Free switch-ins on Ghost moves make Porygon2 useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 1 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Known as the Virtual Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
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.
This upgraded version of PORYGON is designed for space exploration. It can’t fly, though.
Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
Porygon2 Weakness
GoodFighting-type 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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
You get Porygon2 from Porygon while holding a Upgrade. It's one of 2 possible evolutions in this branching family, each requiring its own method. Breed through Porygon to get eggs. Porygon2 trails Porygon Z by 20 stats overall, though its HP grew by +20 from Porygon.
How to Evolve
Breed with Porygon2 to get Porygon eggs (with patience) using 12 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
The recommended build leans into Porygon2's strengths as an attacker. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and flexible EVs EVs back that up. An ability rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Porygon2 Moveset
- Recover
- Ice Beam
- Double Edge
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Porygon2's Psychic and Electric coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Hyper Beam and Tri Attack for same-type damage. Zap Cannon and Blizzard are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
A trade step sits in Porygon2's 2-stage line from Porygon. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Porygon shows up but it's a rare spawn, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Porygon2 in Gold & Silver
- Step 1Catch PorygonMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerSilverGift from NPCLv.20LimitedMidCityPurchase: 9,999 coinsMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerGoldGift from NPCLv.20LimitedMidCityPurchase: 9,999 coins
- Step 2Porygon2 ✓
Porygon2 works as a setup sweeper with 515 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 105 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
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.
Porygon2 is a special attacker with base 105 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the setup sweeper role.
Porygon2 appears in 19 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A