Koffing 68 / 111 Pokemon Card from Rising Rivals Set

About the Koffing Pokémon Card

Koffing is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Rising Rivals set, part of the Platinum series. It carries the collector number 68/111 and is classified as Common. The Rising Rivals set was released on May 16, 2009.

The card includes the flavor text: “Lighter-than-air gases in its body keep it aloft. The gases not only smell, they are also explosive.”.

Koffing Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Koffing

Card number: 68/111

Set: Rising Rivals

Series: Platinum

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Psychic

HP: 60

Artist: Yukiko Baba

Release date: May 16, 2009

National Pokédex number: 109

Why Collect the Koffing Pokémon Card?

Koffing is most often collected as part of a complete Rising Rivals set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Koffing Pokémon Card

Koffing was illustrated by Yukiko Baba.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Koffing Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Koffing is about $8.66. Recent listings range from roughly $33.88 (low) to $41.09 (high), with a mid-point near $39.59. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Rising Rivals set has a median card value near $6.74 and an average near $33.80, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -75% over the last 7 days and -73% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Rising Rivals set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Koffing Pokémon Card

Whether Koffing is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 7 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 14.3%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Koffing Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Koffing was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 7 copies to date.

Other Printings of Koffing

Koffing appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Cosmic Eclipse 243 (around $41.48), Great Encounters 74 (around $32.29) and Team Rocket Returns 61 (around $31.01).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Koffing Pokémon Card

The Koffing pokémon card is a Common card from the Rising Rivals set (Platinum series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Rising Rivals set. Its current aggregated market price is about $8.66; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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