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.
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.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Jolteon's Thunderbolt hits Porygon2 for 35-41%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt35-41% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Ice Beam22-26% Thunderbolt22-26% Surf33-39% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Gyarados builds →Earthquake25-30% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLeftovers NatureLonely Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Dragonite builds →Earthquake26-30% Ice Beam18-22% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Porygon2 View Donphan builds →Earthquake29-34% Rapid Spin10-11% Rock Slide14-17% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 onlyFireRed & LeafGreen Porygon2 Best Moveset
Trace gives Porygon2 passive value while it walls. Bold nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Porygon2 best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Porygon2's coverage across 8 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Hyper Beam and Double-Edge for same-type damage. Zap Cannon and Blizzard are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Porygon2 in FireRed & LeafGreen
Porygon2's 2-stage line starts with Porygon, which appears but it's a rare spawn in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Porygon2 in FireRed & LeafGreen
Step 1Catch PorygonCeladon City - Game CornerLeafGreenGift from NPC Lv.18 CityLimitedMidPurchase: 6,500 coinsCeladon City - Game CornerFireRedGift from NPC Lv.26 CityLimitedMidPurchase: 9,999 coins
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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 physical attacker with base 80 Attack. 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 support 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