Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Porygon2's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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.
Porygon2 Weakness
Fighting moves hit Porygon2 for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. With 85 HP and balanced defenses, Porygon2 can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x91-107%KO Sky Uppercut 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x65-77% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Emboar builds →Focus Blast 2x91-107%KO Hammer Arm 2x94-111%KO Brick Break 2x70-83% Low Sweep 2x62-73% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x68-81% Dynamic Punch 2x76-90% Submission 2x60-71% Brick Break 2x57-68% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Conkeldurr builds →Focus Punch 2x156-184%KO Superpower 2x124-146%KO Focus Blast 2x57-68% Dynamic Punch 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x113-133%KO Focus Blast 2x57-68% Hammer Arm 2x96-113%KO Brick Break 2x71-84% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Greninja deals 38-44% with Hydro Pump.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave15-18% Thunderbolt22-26% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Garchomp builds →Earthquake28-33% Stone Edge19-22% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse28-32% Ice Beam21-24% Hydro Pump38-44% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Pelipper builds →Hurricane26-31% Scald19-23% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Gliscor builds →Earthquake18-21% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Porygon2 connects Porygon to Porygon Z in this chain. At least one evolution here needs a trade. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Porygon). The final form adds another 20 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Porygon2 is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Porygon eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlySun & Moon Porygon2 Best Moveset
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Porygon2 with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. HP-heavy investment EVs and Quiet nature maximize that, and Download handles the rest. Recover patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Porygon2 best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Recover
- Tri Attack
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Recover
- Ice Beam
- Tri Attack
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Porygon2 learns Zap Cannon and Hyper Beam naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 8 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Porygon2 in Sun & Moon
Porygon2's 2-stage line starts with Porygon, which appears at moderate rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Porygon2 in Sun & Moon
Step 1Catch PorygonRoute 15 - Aether HouseSunGift from NPC Lv.30 RouteMidPost-Elite FourRoute 15 - Aether HouseMoonGift from NPC Lv.30 RouteMidPost-Elite Four
Step 2Porygon2 ✓
Porygon2 Guide
At 515 BST, Porygon2 is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Porygon-Z before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Sun & Moon, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Porygon2. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Trace copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle. That's the one you want on Porygon2. Analytic is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Download works too if your team needs something different.
Porygon2 is a special attacker with base 105 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Since Gold & Silver, Porygon2 has been in 19 games. Requiring a trade evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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