Porygon is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I and the first stage of its evolution line, with a base stat total of 395.
Porygon
Abilities
Base Stats
Porygon's Weaknesses and Resistances
Evolution Chain
Porygon evolves into Porygon2 by trading while holding an Up Grade or with an Up-Grade, and Porygon2 evolves into Porygon Z by trading while holding a Dubious Disc or with a Dubious Disc.
Porygon 
Porygon2 
Porygon Z Porygon Playthrough, Competitive, and Nuzlocke Usage
Using Porygon in a Playthrough
The Porygon line progresses from a balanced artificial Normal-type into either an exceptionally bulky middle evolution or a powerful special attacker. Porygon2 gains strong overall defenses, Recover, useful coverage, and abilities such as Trace or Download; from Generation V onward, Eviolite can make it even harder to remove. Porygon-Z instead raises Special Attack dramatically and can use Adaptability or Download to turn Tri Attack and broad special coverage into major offensive pressure. Both evolutions traditionally require trades with specific held items, so base Porygon may be the only stage available in restricted playthroughs.
Porygon in Competitive Pokémon
Porygon2 is a long-standing defensive pivot because Eviolite, Recover, and abilities such as Trace or Download combine with excellent coverage and respectable damage. Porygon-Z takes the opposite approach: 135 base Special Attack, Adaptability-boosted Normal STAB, Download, and setup options such as Nasty Plot or Agility let it function as a wallbreaker or cleaner. The two evolutions therefore coexist competitively rather than one simply replacing the other. Porygon2 is usually selected for durability and utility, while Porygon-Z is selected for immediate or setup-based offense.
Porygon in Nuzlockes
Base Porygon is often difficult to justify in Nuzlockes because its acquisition may be expensive or late and its strongest evolutions depend on trades and held items. If Porygon2 is accessible, the line becomes extremely safe thanks to excellent mixed bulk, Recover, and only one natural Fighting weakness; Eviolite increases that margin further. Porygon-Z is more dangerous offensively but sacrifices much of that defensive security. A ruleset that forbids trade evolutions changes the line from potentially excellent to much more ordinary.
Learnsets
50 moves · Scarlet Violet
Level Up
Machine
Pokédex Entries
24 entries
A POKéMON that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
The only POKéMON people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
It is a manmade POKéMON. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
A manmade POKéMON that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
An artificial POKéMON created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program.
PORYGON is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This POKéMON is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
It is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data in order to enter cyberspace. A PORYGON is copy- protected so it cannot be duplicated.
Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial POKéMON.
A POKéMON that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
The world’s first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn’t breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
A man-made Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time.
It can convert its body into digital data, which enables it to enter cyberspace.
This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete.
It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true.
The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming.
In recent years, this species has been very helpful in cyberspace. These Pokémon will go around checking to make sure no suspicious data exists.
It has no discernible heartbeat and does not seem to draw breath, and yet it appears to function without issue. I cannot even begin to explain this utterly bizarre anomaly.
Where To Find Porygon
8 locations
Route 15 · AlolaGift · version details vary
Alola Route 15 Aether House
Mirage Island · HoennWalking · version details vary
Mirage Island (East of Shoal Cave)
Mirage Mountain · HoennWalking · version details vary
Mirage Mountain (South East of Route 129)
Celadon City · KantoGift · version details vary
Celadon City Prize Corner
Route 7 · KantoOverworld Special · version details vary
Road 7
Saffron City · KantoGift · version details vary
Silph Co.
Trophy Garden · SinnohWalking · version details vary
Trophy Garden
Veilstone City · SinnohGift · version details vary
Veilstone City
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Porygon Biology and Behavior
Porygon is an artificial Pokemon created entirely from computer code and protected against unauthorized duplication. It does not need to breathe or eat and can convert its body into digital data, allowing it to enter and travel through cyberspace. Its original programming is relatively simple and includes tasks such as identifying suspicious data.
Porygon Biological Data
- National Pokédex
- #137
- Species
- Virtual Pokémon
- Height
- 2' 7" (0.8 m)
- Weight
- 80.5 lbs (36.5 kg)
- Habitat
- Urban
- Color
- Pink
- Body Style
- Legs
- Gender
- Genderless
Misc
Catch Rate: 45
Base Experience: 79 Exp
Hatch Counter: 20
Porygon Size Comparison: BETA
Porygon is listed at 2' 7" (0.8 m) and shown in an in-chart visual comparison.
How is visual size determined?
Pokédex height is treated as the official listed measurement, but the chart uses pose-aware visual scaling so each sprite looks reasonable in a direct comparison.
For long or coiled Pokémon, the listed height may represent total body length rather than upright height. For Pokémon with floppy ears, leaves, feathers, antennae, wings, or other flexible features, the chart usually measures to the top of the solid, substantial part of the head or body instead of the tallest decorative feature.
The goal is not to replace the official height, but to make the artwork compare naturally at the size it appears to occupy.
