Pokémon Yellow
Pokémon Yellow

How to Beat Gym Leader: Koga (Fuchsia City)

Conquer Koga in Fuchsia City by exploiting his Poison-type Pokémon's weakness to Psychic moves in Pokémon Yellow. Plan your team carefully.

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Pokémon:

  • Koffing (Level 37): Poison
  • Koffing (Level 37): Poison
  • Weezing (Level 43): Poison
  • Grimer (Level 39): Poison

Weaknesses:

All of Koga's Pokémon are pure Poison-types. They are weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.

Gym Leader: Koga (Fuchsia City) - Pokémon Yellow screenshot
Gym Leader: Koga (Fuchsia City)

Strategy:

Psychic-type Pokémon are your best bet. If you have an Alakazam (via trade) or a Kadabra, it will be incredibly effective. Other strong Psychic-types include Exeggutor (Grass/Psychic) or even a well-trained Jynx (Ice/Psychic, if traded from Red/Blue). Teach them 'Psychic' (TM29).

Alternatively, a powerful Ground-type Pokémon like Dugtrio, Sandslash, or Rhydon with 'Earthquake' (TM26) will also deal super effective damage. Be cautious of Koga's Pokémon using 'Smog' or 'Sludge' which can poison your Pokémon. Have Antidotes or Full Heals ready. Koga's Gym also has invisible walls, so navigate carefully.

Reward:

Soul Badge, TM06 (Toxic)