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.
A bizarre item caused this Pokémon to evolve. While it now exhibits many new gestures and expressions, its biology remains inscrutable.
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 |
 Mienfoo Fighting | A | |
Fighting is super effective against Porygon2View Mienfoo → | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Fighting is super effective against Porygon2View Lucario → | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Galvantula builds →Thunder27-32% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Pelipper builds →Hurricane27-32% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Zapdos builds →Hurricane26-31% Volt Switch17-20% Heat Wave15-18% | ||
Legends: Z-A 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
Legends: Z-A Porygon2 Best Moveset
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Porygon2 with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Max HP and Sp. Atk EVs and Modest nature maximize that, and Download handles the rest. Recover patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Porygon2 best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Trick Room
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Recover
- Ice Beam
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Recover
- Tri Attack
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Tri Attack
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Porygon2's Electric and Psychic coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Self-Destruct and Hyper Beam for same-type damage. Self-Destruct and Zap Cannon are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Porygon2 in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Porygon2 in Legends: Z-A. Bring Porygon over from Red, Yellow, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
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 Legends: Z-A, 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 leaning toward the special side (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