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.
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.
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.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (89-105%).
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed8-10% Mach Punch 2x26-31% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySteadfast ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x89-105%KO Extreme Speed20-24% Aura Sphere 2x43-51% Flash Cannon22-25% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 onlyOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 Trace handles the rest. Recover patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Porygon2 best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Recover
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Tri Attack
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 9 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Porygon2 in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The chain to Porygon2 requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Porygon at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Porygon2 in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Porygon2, start by catching Porygon through walking encounters at Lv. 36-38. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PorygonMirage Spots - Area 16Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3820%LateMirage Spots - Area 16Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3820%LateMirage Spots - Area 23Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-386%LateMirage Spots - Area 23Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-386%Late
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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