porygon2
Generation II · #0233 — Virtual Pokémon
Porygon2 is a Normal-type Virtual Pokémon introduced in Generation II, representing humanity's second major advancement in artificial Pokémon technology. As the evolved form of Porygon, Porygon2 was developed with cutting-edge artificial intelligence and upgraded hardware to serve as a tool for planetary exploration and development. Despite its intended purpose for space missions, Porygon2 cannot actually fly, limiting its original design goals. This man-made Pokémon possesses a base stat total of 515, with notable strengths in Special Attack (105), Special Defense (95), and Defense (90), making it a balanced special attacker with surprising defensive capabilities. Its artificial nature grants it the unique Mineral egg group classification, and it remains genderless—a reflection of its purely synthetic origins.
Base Stats
Height
0.6m
Weight
32.5kg
Category
Virtual Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
red
Shape
legs
Habitat
urban
Abilities
Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
Porygon2 Biology & Physical Characteristics
Porygon2 is a rounded, magenta-colored artificial Pokémon with a form resembling a drinking bird, featuring a relatively flat bill and large, prominent round eyes that give it an expressive appearance. Its body consists of simple ovoid growths along its sides serving as legs, and a tail that widens distinctly toward the middle, all colored in magenta except for its bill, legs, tail, and underside which are bright blue. Standing at only 0.6 meters tall and weighing 32.5 kilograms, Porygon2 maintains a compact size suitable for computational and laboratory work. The Pokémon's construction incorporates advanced artificial intelligence that enables it to learn and adapt independently, processing information far beyond its original programming. Remarkably, Porygon2 can communicate in a strange language understood only by other Porygon and their evolutionary line, and it has demonstrated the ability to survive in the vacuum of space, though its mobility in zero gravity remains severely limited.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Porygon2 Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Porygon2 is completely genderless, a natural consequence of its artificial origin as a manufactured Pokémon created through technology rather than biological processes. This genderless classification means Porygon2 cannot breed naturally with opposite-sex partners in the traditional sense, though it belongs to the Mineral egg group, which includes various rock and artificial Pokémon that can reproduce through specialized breeding mechanics. When Porygon2 is placed in a daycare with a Ditto, an egg will be produced, allowing trainers to obtain Porygon offspring despite Porygon2's lack of biological sex. The genderless nature of Porygon2 is consistent across all games and generations, reinforcing its identity as a synthetic creation rather than a living organism. This characteristic also contributes to Porygon2's thematic role as a product of pure technology, untethered from the biological imperatives that drive other Pokémon species.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
up-grade
evolution
Traded on a Porygon: Holder evolves into Porygon2.
Cost: 2000
up-grade
evolution
Traded on a Porygon: Holder evolves into Porygon2.
Cost: 2000
TMs & HMs
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
+662 more TMs/HMs
porygon2's Evolution Chain
Porygon2 Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Porygon2 evolves from Porygon when the latter is traded while holding an Upgrade item, representing a significant technological upgrade to the original artificial Pokémon. This evolution marks the second iteration of the Porygon line's development, introducing enhanced artificial intelligence and improved hardware capabilities. Porygon2 can further evolve into Porygon-Z when traded while holding a Dubious Disc, transforming into a more aggressive and unhinged variant with increased Special Attack at the cost of some defensive capabilities. The evolutionary chain from Porygon to Porygon2 to Porygon-Z reflects the progression of humanity's efforts to create increasingly sophisticated artificial Pokémon, each iteration building upon the previous version's foundation while introducing new strengths and occasionally new behavioral quirks.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Porygon2 Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Porygon2 is typically found within computers, laboratories, and research facilities where it works alongside human scientists and technicians, adapting to its digital and technological environment with ease. The artificial intelligence installed within Porygon2 allows it to learn new gestures and emotions autonomously, but this same capability sometimes results in unprogrammed behaviors and reactions that surprise its creators. Unlike its predecessor, Porygon2 exhibits a more sophisticated understanding of its surroundings, though it frequently absorbs information it has no practical need for, a quirk of its advanced learning algorithms. It generally maintains a friendly demeanor with humans and has a base friendship value of 70, making it relatively easy to bond with trainers. In ancient Hisui, Porygon2 was a source of confusion for residents who encountered it, as the Pokémon's technological sophistication was far beyond the technological level of that era, arriving mysteriously through space-time distortions.
Pokedex Entries
This upgraded version of PORYGON is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though.
Further research enhanced its abil ities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
This manmade POKéMON evolved from the latest technology. It may have unprog rammed reactions.
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.
It was created by humans using the power of science. It has been given artificial intelligence that enables it to learn new gestures and emotions on its own.
Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
This upgraded version of PORYGON is designed for space exploration. However, it can’t even fly.
With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space.
It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up.
This upgraded version of PORYGON is designed for space exploration. It can’t fly, however.
Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up.
It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up.
Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space.
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.
For the purposes of planetary development, Porygon was updated with the most cutting-edge technology available.
AI has been installed in it. It learns various things all on its own, but it even remembers things it doesn’t need to know.
Porygon was updated to a new version in readiness for planetary development. But that dream remains unrealized as yet.
Even though it doesn’t die in the vacuum of space, it can’t move around very well in zero gravity.
This is a Porygon that was updated with special data. Porygon2 develops itself by learning about many different subjects all on its own.
After artificial intelligence was implemented in Porygon2, the Pokémon began using a strange language that only other Porygon2 understand.
A bizarre item caused this Pokémon to evolve. While it now exhibits many new gestures and expressions, its biology remains inscrutable.
Porygon2 Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Porygon2 is a straightforward designation reflecting its status as the second version of the Porygon artificial Pokémon line, with the numeral two serving as both a designation of succession and a reference to its binary digital nature. The Japanese name ポリゴン２ (Porygon2) maintains this numerical designation, emphasizing the technological and computational aspects of the Pokémon's identity. The design itself draws inspiration from drinking birds and simple digital representations, with its rounded magenta form and blue accents creating a distinctly artificial appearance that differentiates it from organic Pokémon. The drinking bird comparison reflects the Pokémon's smooth, pendulum-like movement capabilities and its diminutive, specialized form. Porygon2's design philosophy prioritizes function over biological realism, with every aspect of its appearance communicating its origin as a manufactured tool rather than a naturally evolved creature, making it visually distinctive among all Pokémon.
Learnable Moves
Porygon2 can learn 78 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| charge | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| conversion | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| conversion 2 | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| eerie impulse | electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| guard swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| lock on | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nightmare | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| power swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| speed swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder shock | electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| tri attack | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Porygon2 Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Porygon2 serves as a capable special attacker and wall, leveraging its Special Attack stat of 105 and Special Defense of 95 to survive hits while dealing significant damage. Its signature ability Download is particularly valuable in competitive play, automatically raising either Attack or Special Attack by one stage upon entry depending on which of the opponent's defensive stats is lower, providing an immediate advantage that can shift momentum in Porygon2's favor. The hidden ability Analytic strengthens Porygon2's moves to 1.3 times their normal power when it moves last, synergizing well with its relatively low Speed stat of 60 and turning its slowness into an advantage by guaranteeing Analytic activation against faster opponents. Porygon2 also has access to Trace as a standard ability, which copies the opponent's ability upon entry, offering flexibility and utility in various matchups. Its movepool includes powerful special moves like Psychic, Discharge, and Ice Beam, complemented by utility options like Recover for longevity and Trick or Toxic Spikes for coverage, making Porygon2 a versatile choice across multiple competitive formats and generations.
Commonly Asked Questions About Porygon2
What type is Porygon2?
Porygon2 is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Porygon2 evolve into?
Porygon2 evolves into porygon-z.
What are Porygon2's weaknesses?
Porygon2 is weak to fighting type moves.
Porygon2 Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Porygon2 holds a unique position in Pokémon culture as a continuation of the Porygon line's representation of artificial Pokémon, appearing frequently in media and merchandise as a symbol of human technological achievement within the Pokémon universe. The Porygon2 line gained particular notoriety in the anime community due to the infamous Porygon-focused episode that caused controversy in the late 1990s, though Porygon2 itself has made several notable appearances in the Pokémon animated series, often depicted working in technological or space-related contexts consistent with its designed purpose. The species has become a beloved icon for fans interested in artificial or digital-themed Pokémon, representing a more sophisticated iteration of the original Porygon concept. Porygon2 appears in the Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy collection, acknowledging its place in broader Pokémon gaming culture. In trading card games, Porygon2 has been featured in numerous sets, often with artwork emphasizing its technological nature and digital environments, contributing to its status as a recognizable and collectible Pokémon among enthusiasts.
Where to Find Porygon2 in Every Pokémon Game
Porygon2 is relatively rare in most Pokémon games, typically obtained only through trading a Porygon while it holds an Upgrade item, making it less accessible than many other Pokémon. In the original Generation II games (Gold, Silver, and Crystal), Porygon2 can be found in the Saffron City game corner or obtained through trading, though availability remains limited. Throughout subsequent generations, Porygon2 continues to appear in specific locations or events, with varying rarity depending on the game title—it has been featured in Platinum's Poké Radar encounters, HeartGold and SoulSilver through the game corner, and various other games through special distributions or hidden locations. In more recent games like Pokémon Sword and Shield, Porygon2 became more readily available through the Pokédex completion mechanics and wild encounters in specific areas. Pokémon Legends: Arceus included Porygon2 as a post-game available Pokémon, reflecting the series' ongoing efforts to include the Porygon line across multiple titles. Event distributions and Poké Portal News announcements have occasionally offered Porygon2 for free, providing additional avenues for players to obtain this technological Pokémon, though deliberate trading and item requirements remain the primary evolutionary methods.