Koga

**Koga** (コガ, *Koga*), known as **Kyou** (マチス, *Kyō*) in Japan, is both a fictional character and a deuteragonist from the *Pokémon* series created by Satoshi Tajiri. He was the Gym Leader of Fuchsia City's Gym and an executive of Team Rocket in the Kanto region.

After the downfall, He was promoted to a Master Trainer, and became an Elite Four member in the Johto region, leaving his daughter, in charge. As an Ex-Gym Leader, he held the Soul Badge for the trainers that defeats him, and specializes in Poison-type Pokémon.

"*I am Koga, of the Johto Elite Four! I live in shadows. You will be safe in my company!*"

—Koga.

## Appearance & Biography

*Voice Actor*: Stan Hart (English), Hōchu Ōtsuka (Japanese), Not Known (Arabic), Not Known (Basque), Not Known (Brazilian), Not Known (Cantonese), Not Known (Catalan), Not Known (Chinese), Not Known (Croatian), Not Known (Danish), Not Known (Dutch), Not Known (Finnish), Not Known (Filipino), Not Known (French), Not Known (Galician), Not Known (German), Not Known (Greek), Not Known (Hebrew), Not Known (Hong Kong), Not Known (Hungarian), Not Known (Indonesian), Not Known (Italian), Not Known (Korean), Not Known (Mandarin), Not Known (Norwegian), Not Known (Polish), Not Known (Portuguese), Not Known (Romanian), Not Known (Russian), Not Known (Serbian), Not Known (Spanish), Not Known (Swedish), Not Known (Tagalog), Not Known (Thai), Not Known (Valencian), Not Known (Ukrainian), Not Known (Brazilian Portuguese), Not Known (Canadian French), Not Known (European Spanish), Not Known (European Portuguese), Not Known (Latin American Spanish), Not Known (Latin Spanish), Not Known (Spain-Spanish)

### Biography

This modern-day ninja and member of the Elite Four wears down his opponents with his versatility and has also trained his daughter, Janine, in the ways of the ninja.

### Appearance

* Hair Color: Greying Teal
* Skin Color: Not Known
* Eye Color: Black
* Age: Not Known
* Birthday: Not Known
* Height: Not Known
* Weight: Not Known

## Personality

Koga shows himself as an intimidating foe, using Poison-type Pokémon, whose moves poison or lull the opponent to sleep. Koga's personality is first depicted to be cruel and merciless, as shown during his battle against Gary and Ash in Pokémon Tower, as he uses Articuno to nearly freeze the pair to death.

However, after their conflict, Koga returns once more to face off against the Team Plasma member Colress, teaming up with the Kanto Elite Four member, Agatha to defeat him, and displays more admirable characteristics such as bravery and concern for others.

## Relationships

### Friends/Allies

* Lieutenant Surge
* Sabrina

### Family

* Aya (younger sister)
* Janine (daughter)

### Neutral

* Team Rocket
	+ Jessie
	+ James
	+ Meowth
* Ash Ketchum
* Tracey Scketchit

## Pokémon

### On hand

* Koffing → Weezing
* Grimer → Muk
* Zubat → Golbat → Crobat
* Ekans → Arbok
* Stunky → Skuntank
* Skorupi → Drapion

### Currently in rotation

* Venonat → Venomoth
* Tentacruel
* Ariados
* Nidorina
* Nidorino

### Travel with

This section shows the Pokémon that Koga currently travels with, but has not caught.

### In training

This section is for the Pokémon that Koga still owns but are in the care of another Trainer. Some can be called upon at any time if needed.

### Status unknown

This section is for Koga's Pokémon whose current whereabouts are unknown.

### Released

This section is for the Pokémon that Koga formally released back into the wild.

* Articuno

### Traded away

This section is for the Pokémon that Koga traded away.

### Given away

This section is for the Pokémon that Lt. Surge gave to another Trainer to keep for themselves.

### At Fuchsia Gym

Pokémon that Koga resides at his gym are the following:

* Koffing (multiple)
* Grimer (multiple)
* Zubat (multiple)
* Golbat (multiple)
* Ekans (multiple)
* Stunky (multiple)
* Skorupi (multiple)
* Trubbish (multiple)
* Croagunk (multiple)

### Befriended/Unofficial

This section is for the Pokémon that Koga had bonded with over the course of several episodes but never officially caught.

### Temporary

This section is for the Pokémon that Koga temporarily used. Many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.

## History

### Past

#### Early Life

Koga taught his daughter, Janine, more about battling. He stated one day she would also serve Giovanni.

#### Enrollment

Giovanni placed Lt. Surge, Sabrina and Koga as his three subordinates, who trained the grunts, while Giovanni was inspiring them with speeches. Despite serving Giovanni, Koga didn't have much time to train himself.

## Etymology

* Koga's name derives from Kōga-ryū, a school of ninjutsu that focused on, among other techniques, poisoning.
	+ Kyō, his Japanese name, may come from 凶 (kyō, misfortune), 戮 (kyō, kill), or 杏 (kyō, apricot, as apricot seeds are poisonous).

## External links

* Koga *Azurilland Wiki*
* Koga *Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia*
* Koga *Pokémon Wikia*
* Koga *Pokémon Let's Play Wikia*
* Koga *Villains Wiki*