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Koffing [1st Edition]
Pokemon Base Set•#51
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$34.21Market Price
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Koffing [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Koffing #51 is part of the original English Base Set, the foundational release that introduced Pokémon cards to Western collectors and made 1st Edition Base Set stamps iconic across the hobby.
Card History
This Base Set Koffing is the species’ TCG debut, giving collectors one of the very first cardboard appearances of Koffing in Pokémon history.
Artist
The artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the original defining artists of the Pokémon TCG who has illustrated cards since the game’s inception, which gives early Base Set pieces like this extra historical weight.
Card History
Its attack, Foul Gas, perfectly captures Koffing’s toxic identity by flipping between Poison and Confusion, making the card feel mechanically true to the Pokémon’s noxious, unpredictable flavor.
Cultural Impact
This exact Base Set Koffing artwork became notable in Japan when the card was later reprinted through the 1999 Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest program, linking the card to one of the strangest and most beloved early Pokémon promotions.
Card Reference
About Koffing [1st Edition]
Koffing [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 51. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $34.21, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Base Set
- Card Number
- #51
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Koffing [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Koffing [1st Edition] is $34.21. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Koffing [1st Edition] from?
Koffing [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 51, released in 1999.
Is Koffing [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Koffing [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Koffing [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Koffing [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.