Porygon2 (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Porygon2 (disambiguation).

Porygon2 Virtual Pokémon ポリゴン２ Porygon2 #233 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Trace or Download Cacophony Cacophony Analytic Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Genderless	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 5140 - 5396 steps
Height 2′00″ 0.6 m Porygon2 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 71.6 lbs. 32.5 kg Porygon2 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 180 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 180 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Porygon2 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape {{{form2}}}	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Porygon2 (Japanese: ポリゴン２ Porygon2) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Porygon when traded holding an Upgrade and evolves into Porygon-Z when traded holding a Dubious Disc.

Contents

Biology

Porygon2 is a rounded, pink, digital Pokémon that shows similarities to a drinking bird. It has a relatively flat bill and large, round eyes. Its legs are simple ovoid growths along its sides, and its tail widens towards the middle. Its bill, legs, tail, and underside are blue.

Porygon2's evolution from Porygon was the result of it being upgraded from the most cutting-edge technology available. It was upgraded to work in space for planetary devolvement reasons, although its inability to fly limits this ability. It is artificially intelligent, and is capable of learning new behaviors on its own, including information it does not need to know. It can also speak a strange language only other Porygon2 can understand. As a result, it will sometimes perform motions or abilities that are not in its programming. It is generally found in computers or in labs and other buildings working with people. It can survive in a space vacuum, though cannot move very well in zero-gravity. Porygon2 and its evolutionary family, Porygon and Porygon-Z, are the only known Pokémon that learn Conversion and Conversion 2.

In the anime

Porygon2 in the "World of Pokémon" opening of Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice

Porygon2 made its unofficial anime debut in the English dub via stock art in the Johto Pokérap.

Porygon2's lone physical appearance was in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice's "World of Pokémon" opening, which featured every Pokémon from the first five generations revealed to that point.

Due to the EP038 incident, Porygon2 has not appeared in an episode of the anime, and it is the only Generation II Pokémon not to appear. Along with its evolved form, Porygon-Z, it is also the only Pokémon prior to Generation VIII that is neither Legendary nor Mythical to not appear in an episode of the anime.

In the manga

Porygon2 in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blue's Porygon2

In Forretress of Solitude, the Pokémon Association used a Porygon2 to test Red to become Viridian City's Gym Leader.

Blue bought a Porygon in Celadon City, which was quite disobedient to its new Trainer, but became an integral part of his team later. Prior to Playful Porygon2, it evolved into Porygon2 and battled with Silver's Sneasel. In the FireRed & LeafGreen chapter, its ability to integrate itself into any electronic network proved handy in freeing Professor Oak and Green's parents.

In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Roughneck's Porygon2 was at the Safari Zone.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Porygon2 appeared in GDZ56.

In the Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic manga

A Porygon2 appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.

In the TCG

Main article: Porygon2 (TCG)

Other appearances

Porygon2 in Melee

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Porygon2 will immediately use a powerful Tackle attack that sends opponents flying. The attack cannot be escaped due to the speed in which it happens but Porygon2 is harmless once the attack has finished.

Trophy information

Representing the next step in technological progress, this Virtual Pokémon is a higher-powered version of the man-made Pokémon, Porygon. Compared to the sharp edges of its relative, Porygon2's body is extremely smooth and rounded. In battle, it utilizes a special move called Conversion 2 to alter its type.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #216 Gold This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though. Silver Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed. Crystal This manmade Pokémon evolved from the latest technology. It may have unprogrammed reactions. Stadium 2 This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald 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. FireRed Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed. LeafGreen This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. However, it can't even fly.
Generation IV Sinnoh Pt: #193 Johto #221 Diamond With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space. Pearl Platinum It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up. HeartGold This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though. SoulSilver Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
Generation V Unova #— Black It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up. White Black 2 It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed. Y With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola SM: #218 Alola USUM: #282 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun For the purposes of planetary development, Porygon was updated with the most cutting-edge technology available. Moon Porygon was updated to a new version in readiness for planetary development. But that dream remains unrealized as yet. Ultra Sun 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. Ultra Moon Even though it doesn't die in the vacuum of space, it can't move around very well in zero gravity.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #209 Sword This is a Porygon that was updated with special data. Porygon2 develops itself by learning about many different subjects all on its own. Shield After artificial intelligence was implemented in Porygon2, the Pokémon began using a strange language that only other Porygon2 understand.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Porygon Crystal Evolve Porygon
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Porygon Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Porygon Platinum Evolve Porygon HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Porygon Pal Park Field
Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Porygon Black 2 White 2 Trade
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Porygon
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Porygon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Porygon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Evolve Porygon

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Huge Storage 1, Mr. Who's Den MD Red Evolve Porygon Wonder Mail code MD Blue Buried Relic (10F-18F), Wish Cave (79F-84F), Joyous Tower (80F-84F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Evolve Porygon MD Sky Evolve Porygon MD Stormy MD Light Evolve Wonder Mail unlocked Porygon Ranger: GS Wireless Tower
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: Sunny Seashore Rumble U Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors, Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 4 Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 297 Rumble World Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (Center Boss, Back)

Porygon2 will not appear in the wild in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:

F ? 5 N - Q F ? ? + 6 !

? H ? ? F ? 6 R 6 9 ? W

Objective: Rescue Porygon2 on floor 2 of Tiny Woods.

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 85		145 - 192	280 - 374
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 515	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 16/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Conversion Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 011 Recycle Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— ——% 10 1515 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 2020 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2525 Conversion 2 Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 3030 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 3535 Recover Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 4040 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4545 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 5050 Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000— ——% 15 5555 Lock-On Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 6060 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5 6565 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon2 Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Porygon2 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM60 TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM61 TM61 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM62 TM62 Speed Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM71 TM71 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM82 TM82 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM93 TM93 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR19 TR19 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR25 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR81 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon2 Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Porygon2 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Porygon2 in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Porygon2 in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon2 Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Porygon2 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon2 Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Porygon2 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon2 Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Porygon2 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 10% Friend Area: Decrepit Lab Phrases 51%-100% HP I can perform actions beyond my programmed parameters. 26%-50% HP My energy level has been reduced to approximately 50 percent. 1%-25% HP System overload... My system is on the verge of crashing... Level up Leveled up! All programs operating error free.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 5% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Normal Poké Assist: (present) Normal Field move: (present) (Crush ×2) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-118 It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 70 - 125 10 #399 Crowd Power Increases damage when there are more Porygon2 in the puzzle area. Skill Swapper: Cross Attack+
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 198 Base Attack: 198 Base Defense: 180 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 + 1 Fast Attacks: Hidden Power, Charge Beam, Lock-On* Charged Attacks: Solar Beam, Hyper Beam, Zap Cannon, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved Porygon  Normal

+ Trade holding Upgrade →

First evolution Porygon2  Normal

+ Trade holding Dubious Disc →

Second evolution Porygon-Z  Normal

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Porygon2 images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Porygon2 is the only Pokémon with a numeral in its name.
  • In the Generation II games, it is impossible to return a nicknamed Porygon2 to its species name, because the character 2 is not available as a character for nicknames.
• Porygon2 is the only non-fully evolved Pokémon that:
  • Evolves by trading.
  • Was introduced after the generation of its pre-evolved form.
• Porygon2 is the only member of its evolutionary family that has not received an anime voice, as Porygon's voice was heard in EP038 and Porygon-Z was given an anime voice for its appearance in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure.

Origin

Like Porygon, it is based on a bird (possibly an origami crane) made with more advanced 3D computer graphics software than the first Porygon. The head looks like a duck. It also resembles a drinking bird, especially in the 3D games, where it makes the same movement as one. The change in form by evolution from Porygon to Porygon2 represents the concept of subdivision in 3D computer graphics.

Name origin

Porygon2 is a combination of polygon and 2, with Porygon being a corruption of polygon. 2 may be a reference to software versioning, as it is the second "stable release"—an upgraded version—of Porygon.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ポリゴン２ Porygon2 From polygon and 2 French Porygon2 Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Porygon2 Same as English/Japanese name German Porygon2 Same as English/Japanese name Italian Porygon2 Same as English/Japanese name Korean 폴리곤2 Porygon2 Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 立方獸II Laahpfōngsau II Literally "Cube monster II" Mandarin Chinese 3D龍II / 3D龙II 3D Lóng II Literally "3D Dragon II"

More languages Hindi परीगोन2 Porygon2 Transcription of English name Russian Поригон-2 Porigon-2 Transcription of English name Thai โพรีกอน2 Porygon2 Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Blue's Porygon2
• Artificial Pokémon

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