Porygon2 is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II and a middle stage of its evolution line, with a base stat total of 515.
Porygon2
Abilities
Base Stats
Porygon2'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 Porygon2 Playthrough, Competitive, and Nuzlocke Usage
Using Porygon2 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.
Porygon2 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.
Porygon2 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
51 moves · Scarlet Violet
Level Up
Machine
Pokédex Entries
18 entries
This upgraded version of PORYGON is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though.
Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
This manmade POKéMON evolved from the latest technology. It may have unprogrammed reactions.
PORYGON2 was created by humans using the power of science. The man-made POKéMON has been endowed with artificial intelligence that enables it to learn new gestures and emotions on its own.
It was created by humans using the power of science. It has been given artificial intelligence that enables it to learn new gestures and emotions on its own.
Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
This upgraded version of PORYGON is designed for space exploration. However, it can’t even fly.
With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space.
It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up.
This upgraded version of PORYGON is designed for space exploration. It can’t fly, however.
Porygon2 was created by humans using the power of science. The man-made Pokémon has been endowed with artificial intelligence that enables it to learn new gestures and emotions on its own.
For the purposes of planetary development, Porygon was updated with the most cutting-edge technology available.
Porygon was updated to a new version in readiness for planetary development. But that dream remains unrealized as yet.
AI has been installed in it. It learns various things all on its own, but it even remembers things it doesn’t need to know.
Even though it doesn’t die in the vacuum of space, it can’t move around very well in zero gravity.
This is a Porygon that was updated with special data. Porygon2 develops itself by learning about many different subjects all on its own.
After artificial intelligence was implemented in Porygon2, the Pokémon began using a strange language that only other Porygon2 understand.
A bizarre item caused this Pokémon to evolve. While it now exhibits many new gestures and expressions, its biology remains inscrutable.
Held Items
1 items
- Firered: 100% chance
- Leafgreen: 100% chance
Additional Images
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Porygon2 Biology and Behavior
Porygon2 was created by upgrading Porygon with improved software intended for planetary and space-related development. The added artificial intelligence allows it to learn behaviors and information beyond its original programming, including knowledge that may not be useful to its assigned purpose. It has also developed its own specialized form of communication.
Porygon2 Biological Data
- National Pokédex
- #233
- Species
- Virtual Pokémon
- Height
- 2' 0" (0.6 m)
- Weight
- 71.7 lbs (32.5 kg)
- Habitat
- Urban
- Color
- Red
- Body Style
- Legs
- Gender
- Genderless
Misc
Catch Rate: 45
Base Experience: 180 Exp
Hatch Counter: 20
Porygon2 Size Comparison: BETA
Porygon2 is listed at 2' 0" (0.6 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.
