#137 Porygon

#137 Porygon

Height0.8 m(2'07")
Weight36.5 kg(80.5 lbs)
GenderGenderless
Gen 1

Porygon's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 65
271
Attack 60
156
Defense 70
176
Sp. Atk 85
206
Sp. Def 75
186
Speed 40
116
1111
Type Effectiveness

Porygon Abilities

Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.

Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.

AnalyticHidden

Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

View Porygon Competitive StrategySets, counters, usage stats, tier placement, and team building guides

Porygon Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
ConversionnormalstatusLevel 1The user changes its type to become the same type as the move at the top of the list of moves it knows.
RecyclenormalstatusLevel 5The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
Magnet RiseelectricstatusLevel 10The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
Thunder Shockelectricspecial40100Level 15The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Psybeampsychicspecial65100Level 20The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Conversion 2normalstatusLevel 25The user changes its type to make itself resistant to the type of the move the target used last.
AgilitypsychicstatusLevel 30The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
RecovernormalstatusLevel 35The user regenerates its cells, restoring its own HP by up to half its max HP.
Dischargeelectricspecial80100Level 40The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.
Tri Attacknormalspecial80100Level 45The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. This may also burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100Level 50A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Lock OnnormalstatusLevel 55The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the user's next move does not miss that target.
Zap Cannonelectricspecial12050Level 60The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
Blizzardicespecial11070TMA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
ChargeelectricstatusTMThe user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Charge Beamelectricspecial5090TMThe user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Eerie Impulseelectricstatus100TMThe user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Electrowebelectricspecial5595TMThe user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Foul Playdarkphysical95100TMThe user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
GravitypsychicstatusTMEnables Flying types or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves for five turns. Moves that involve flying can't be used.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Beamicespecial90100TMThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psychicpsychicspecial90100TMThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Psyshockpsychicspecial80100TMThe user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This move deals physical damage.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100TMThe user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Thunderelectricspecial11070TMA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Waveelectricstatus90TMThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Thunderboltelectricspecial90100TMThe user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Trickpsychicstatus100TMThe user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.
Trick RoompsychicstatusTMThe user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
Zen Headbuttpsychicphysical8090TMThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Porygon Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

A POKéMON that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.

Yellow

The only POKéMON people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.

Gold

It is a manmade POKéMON. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.

Silver

A manmade POKéMON that came about as a result of re­ search. It is pro­ grammed with only basic motions.

Crystal

An artificial POKéMON created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program.

In Other Languages

Porygon's Japanese name is Porygon (ポリゴン). Here are all the official names for Porygon across different languages:

JapaneseポリゴンPorygon
Korean폴리곤
Chinese (Traditional)多邊獸
FrenchPorygon
GermanPorygon
SpanishPorygon
ItalianPorygon
Chinese (Simplified)多边兽

Porygon Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience79

How to Get Porygon

Porygon can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Porygon in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Porygon

Porygon is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 395, Porygon is classified as a Virtual Pokémon and is part of the Porygon → Porygon2 → Porygon Z evolution line.

In competitive play, Porygon is placed in the ZU tier where it holds a 0.08% usage rate. Its key abilities are Trace and Download and Analytic, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Porygon is weak to Fighting-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Porygon can learn 87 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Tri Attack, Recover, Trick Room, Shadow Ball. Standing at 0.8m tall and weighing 36.5kg, Porygon has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.