Porygon2 (#0233) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP85145–192280–374

Atk8076–145148–284

Def9085–156166–306

SpA10599–172193–339

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe6058–123112–240

Total515Higher than 77% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Porygon2 outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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 SinglesZUSV DoublesDUUNational DexNFE

1.87% of teams · rank #61 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Download
Nature: Quiet
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Tera Type: Ground

Trick Room
Recover
Tera Blast
Blizzard

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.2%
Rated 1500+2.38%
Rated 1695+1.87%
Rated 1825+0.45%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.87%

Moves

Trick Room97.3%
Recover93.5%
Tera Blast84.7%
Blizzard71.4%
Ice Beam23.7%
Tri Attack8.8%
Thunderbolt6.4%
Shadow Ball3.5%
Protect3.4%
Psychic1.8%

Items

Eviolite99.9%
Focus Sash0%
Life Orb0%
Mental Herb0%
Leftovers0%
Clear Amulet0%

Abilities

95.5%
4%
0.5%

EV spreads

Quiet 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA72.4%
Sassy 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD3.7%
Relaxed 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 SpD3.3%
Quiet 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD3.1%
Sassy 252 HP / 196 Def / 60 SpD2.1%

Tera types

Ground73.5%
Ghost10.8%
Normal5.3%
Fairy3.8%

Common teammates

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1ConversionUser’s type changes to the type of one of its moves at random.NormalStatus——30

1Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

1Magnet RiseUser is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.ElectricStatus——10

1RecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

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

50Lock-OnEnsures that the user’s next move will hit the target.NormalStatus——5

55Zap CannonHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec12050%5

60Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%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: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#216Extended Sinnoh#193Updated Johto#221Original Alola#218Original Ula’ula#090Updated Alola#282Updated Ula’ula#103Isle of Armor#209Hisui#134Blueberry#130Hyperspace#012

A bizarre item caused this Pokémon to evolve. While it now exhibits many new gestures and expressions, its biology remains inscrutable.
Legends: Arceus
After artificial intelligence was implemented in Porygon2, the Pokémon began using a strange language that only other Porygon2 understand.
Shield
This is a Porygon that was updated with special data. Porygon2 develops itself by learning about many different subjects all on its own.
Sword
Even though it doesn’t die in the vacuum of space, it can’t move around very well in zero gravity.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
Porygon was updated to a new version in readiness for planetary development. But that dream remains unrealized as yet.
Moon
For the purposes of planetary development, Porygon was updated with the most cutting-edge technology available.
Sun
This upgraded version of PORYGON is designed for space exploration. It can’t fly, however.
HeartGold
It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space.
Diamond · Pearl · Y
This upgraded version of PORYGON is designed for space exploration. However, it can’t even fly.
LeafGreen
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
This manmade Pokémon evolved from the latest technology. It may have unprogrammed reactions.
Crystal
Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X
This upgraded version of PORYGON is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though.
Gold