique over 400 years old!"''
Koga, in his {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} design, forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Crobat}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Koga became a playable sync pair since the game's release, with him joining the {{player}} after completing the sixteenth chapter of the [[PML Arc]].
:''"When afflicted by <sc>Toxic</sc>, <sc>Pokémon</sc> suffer more and more as battle progresses! It will surely terrorize foes!"''


===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
{{PairDex/h|Poison}}
* Before battle
{{PairDex|062|Koga|trainerlink=Koga (Masters)#Crobat|trainerimg=Koga|0169|Crobat|gender=male|Poison|Electric|Tech|4EX|Story<br>''Chapter 16''}}
:''"Fwahahahaha! I am <sc>Koga</sc> of the <sc>Elite Four</sc>. I live in shadows, a ninja! My intricate style will confound and destroy you! Confusion, sleep, poison... Prepare to be the victim of my sinister technique! Fwahahahaha! <sc>Pokémon</sc> is not merely about brute force--you shall see soon enough!"''
|}


* Being defeated
==Gallery==
:''"Ah! You have proven your worth!"''
===Artwork===
 
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
* After being defeated
|-
:''"I subjected you to everything I could muster. But my efforts failed. I must hone my skills. Go on to the next room, and put your abilities to test!"''<!--He does say "abilities to [sic] test!"-->
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:RG Koga.png|x150px]]
 
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Red Blue Koga.png|x250px]]
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Yellow Koga.png|x250px]]
* Before battle
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Koga.png|x250px]]
:''"Fwahahaha! A mere child like you dares to challenge me? The very idea makes me shiver with mirth! Very well, I shall show you true terror as a ninja master! Poison brings steady doom. Sleep renders foes helpless. Despair to the creeping horror of <sc>Poison</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Koga.png|x250px]]
 
| style="border:2px solid #{{poison color light}}; background:#{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Koga LGPE concept art.jpg|x250px]]
* Being defeated
|-
:''"Humph! You have proven your worth! Here! Take the <sc>Soul Badge</sc>!"''
| Headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red and Green}}
 
* After being defeated
:''"Now that you have the <sc>Soul Badge</sc>, the <sc>Defense</sc> of your <sc>Pokémon</sc> rises. It also lets you <sc>Surf</sc> outside of battle. Ah! Take this, too!"''
:''"Sealed within that TM lies <sc>Toxic</sc>! It is a secret technique dating back some four hundred years."''
:''"When afflicted by <sc>Toxic</sc>, a <sc>Pokémon</sc> suffers more and more. It suffers worsening damage as the battle wears on! It will surely terrorize foes!"''
 
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
* Before battle
:''"Fwahahahaha! I am Koga of the Elite Four. I live in shadows--a ninja! My intricate style will confound and destroy you! Confusion, sleep, poison... Prepare to be the victim of my sinister techniques! Fwahahahaha! Pokémon are not merely about brute force--you shall see soon enough!"''
 
* After sending out last Pokémon
:''"One Pokémon left? Ha ha ha! I've been counting on this one from the very beginning!"''
 
* When last Pokémon is at critical health
:''"Ooooof..."''
 
* Being defeated
:''"Ah! You've proven your worth!"''
 
* After being defeated
:''"I subjected you to everything I could muster. But my efforts failed. I must hone my skills. Go on to the next room, and put your abilities to the test!"''
 
====[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]====
{{incomplete|needs=Quotes seem to vary, perhaps depending on how well the player did.}}
*Normal
:''"Ha, ha, ha! My skill will be hard to overcome! Let me show you what I mean!"''
:''"You have done well. I must devote myself to my training. Test your skills against the others."''
*Hard
:''"Ha, ha, ha! My skill will be hard to overcome! Now you shall see my mystic puzzle powers!"''
:''"You have done well. If I cannot match you now, I can only train further. Continue testing your skill!"''
*Super Hard
:''"Ha, ha, ha! My skill will be hard to overcome! Now you shall see my mystic puzzle powers!"''
:''"You have done well. If I cannot match you now, I can only train further. Continue testing your skill!"''
*Intense
:''"Ha, ha, ha! My skill will be hard to overcome! Now you shall see my mystic puzzle powers!"''
:''"You have done well! Continue testing your skill!"''
 
====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
* Before battle
:''"Ha ha ha! I am Koga! Ninja of Fuchsia Gym. I wield sleep, confuse, and more spells! Feel my power in battle!"''
 
* During battle
:* Using a card
::''"I can't be confused."''
::''"Take this spell!"''
::''"Ninja-style is the best!"''
::''"I'm sticking with it."''
:* Drawing a card
::''"Drawing more is my plan."''
::''"This is not good..."''
:* Hit
::''"It's ok. More spells."''
<!---::*Hit with Jigglypuff
:::''" "''--->
::* Hit with Reverse
:::''"Can't escape from me."''
 
* After battle
<!---:* First
::'' ''--->
:* Second or third
::''"Tricked!"''
:* When defeated
::''"Well done! Super!"''
<!---:* When not defeated
:'' ''--->
 
====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
* Before battle
:''"Greetings, young warrior. I am Koga, the Pokémon sensei who holds the Soul Badge. If you wish to best me, it will take great patience and agility. Do you choose to battle me?"''
 
====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
* Before battle
:''"Ah, so it is you who defeated <sc>[[Will]]</sc>? Interesting..."''
:''"Would you care for a glimpse into the world of the ninja?"''
:''"Your arrival is indeed impressive, as is your look of resolve."''
 
* Sending out first Pokémon
:''"<Pokémon>! How's that?"''
 
* Sending out a new Pokémon
:''"<Pokémon> will take you on."''
:''"I pity you, but here's <Pokémon>!"''
 
* Own Pokémon faints
:''"This cannot be!"''
:''"Ah... You've done well."''
 
* Player's Pokémon lands a [[critical hit]]
:''"Landing a critical hit is merely a fluke, that's all!"''
 
* Commanding his Pokémon to use {{m|Double Team}}
:''"The ninja technique of <sc>Double Team</sc>!"''
 
* Commanding his Pokémon to use {{m|Toxic}}
:''"Savor it! <sc>Toxic</sc>!"''
 
* Successfully inflicting a [[status condition]] on the player's Pokémon
:''"How do you like that?"''
:''"Wah, ha, ha... That was fine."''
 
* After being defeated
:''"It stands to reason that you defeated <sc>Will</sc>!"''
:''"I, too, must pursue further discipline."''
:''"Never have I met the likes of you."''
 
==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Sugimorikogaoriginal.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Red Blue Koga.png|50px‎]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Koga.png|150px]]
|-
| Headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Concept art from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|}
|}


===Sprites===
===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color}}; font-size:80%;"
====In the [[core series]]====
|-  
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%;"
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Koga.png]]
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Y Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Y Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSKoga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Koga.png]]
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSKoga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSKoga PE.png|100px]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
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| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-  
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga I OD.png]]
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga II OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga I OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga III OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Silph employee I OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga II OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:S2 Elite Four Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga III OD.png]]
|-
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga OD.png]]
|colspan="2" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:ODKoga PE.png|40px]]  
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}} and<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|}
 
====In other games====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:190px"| [[File:S2 Elite Four Koga.png]][[File:S2 Elite Four Koga alt.png]][[File:S2 Elite Four Koga alt2.png]]
|-
| Portraits from {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}
|}
==Quotes==
{{main|Koga/Quotes}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===Main series===
[[File:Koga anime.png|thumb|left|215px|Koga in the anime]]
[[File:Koga anime.png|thumb|left|220px|Koga in the [[original series]]]]
[[File:Koga Best Wishes.png|thumb|215px|Koga in the {{series|Best Wishes}} flashback]]
[[File:Koga Best Wishes.png|thumb|220px|Koga in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'']]
Koga's only anime appearance was in the episode ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''.
Koga appeared in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''. He operates the [[Fuchsia Gym]] in the woods outside [[Fuchsia City]]. {{an|Aya}}, Koga's younger sister, is one of his students.


Koga is a ninja who trains in an old mansion, the Fuchsia City Gym, in the woods outside Fuchsia City. The Gym is filled with traps such as fake mirrors, invisible walls, pits, and many {{p|Voltorb}}. {{an|Aya}}, Koga's younger sister, is one of his students.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} managed to overcome the Gym's traps before meeting Koga, and Ash challenged him to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. During the match, [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] initially lost to Koga's [[Evolution|newly-evolved]] {{p|Venomoth}}, prompting Ash to call out {{AP|Charmander}}. However, their match was interrupted when {{TRT}} tried to steal Koga's large supply of Voltorb, even though they originally raided the Gym with the intent of getting {{type|Poison}} Pokémon. Team Rocket was eventually stopped by {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}'s unexpectedly powerful {{m|Confusion}} attack. Koga then offered to [[trade]] his Venomoth for Psyduck, but {{an|Misty}} declined. Ash and Koga then had a [[rematch]]; pitting Charmander against [[Koga's Golbat]], Ash triumphed and won the {{Badge|Soul}}.


{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} managed to overcome the traps in the Gym and Ash was finally able to challenge Koga. Although [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] initially lost to Koga's newly-evolved {{p|Venomoth}}, prompting Ash to call out {{AP|Charmander}}, their match was interrupted when {{TRT}} tried to steal Koga's large supply of Voltorb, although they had raided the Gym with the intent of getting {{type|Poison}} Pokémon. Team Rocket was stopped by {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, allowing Ash and Koga to have a rematch. Pitting Charmander against Koga's {{TP|Koga|Golbat}}, Ash triumphed and won the {{Badge|Soul}}.
He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.


He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.
====Character====
Koga is dedicated to perfecting his {{pkmn|battle|battling}} techniques. Like the traps in his [[Gym]], he attempts to confuse and disorientate his opponents to get the upper hand during a match.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|cap=Koga's Venonat
|cap=Koga's Venonat
|img2=Koga Venomoth.png
|img2=Koga Venomoth.png
|cap=Koga's Venomoth
|cap2=Koga's Venomoth
|epnum=EP032
|epnum=EP032
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
<!--|vajp=-->
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vajpnote=Venonat
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=When {{Ash}} challenged Koga, Koga sent out his {{p|Venonat}}, which Ash originally underestimated since he had previously defeated his sister's Venonat quite easily but then it instantly evolved into a {{p|Venomoth}}, and proceeded to get the upper hand in its Gym battle with {{AP|Pidgeotto}}. The battle was interrupted by {{TRT}}, and afterwards, Koga offered to trade Venomoth to {{an|Misty}} for her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, but she declined.
|vaennote=Venomoth
|desc=When {{Ash}} challenged Koga, he sent out his {{p|Venonat}}, which Ash originally underestimated since he had previously defeated {{an|Aya}}'s Venonat quite easily but then it instantly [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Venomoth}}, and proceeded to get the upper hand in its [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{AP|Pidgeotto}}. The battle was interrupted by {{TRT}}, and afterwards, Koga offered to trade Venomoth to {{an|Misty}} for her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, but she declined.


Venomoth's known moves are {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}.}}
Venomoth's known moves are {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}.}}
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|type1=Poison
|type1=Poison
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=Koga Golbat.png
|img=Koga Golbat Best Wishes.png
|epnum=EP032
|epnum=EP032
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=During Koga's and Ash's rematch, Koga used his {{p|Golbat}} against [[Ash's Charmander]]. Golbat eventually lost to Charmander's strong {{type|Fire}} moves, winning Ash the {{Badge|Soul}}.}}
|vaennote=<small>[[EP032]]</small>
|vaen2=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen2note=<small>[[BW116]]</small>
|desc=During Koga's and {{Ash}}'s [[rematch]], Koga used his {{p|Golbat}} against [[Ash's Charmander]]. Golbat eventually lost to Charmander's strong {{type|Fire}} [[move]]s, winning Ash the {{Badge|Soul}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|img=Koga Scyther.png
|img=Koga Scyther.png
|epnum=EP073
|epnum=EP073
|epname=Bad to the Bone
|epname=Bad To The Bone
|desc=Koga's {{p|Scyther}} only appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]''. Otoshi's flashback revealed that he defeated Scyther with his Marowak and obtained the Soul Badge.
|desc=Koga's {{p|Scyther}} only appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP073|Bad To The Bone]]''. [[Otoshi]]'s flashback revealed that he defeated Scyther with his {{p|Marowak}} and obtained the {{Badge|Soul}}.


None of Scyther's moves are known.}}
None of Scyther's moves are known.}}
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|desc=Koga keeps these multiple {{p|Voltorb}} as traps in his Gym. They can be either hidden under the floor or be dropped from the ceiling. Ash, Misty, and Brock first came across one when Ash fell into a trap, stepped on one and it shocked him. Team Rocket attempted to steal the Voltorb from the Gym, and {{MTR}} used these Pokémon as exploding bowling balls and threw them at the heroes.
|desc=Koga keeps these multiple {{p|Voltorb}} as traps in his Gym. They can be either hidden under the floor or be dropped from the ceiling. Ash, Misty, and Brock first came across one when Ash fell into a trap, stepped on one and it shocked him. Team Rocket attempted to steal the Voltorb from the Gym, and {{MTR}} used these Pokémon as exploding bowling balls and threw them at the heroes.


The Voltorb's known moves are {{m|Self-Destruct}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which they usually use when a trap is set off.}}
The Voltorb's only known move is {{m|Self-Destruct}}, which they usually use when a trap is set off.}}


===Voice actors===
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{poison color light}}
{{vatable|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{poison color light}}
|ja=大塚芳忠 ''Hōchū Ōtsuka''
|ja=大塚芳忠 ''Hōchū Ōtsuka''
|en=[[Stuart Zagnit]]
|en=[[Stuart Zagnit]]
|ar=مروان فرحات ''Marwan Farhat''
|cs=Petr Burian
|fi=Arto Nieminen ([[EP032]])<br>Markus Bäckman ([[BW116]])
|fr_eu=Robert Guilmard ([[EP032]])<br>Laurent Bonnet ([[BW116]])
|hu=Seszták Szabolcs
|no=Tommy Karlsen
|no=Tommy Karlsen
|pl=Radosław Popłonikowski
|pl=Radosław Popłonikowski
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|es_eu=Juan Fernández Mejías ([[EP032]])<br>César Martín ([[BW116]])}}
|es_eu=Juan Fernández Mejías ([[EP032]])<br>César Martín ([[BW116]])}}


===In Pokémon Origins===
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Koga PO.png|thumb|right|200px|Koga in Pokémon Origins]]
[[File:Koga PO.png|thumb|250px|Koga in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Koga appeared briefly in the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO03|File 3 - Giovanni]]''. He was seen losing a Gym battle against {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and handing him a {{badge|Soul}} as a proof of his victory.
Koga appeared briefly in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. He was seen losing a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and handing him a {{badge|Soul}} as a proof of his victory.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|width=75
|width=68%
|trainer=Koga
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Weezing
|pkmn=Weezing
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|img=Koga PO.png
|img=Koga PO.png
|epnum=PO03
|epnum=PO03
|epname=File 3 - Giovanni
|epname=File 3: Giovanni
|desc={{p|Weezing}} is Koga's only known Pokémon. It was used in his Gym battle against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}, but lost.
|desc={{p|Weezing}} is Koga's only known Pokémon. It was used in his Gym battle against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}, but lost.


None of Weezing's moves are known.}}
None of Weezing's moves are known.}}
===GOTCHA!===
Koga briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Koga MPJ.png|thumb|left|170px|Koga in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Koga Aya EToP.png|thumb|200px|Koga in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
[[File:Koga Aya EToP.png|thumb|200px|Koga in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Koga makes a cameo appearance in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga in the chapter ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.
Koga makes a cameo appearance in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.


In the manga, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} get trapped in [[Fuchsia Gym|Koga's Gym]] while searching for the [[Hidden Village]] with [[Ash's Pikachu]], a {{p|Charmander}}, a {{p|Squirtle}}, a {{p|Kangaskhan}} and {{ka|Tommy}}. Their battle is only shown briefly in a montage sequence and it is unknown whether Team Rocket was victorious or not. It is also never shown if {{Ash}} himself battles Koga.
In the manga, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} get trapped in [[Fuchsia Gym|Koga's Gym]] while searching for the [[Hidden Village]] with {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP}}, a {{p|Charmander}}, a {{p|Squirtle}}, a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, and {{OBP|Tommy|EP034}}. Their battle is only shown briefly in a montage sequence and it is unknown whether Team Rocket was victorious or not. It is also never shown if {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} himself battles Koga.


===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
Koga makes a brief cameo in ''[[PPP13|The Wal Comes Tumbling Down]]''. [[Walnut]], an aspiring ninja master, mentions that Koga is a big inspiration to him.
Koga makes a brief cameo in ''[[PPP13|The Wal Comes Tumbling Down]]''. [[Walnut]], an aspiring ninja master, mentions that Koga is a big inspiration to him.


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Koga Adventures.png|120px|left|thumb|Koga in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Johto Elite Four Adventures.png|220px|thumb|Koga in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Koga was one of the three villainous heads of Team Rocket, and served under {{adv|Giovanni}}.
Koga uses custom-made [[Poké Ball]]s that can be thrown as {{wp|shuriken}}—perhaps an inspiration for [[Falkner]]'s later boomerang Poké Balls.


Koga debuts in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} in ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]'' searching the {{evostone|Moon Stone}} in [[Mt. Moon]], here Koga fights with {{adv|Red}} and [[Misty]] and forces his Rhyhorn to evolve with a mysterious injection, revealing what happened to Misty's Gyarados when it was kidnapped, however the mission fails. Koga later tries to bump off Red in [[Lavender Town]]'s [[Pokémon Tower]], where he uses a Gastly to reanimate the corpses of dead Pokémon buried there. He also attacks Red with his Arbok. However, {{adv|Blue}} has his {{p|Charmeleon}} slice Arbok in half. Under his boss's orders, he captures {{p|Articuno}} and brings it to [[Saffron City]]. He is once again defeated by Blue at [[Silph Co.]], albeit that he almost killed both of them by not allowing them to reach their Poké Balls by using his Muk, then almost freezing them to death with his Articuno. After he is defeated and knocked out Red gets Koga's Soul Badge and Blue uses his special Golbat to find out where [[Team Rocket]] is holding his grandfather.
====History====
====={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}=====
Koga is one of the three villainous heads of Team Rocket, and he serves under {{adv|Giovanni}}.


Later, Koga helps the [[Pallet Town]] Trainers in the fight against the [[Elite Four]] at [[Cerise Island]]. Koga is paired with Blue and battles Agatha, but Blue first returns his Golbat to him. When the two of them finally meet Agatha, she separates them, making Blue and Koga's Golbat that he got paired up with again face Agatha's Golbat. Meanwhile, Koga's Arbok had to face Agatha's Arbok which could change its patterns allowing it to gain the upper hand over Koga. When Blue was paralyzed from a Haunter's Lick, Koga started throwing his shuriken balls. Agatha thought this was a desperate tactic, but in reality they were Pokémon holding Parlyz Heals. Koga was hoping just one of them would get to Blue, which it did. Blue then joins him, and Koga commands his Golbat to use Leech Life on himself. His blood is then put on Arbok's torso to prevent its ability to change its pattern. Without Arbok's ability, Agatha was defeated.
Koga debuts in ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]'', where he is searching the [[Moon Stone]] in [[Mt. Moon]]. Here, Koga fights with {{adv|Red}} and [[Misty]] and forces his Rhyhorn to evolve with a mysterious injection, revealing what happened to Misty's Gyarados when it was kidnapped, but the mission fails. Koga later tries to scare off Red in [[Lavender Town]]'s [[Pokémon Tower]], and uses a Gastly to reanimate the corpses of dead Pokémon buried there. He also attacks Red with his Arbok. However, {{adv|Blue}} has his {{p|Charmeleon}} slice Arbok in half. Under his boss's orders, he captures {{p|Articuno}} and brings it to [[Saffron City]]. He is once again defeated by Blue at [[Silph Co.]], albeit that he almost killed both of them by not allowing them to reach their Poké Balls by using his Muk, then almost freezing them to death with his Articuno. After he is defeated and knocked out, Red claims Koga's Soul Badge and Blue uses his special Golbat to find out where [[Team Rocket]] is holding his grandfather.


Or so it seemed. In reality, Agatha just pretended to be defeated and had [[Agatha's Gengar|her Gengar]] masquerade as Koga and Blue's shadow to slowly suck the life out of them hidden due to Koga's quick loss of blood. After traveling through the maze for a while, they found themselves back where they started with Agatha nowhere to be found. They then figured out her plan and defeated the Gengar, but not before Koga is nearly swept in the collapsing terrain of the destroyed battleground. He narrowly escapes using his {{p|Muk}} to defend him in his wounded state.
====={{MangaArc|Yellow}}=====
Koga helps the [[Pallet Town]] Trainers in the fight against the [[Elite Four]] at [[Cerise Island]]. Koga is paired with Blue and battles Agatha, but Blue first returns his Golbat to him. When the two of them finally meet Agatha in a cave, she uses her Arbok to cause stalactites to rain down on them, separating them. Agatha then makes Blue and Koga's Golbat (that he got paired up with again) face Agatha's Golbat. Meanwhile, Koga's Arbok had to face Agatha's Arbok, which could change its patterns, allowing it to gain the upper hand over Koga. When Blue was blinded from a Haunter's Lick, Koga started throwing his shuriken balls. Agatha thought this was a desperate tactic, but in reality they were Pokémon holding Paralyze Heals. Koga was hoping at least one of them would get to Blue, which it did. Blue then joins him, and Koga commands his Golbat to use Leech Life on himself. His blood is then put on Arbok's torso to prevent its ability to change its pattern. Without Arbok's ability, Agatha was seemingly defeated.


Unlike the other two Rocket Admins, who were instructed to return and manage their Gyms, Koga was not even reached by Giovanni. He then disappears for a time, leaving his daughter [[Janine]] in charge of the Gym. Janine is worried for her father, but opposes his criminal ties. Later in the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, Koga reappeared with a new partner, [[Bruno]], who had saved Koga when Cerise was about to collapse. They trained together for a while and both of them later met their former opponents Red and Blue, whose Rhydon was drilling underground towards [[Ilex Forest]]. Towards the end of the series, Koga and Bruno found [[Will]] and [[Karen]] in the Ilex Forest and persuaded them to work together. The new Elite Four was formed, but were not seen in action until the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}.
However, in reality, Agatha just pretended to be defeated and had her {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}} masquerade as Koga and Blue's shadow to slowly suck the life out of them. The two did not realize this at first, and reasoned Koga's loss of energy was due to his sudden loss of a large amount of blood. After traveling through the maze of stalactites for a while, they found themselves back where they started with Agatha nowhere to be found. They then figured out her plan and defeated the Gengar, but not before Koga is nearly crushed in the collapsing terrain of the destroyed battleground. He narrowly escapes using his {{p|Muk}} to defend him in his wounded state.


Two of Koga's Pokémon have unusual powers: his Arbok can regenerate itself as long as its head remains intact (see above); and his unusually small Golbat's mouth can be used almost like a magic mirror for {{wp|scry}}ing to see things from a distance, even if walls or land are in the way. Blue takes this Golbat and keeps it for quite some time before returning it to Koga at Cerise Island.
====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
Unlike the other two Rocket Admins, who were instructed to return and manage their Gyms, Koga could not be reached by Giovanni following the events in Cerise Island. His status for most of this chapter was unclear, with his daughter [[Janine]] being left in charge of the Gym and with no knowledge of his whereabouts. Janine is worried for her missing father, but nonetheless opposes his criminal ties.


Koga also uses custom-made [[Poké Ball]]s which can be thrown as {{wp|shuriken}}—perhaps an inspiration for [[Falkner]]’s later boomerang Poké Balls.
Eventually Koga would reappear with a new partner, [[Bruno]], an unwilling member of the Elite Four who had saved Koga when Cerise was about to collapse. The two had since been training together for a while until they met their former opponents Red and Blue, whose Rhydon was drilling underground towards [[Ilex Forest]]. Towards the end of the series, Koga and Bruno meet [[Will]] and [[Karen]] in the Ilex Forest and persuaded the pair of defeated Team Rocket members to work together with them, thus forming what would eventually become a new and official Elite Four.
 
====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
After a long absence, Koga returns, along with the rest of the Elite Four, in ''[[PS443|Attaway, Aipom!]]''. They face {{adv|Gold}} in the [[Pokéathlon]] Power Course, with Koga taking part in the Circle Push event and easily winning it. Despite this, however, Gold manages to later make a comeback in the final event and win the course.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|epnum=PS013
|epnum=PS013
|epname=Sigh for Psyduck
|epname=Sigh for Psyduck
|desc={{p|Gastly}} appeared in the [[Pokémon Tower]], possessing the bodies of the dead Pokémon that were buried there, along with {{adv|Blue}} and [[Blue's Charizard|his Charmeleon]]. {{adv|Red}}'s [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] managed to destroy it by sucking up Gastly's gas form, and expelling it in a {{m|SolarBeam}}, freeing Blue in the process.
|desc={{p|Gastly}} appeared in the [[Pokémon Tower]], possessing the bodies of the dead Pokémon that were buried there, along with {{adv|Blue}} and [[Blue's Charizard|his Charmeleon]]. {{adv|Red}}'s [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] managed to destroy it by sucking up Gastly's gas form, and expelling it in a {{m|Solar Beam}}, freeing Blue in the process.


None of Gastly's moves are known.}}
None of Gastly's moves are known.}}
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|epname=That Awful Arbok
|epname=That Awful Arbok
|main=Koga's Golbat
|main=Koga's Golbat
|desc=Koga's {{p|Golbat}} is much smaller than the average Golbat. Its {{m|Supersonic}} can be used to create a magic mirror for {{wp|scry}}ing to see things from a distance, even if walls or land are in the way. After Blue defeated Koga at [[Silph Co.]], he stole Golbat to locate {{adv|Professor Oak}} but later returned it to its rightful owner on [[Cerise Island]].}}
|desc=Koga's {{p|Golbat}} is much smaller than the average Golbat. His {{m|Supersonic}} can be used to create a magic mirror for {{wp|scry}}ing to see things from a distance, even if walls or land are in the way. After Blue defeated Koga at [[Silph Co.]], he stole Golbat to locate {{adv|Professor Oak}} but later returned him to his rightful owner on [[Cerise Island]].}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|img=Koga Grimer Adventures.png
|img=Koga Grimer Adventures.png
|epnum=PS029
|epnum=PS029
|epname=Go For the Golbat
|epname=Go for the Golbat
|desc=Koga wears a {{p|Grimer}} on his shoulder in the form of a ninja outfit in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. He used it extensively to smother {{adv|Blue}}, preventing him from breathing and restricting his movements so that he would be unable to call on his Pokémon.
|desc=Koga wears a {{p|Grimer}} on his shoulder in the form of a ninja outfit in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. He used him extensively to smother {{adv|Blue}}, preventing him from breathing and restricting his movements so that he would be unable to call on his Pokémon.


None of Grimer's moves are known.}}
None of Grimer's moves are known.}}
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|img=Koga Ekans Adventures.png
|img=Koga Ekans Adventures.png
|epnum=PS029
|epnum=PS029
|epname=Go For the Golbat
|epname=Go for the Golbat
|desc=Koga has an {{p|Ekans}} on his arm. It was used first to dispatch [[Blue's Scizor|Blue's Scyther]] in [[Silph Co.]], and during the battle of [[Cerise Island]] to get a [[Status condition healing item|Parlyz Heal]] it held to Blue. Ekans was later used in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, where it fought with [[Bruno]]'s Hitmonlee against [[Lance's Dragonite]], but they were easily overtaken by its {{m|Hyper Beam}}s.
|desc=Koga has an {{p|Ekans}} on his arm. It was used first to dispatch [[Blue's Scizor|Blue's Scyther]] in [[Silph Co.]], and during the battle of [[Cerise Island]] to get a [[Status condition healing item|Parlyz Heal]] it held to Blue. Ekans was later used in the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, where it fought with [[Bruno]]'s Hitmonlee against [[Lance's Dragonite]], but they were easily overtaken by its {{m|Hyper Beam}}s.


None of Ekans's moves are known.}}
None of Ekans's moves are known.}}
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|epnum=PS065
|epnum=PS065
|epname=Karate Machop!
|epname=Karate Machop!
|desc=Koga's {{p|Muk}} was used on Cerise Island to battle the Elite Four, and proved useful in his survival after the island began to crumble. In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, it was used during the Circle Push event of the [[Pokéathlon]].
|desc=Koga's {{p|Muk}} was used on Cerise Island to battle the Elite Four, and proved useful in his survival after the island began to crumble. In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, he was used during the Circle Push event of the [[Pokéathlon]].


Muk's only known move is {{m|Poison Gas}}.}}
Muk's only known move is {{m|Poison Gas}}.}}
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|epnum=PS077
|epnum=PS077
|epname=Striking Golduck
|epname=Striking Golduck
|desc=Koga used {{p|Koffing}} against Agatha on Cerise Island. It was instrumental in defeating her {{p|Gengar}} when it used its gas to convey a message to Blue.
|desc=Koga used {{p|Koffing}} against Agatha on Cerise Island. He was instrumental in defeating her {{p|Gengar}} when he used his gas to convey a message to Blue.


Koffing's only known move is {{m|Poison Gas}}, and its Ability is {{a|Levitate}}.}}
Koffing's only known move is {{m|Poison Gas}}, and his Ability is {{a|Levitate}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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=====Released=====
=====Released=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Legendary birds (Adventures)
|trainer=Koga
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Articuno
|pkmn=Articuno
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|img=Koga Articuno Adventures.png
|img=Koga Articuno Adventures.png
|epnum=PS025
|epnum=PS025
|epname=You know... Articuno!
|epname=You Know...Articuno!
|desc=This {{p|Articuno}} was originally seen at the [[Seafoam Islands]]. Even though Red stopped one attempt, Team Rocket was finally able to catch this legendary bird because of its energy loss, and had it sent over for Koga afterwards. During the battle between Red, Blue, Green and [[Lt. Surge]], Koga and [[Sabrina]], it was merged with {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} to create [[Thu-Fi-Zer]] after Sabrina took matters into her own hands. Once defeated and freed, it returned to the wild, where it was later caught by {{adv|Green}} alongside its fellow [[legendary birds]].
|desc=This {{p|Articuno}} was originally seen at the [[Seafoam Islands]]. Even though Red stopped one attempt, Team Rocket was finally able to catch this legendary bird because of its energy loss, and had it sent over for Koga afterwards. During the battle between Red, Blue, Green and [[Lt. Surge]], Koga and [[Sabrina]], it was merged with {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} to create {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer}} after Sabrina took matters into her own hands. Once defeated and freed, it returned to the wild, where it was later caught by {{adv|Green}} alongside its fellow [[Legendary birds]].}}


Articuno's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, and its Ability is {{a|Pressure}}.}}
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
 
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
[[File:Koga PM.png|thumb|200px|Koga in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Koga PM.png|thumb|200px|Koga in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Koga PM 2.png|thumb|left|200px|Koga as a Johto Elite Four member]]
[[File:Koga PM 2.png|thumb|left|200px|Koga as a Johto Elite Four member]]
Koga first appears in ''[[PM015|Save The Chansey!!]]'' as a character with greed.
Koga first appeared in ''[[PM015|Save The Chansey!!]]''. At the beginning of the story, he was depicted as having a greedy personality.


He hires a Chansey torturer to kidnap the {{p|Chansey}} as they were valuable to him, something he only cared about. {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} sneaks in with {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} to take the Chansey. After getting caught though, Koga releases {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Grimer}} to stall Red and his Pokémon. However, Clefairy defeats them both, one by one, and rescues the Chansey.
He hired a Chansey torturer to kidnap several {{p|Chansey}} because he wanted them for himself. {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} sneaked in with {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}} to rescue the Chansey. However, Koga spotted them and sent out {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Grimer}} to stall them. However, Clefairy defeated them both and rescued the Chansey.


In ''[[PM019|Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!!]]'', he was revealed to have registered for the No. 1 Pokémon Contest. His did not have his greed this time and it wore off since then. Koga participates with Ninetales but loses since Ninetales did not dazzle the audience.
In ''[[PM019|Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!!]]'', Koga, now reformed, was revealed to have registered for the No. 1 Pokémon Contest. Koga participates with Ninetales but loses since Ninetales did not dazzle the audience.


After Red's travels in Johto, Koga is revealed to have joined the Johto Elite Four in ''[[PM105|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]''. He, along with [[Will]] and [[Bruno]] fell from the [[Indigo Plateau|Elite Four Tower]], seemly defeated by [[Karen]]. Red ask them what happened, but Koga ask him to ask Karen herself. It is later revealed that after being exhausted from training, Karen decided to tell them a joke, and they fell down the building after hearing her dumb joke.
After Red's travels in Johto, Koga is revealed to have joined the Johto Elite Four in ''[[PM105|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]''. He, along with [[Will]] and [[Bruno]] fell from the [[Indigo Plateau|Elite Four Tower]], seemly defeated by [[Karen]]. Red asks them what happened, but Koga asks him to ask Karen directly. It is later revealed that Karen decided to tell them a joke after an exhausting training session, and they fell down the building after hearing the joke.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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None Chansey's moves are known.}}
None Chansey's moves are known.}}


=== In the Pokémon Zensho manga ===
===Pokémon Zensho===
Koga is seen in the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] training his ninjutsu skills. He accidentally throws one of his stars at {{Zensho|Satoshi}} but misses luckily. Afterwards, Satoshi's {{p|Ditto}} volunteers to battle him and wins.
[[File:Koga Zensho.png|thumb|200px|Koga in Pokémon Zensho]]
Koga appears in [[PZ06]], where he is seen in the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] training his ninjutsu skills. He accidentally throws one of his stars at {{Zensho|Satoshi}} but misses luckily. Afterwards, Satoshi's {{p|Ditto}} volunteers to battle him and wins.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|trainer=Koga
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Weezing
|pkmn=Weezing
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|desc={{p|Weezing}} is Koga's only known Pokémon. It was up against {{p|Ditto}}. When Ditto transformed into its master, Weezing became very confused and {{m|Self-Destruct|self-destructs}} afterwards, giving Satoshi the win.
|desc={{p|Weezing}} is Koga's only known Pokémon. It was up against {{p|Ditto}}. When Ditto transformed into its master, Weezing became very confused and {{m|Self-Destruct|self-destructs}} afterwards, giving Satoshi the win.


Weezing's only known move is {{m|Self-Destruct}}.}}
Weezing's only known move is {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}}.}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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===Artwork===
===Artwork===
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| Koga and the Soul Badge
| Koga and the Soul Badge
| Koga's updated {{color2|000000|Pokémon VS (TCG)|VS}} art
| Koga's updated {{color2|000|Pokémon VS (TCG)|VS}} art
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==In the TFG==
==In the TFG==
{{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Koga|40}} appears as a Trainer figure in the {{TFG|Groundbreakers}} expansion pack of the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]].
{{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Koga|40}} appears as a {{TFG|Trainer figure}} in the {{TFG|Groundbreakers}} expansion pack of the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Koga is the only male {{type|Poison}} specialist.
* Out of the original [[Generation I]] [[Gym Leader]]s, Koga has the fewest Trainer cards in the Gym Leader sets of the TCG.
* In the manga [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], the ninja-in-training [[Walnut]] is an admirer of Koga.
* Koga is the first [[Elite Four]] member who was introduced in an earlier [[generation]] and then attained the title in a later generation.
* Out of the original Generation I Gym Leaders, Koga has the fewest Trainer cards in the Gym Leader sets of the TCG. Incidentally, his [[Koga's Ninja Trick (Gym Challenge 115)|only Trainer card]] besides the basic Koga card had to be edited because it featured a {{wp|manji}}, which could have caused controversy between cultures; the infamous Nazi {{wp|swastika}} is a reversed manji.
* Koga is the only Gym Leader introduced as of [[Generation V]] who does not appear in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. This is due to his status as an Elite Four member in the [[Generation II]] and {{gen|IV}} games.
* Because he became a member of the [[Elite Four]] in [[Generation II]], he is technically the first member of the Elite Four seen in the anime, though he was not a member at the time he was shown. He is also the only one Ash defeated in battle (again, however, it was as a Gym Leader).
* Koga uses a {{p|Venomoth}} on his team in all of the games in which [[Sabrina]] does not use one on her team, and vice-versa.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the {{tc|Ninja Boy}} on Route 217 mentions different kinds of ninja in the world. He says, "There are several kinds of ninjas. Are you an Iga or a Kouga ninja?" This is a reference to the two main schools of ninjutsu, Iga-ryu and Kōga-ryu, the latter of which Koga himself is named after.
* Koga and [[Janine]] are the only two Gym Leaders to have the same slogan in different generations.
* Koga's {{game|Yellow}} [[party|team]] is of a higher level than his [[Elite Four]] team in Gold, Silver, and Crystal and HeartGold and SoulSilver during the first match with him.
* His {{p|Venomoth}} doesn't appear in games that have [[Sabrina]] using a Venomoth in her team.
* Koga, [[Bruno]], [[Lance]], and [[Caitlin]] are the only members of the Elite Four who have appeared in more than one generation (excluding [[remake]]s).
** Koga, Bruno, and Lance are the only members of the Elite Four who have appeared in all the generations prior to [[Generation V]].
* Koga's updated [[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] artwork for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} has him in a pose identical to that of his daughter Janine's in her VS artwork, only reversed.
* Koga is the first Elite Four member who was introduced in an earlier generation and then attained the title in a later generation. The second is [[Caitlin]].
* Koga is the only Gym Leader introduced up until that point, that does not appear in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. This is due to his status as an [[Elite Four]] member in the Generation II and IV games.


==Names==
==Names==
{| style="float: left; background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Poison color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{Poison color light}}; border:3px solid #{{Poison color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Language
! Name
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
| Japanese
|キョウ ''Kyō''
| キョウ ''Kyou''
|The ''on-yomi'' of the kanji for "{{wp|apricot}}" (杏). This kanji's ''kun-yomi'' is ''[[Janine|anzu]]''.
| From 杏 ''kyō'' ({{wp|apricot}}), corresponding to the character's kun'yomi reading being ''[[Janine|anzu]]''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English, French,<br>German, Italian, Spanish
| English, German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
|Koga
| Koga
|From 甲賀流 ''[[wp:Kōga-ryū|Kōga-ryū]]'', a school of ''ninjutsu''.
| From 甲賀流 ''[[wp:Kōga-ryū|Kōga-ryū]]'', a school of ninjutsu
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
| Korean
|독수 ''Doksu''
| 독수 ''Doksu''
|Means ''poison fang'' which refers to his specialty in the Poison-type. Alternatively, 독수 can mean ''a vicious clutch''.
| From 독 (毒) ''dok'' (poison) and 독수 (毒手) ''doksu'' (vicious means)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|阿桔 ''Ā Jié''
| 阿桔 ''Ā Jié''
|May be derived from 桔梗 ''jié​gěng'' ({{wp|Chinese bellflower}}).
| rowspan="3" | From 桔梗 ''jiégěng / gitgáng'' ({{wp|Chinese bellflower}})
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|阿梗 ''Ā Gáng''
| 阿桔 ''Ā Git'' {{tt|*|Games}}
|梗 has the ''on-yomi'' "''kyō''" in Japanese.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 阿梗 ''Ā Gáng'' {{tt|*|Anime, Manga}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| เคียว ''Khiao''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Kyo
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Koga|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
==References==
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{{Electric Tale of Pikachu characters}}<br>
{{Koga's Pokémon}}<br>
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