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No. 0137

Porygon

Virtual Pokémon

Porygon
Official art
Normal
Height
0.8 m 2′07″
Weight
36.5 kg 80.5 lbs
Base stat total
395 top 63%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
It has no discernible heartbeat and does not seem to draw breath, and yet it appears to function without issue. I cannot even begin to explain this utterly bizarre anomaly.
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Base stats

HP65125–172240–334
Atk6058–123112–240
Def7067–134130–262
SpA8581–150157–295
SpD7572–139139–273
Spe4040–10176–196
Total395Higher than 37% of all Pokémon
HP65Atk60Def70Spe40SpD75SpA85

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Porygon outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101Porygon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  24. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  25. 92Porygon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Porygon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×
Takes normal damage from 16 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Trace

    Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.

  • Download

    Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.

  • AnalyticHidden ability

    Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0137PorygonNormal
    1. Trade holding Upgrade#0233Porygon2Normal
      1. Trade holding Dubious Disc#0474Porygon-ZNormal

Moves

Level up 14

1ConversionUser’s type changes to the type of one of its moves at random.NormalStatus——30
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5RecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10
10Magnet RiseUser is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.ElectricStatus——10
15Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30
20PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
25Conversion 2Changes the user’s type to a random type either resistant or immune to the last move used against it.NormalStatus——30
30AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
35RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5
40DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15
45Tri AttackHas a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.NormalSpec80100%10
50Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
55Lock-OnEnsures that the user’s next move will hit the target.NormalStatus——5
60Zap CannonHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec12050%5

TM / HM / TR 36

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20
TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Virtual Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Pink
Shape
Habitat
Urban
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#137Original Johto#215Extended Sinnoh#192Updated Johto#220Original Alola#217Original Ula’ula#089Updated Alola#281Updated Ula’ula#102Let’s Go Kanto#137Isle of Armor#208Hisui#133Blueberry#129Hyperspace#011

  1. It has no discernible heartbeat and does not seem to draw breath, and yet it appears to function without issue. I cannot even begin to explain this utterly bizarre anomaly.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. In recent years, this species has been very helpful in cyberspace. These Pokémon will go around checking to make sure no suspicious data exists.

    Shield

  3. State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming.

    Sword

  4. The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  5. It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true.

    Ultra Moon

  6. This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete.

    Ultra Sun

  7. It can convert its body into digital data, which enables it to enter cyberspace.

    Moon

  8. Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time.

    Sun

  9. A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  10. The world’s first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.

    Diamond · Pearl

  11. A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.

    LeafGreen · Y

  12. Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial Pokémon.

    FireRed

  13. It is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data in order to enter cyberspace. A PORYGON is copy- protected so it cannot be duplicated.

    Emerald

  14. PORYGON is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  15. An artificial Pokémon created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program.

    Crystal

  16. A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of re­ search. It is programmed with only basic motions.

    Silver · SoulSilver · X

  17. It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.

    Gold · HeartGold

  18. The only Pokémon people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.

    Yellow

  19. A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese
ポリゴン
Japanese (romaji)
Porygon
Korean
폴리곤
Chinese (Traditional)
多邊獸
Chinese (Simplified)
多边兽
French
Porygon
German
Porygon
Spanish
Porygon
Italian
Porygon

Sprites

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Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
79
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Mineral
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Master DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Blue 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 22
Green 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 18
Red 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 26
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Master DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
  • Road 7Rare spawn in grass with lure or catch combo · Lv 22–27
  • Silph Co.Receive as a gift · Lv 36
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas
  • Road 7Rare spawn in grass with lure or catch combo · Lv 22–27
  • Silph Co.Receive as a gift · Lv 36
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 15Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 15Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Moon 1 area
  • Route 15Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Sun 1 area
  • Route 15Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Alpha Sapphire 2 areas
  • Mirage Island (East of Shoal Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Mountain (South East of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Omega Ruby 2 areas
  • Mirage Island (East of Shoal Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Mountain (South East of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 15
HeartGold 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 15
Platinum 1 area
  • Veilstone CityReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Pearl 1 area
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Diamond 1 area
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
LeafGreen 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 18
FireRed 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 26
Crystal 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 15
Silver 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Gold 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Yellow 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 26
Blue 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 18
Red 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 26