Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Weezing
Say it: WEE-zing
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Weezing is the Poison Gas Pokémon — Poison from Koffing. In Pokémon GO it is a Poison attacker with Infestation / Tackle / Rollout + Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse / Thunderbolt. Galarian Weezing is Poison / Fairy — see that form. Poison helps against Grass and Fairy; Ground and Psychic hit Poison hard. Evolve Koffing or catch Weezing from events.
Say it: WEE-zing
Weezing (#110) is a Poison Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Koffing. Trainers use it as a Poison raid attacker and PvP pick with Infestation / Tackle / Rollout + Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse / Thunderbolt. Against Weezing, lead with Ground or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Weezing is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0110. Use the Poison type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Infestation + Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball is the usual kit. Shadow Weezing is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. Galarian Weezing is a separate Fairy/Poison investment — see that page.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
When Weezing is your opponent, Ground, Psychic hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 174
- Defense
- 197
- Stamina
- 163
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Weezing’s always-available TM pool. Infestation + Sludge Bomb covers most Poison needs.
Fast
- Infestation · Standard
Bug energy / default
- Rollout · Standard
Rock energy
- Tackle · Standard
Normal filler
Charged
- Sludge Bomb · Standard
Poison nuke
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost coverage
- Dark Pulse · Standard
Dark coverage
- Thunderbolt · Standard
Electric coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- tackle
- infestation
- rollout
Charged
- sludge bomb
- shadow ball
- dark pulse
- thunderbolt
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #270 of 954 · CP 1474
Rollout + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #149 of 747 · CP 2500
Rollout + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #369 of 1023 · CP 2592
Rollout + Shadow Ball
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
…# Cliff | Slot | Pool | |------|------| | 1 (catch) | **Axew** (Dragon) | | 2 | Snorlax · Weezing | | 3 | Tyranitar · Gallade · Camerupt | **Suggested team:** Mamoswine (Powder Snow / Ici…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).