Koffing (Basic) Pokémon Trading Card

Name: Koffing (Basic) Pokémon Trading Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A vintage Pokémon trading card featuring the purple gas Pokémon Koffing on a wooden background.

Ordinary (3/10)

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DESCRIPTION

A basic Pokémon trading card featuring the Pokémon Koffing, a Generation I Poison-type Pokémon. The artwork depicts Koffing's signature purple, spherical body emitting gas, with its characteristic 'Koffing' symbol on its front. The card states it is a 'Basic' Pokémon with 60 HP and a 'Foul Gas' attack.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese MythologyEdo Period to Contemporary

Koffing, as a sentient gas cloud, subtly draws from certain yokai (supernatural beings) in Japanese folklore which can take on amorphous or gaseous forms, though more directly it's an allegory for pollution.

Environmental AwarenessLate 20th - 21st Century

The concept of Koffing and its evolved form Weezing, which thrive on and produce toxic gases, can be seen as an anthropomorphic representation of industrial pollution and its effects on the environment.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting and trading cards: The core ritual involves acquiring, organizing, and exchanging cards with other enthusiasts, driven by rarity and personal preference.
•Game play: Using the card to battle against other players in the strategic Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Meaning Through Time

Late 1990s - Early 2000s (Initial Release)

Initially seen as a fun, new character within the burgeoning Pokémon phenomenon, representing unique creature design and a gameplay element.

2010s - Present (Modern Era)

Koffing has become a nostalgic symbol for fans of the original Pokémon games and TCG, representing the start of a cultural phenomenon. Lower value common cards like this are often collected for sentimental reasons or to complete master sets.

HISTORICAL STORY

Koffing is one of the original 151 Pokémon introduced in the first generation of the Pokémon franchise, which debuted in Japan with video games in 1996 and soon expanded globally to include trading card games, anime, and merchandise. The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) launched in 1996 in Japan ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Koffing's design is inspired by pollution and air quality issues, specifically depicting a living gas cloud that thrives on dirty air.

Despite its noxious nature, Koffing is known for its cheerful demeanor in the anime and often floats happily through polluted environments.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a smooth, glossy surface typical of trading cards, with a slight texture from the card stock. There are visible scuffs and minor surface wear.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight, consistent with a single laminated card.

Condition

The card shows visible signs of surface wear, including scuffs and light scratches, particularly noticeable in the holographic areas if present (though this appears to be a non-holographic common card). Edges and corners may have slight whitening or wear from handling.