Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Porygon's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 1 Sp. Atk EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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.
Porygon Weakness
Fighting moves hit Porygon for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Porygon's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x59-71% Arm Thrust 2x20-24% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x69-82% Drain Punch 2x48-58% Brick Break 2x48-58% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x53-63% Brick Break 2x61-73% Vital Throw 2x56-68% Arm Thrust 2x16-19% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x68-80% Drain Punch 2x47-56% Brick Break 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x47-56% Brick Break 2x60-72% Vital Throw 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x33-40% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x161-190%KO Focus Blast 2x73-87% Brick Break 2x81-97% Vital Throw 2x76-90% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x136-160%KO Focus Blast 2x59-70% Brick Break 2x70-83% Karate Chop 2x48-57% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x84-100%KO Focus Blast 2x64-77% Drain Punch 2x44-53% Brick Break 2x44-53% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x107-127%KO Focus Blast 2x44-53% Brick Break 2x57-67% Vital Throw 2x53-63% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x163-193%KO Focus Blast 2x75-89% Submission 2x90-107%KO Brick Break 2x83-98% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x139-163%KO Focus Blast 2x60-71% Brick Break 2x70-83% Karate Chop 2x48-56% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x72-86% Focus Blast 2x65-77% Drain Punch 2x45-53% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x111-131%KO Focus Blast 2x45-53% Brick Break 2x57-68% Vital Throw 2x52-62% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x43-50% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x158-187%KO Focus Blast 2x72-86% Submission 2x86-101%KO Brick Break 2x81-95% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x133-156%KO Focus Blast 2x59-70% Brick Break 2x67-80% Karate Chop 2x46-55% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x83-98% High Jump Kick 2x72-86% Focus Blast 2x62-73% Drain Punch 2x44-52% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x109-129%KO Focus Blast 2x44-52% Brick Break 2x57-67% Vital Throw 2x52-61% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x39-46% Rock Smash 2x22-28% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x163-192%KO Focus Blast 2x74-87% Cross Chop 2x109-129%KO Submission 2x89-105%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x136-161%KO Focus Blast 2x60-71% Cross Chop 2x91-108%KO Brick Break 2x69-82% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x84-100%KO High Jump Kick 2x74-87% Focus Blast 2x64-76% Drain Punch 2x45-53% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x111-132%KO Close Combat 2x89-105%KO Focus Blast 2x45-53% Brick Break 2x58-68% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Heracross can KO Porygon with Close Combat (189-223%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (247-290%).
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x189-223%KO Megahorn94-111%KO Stone Edge52-62% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Porygon View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x247-290%KO Extreme Speed55-65% Bullet Punch41-49% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
To get Porygon2 from Porygon, you need a trade. The evolution method matters here. The evolved forms gain up to 140 total stats over Porygon. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Porygon is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyHeartGold & SoulSilver Porygon Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Porygon's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for same-type damage. Zap Cannon and Blizzard are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Porygon in HeartGold & SoulSilver
No searching required for Porygon. You receive it at Celadon City from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
Best Locations to Catch Porygon in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Porygon Guide
At 395 BST, Porygon is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Porygon2 before bringing it to any serious fight.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Porygon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 40 Speed, Porygon won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Trace copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle. That's the one you want on Porygon. Analytic is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Download works too if your team needs something different.
Porygon is a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the trick room role.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, For a casual playthrough, Porygon works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Porygon2. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Porygon appears in 22 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Porygon have the longest track record of availability in the series.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves