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, however.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 29 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
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
Best Porygon2 Moveset
- Recover
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Porygon2's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Hyper Beam and Giga Impact for same-type damage. Zap Cannon and Hyper Beam are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
Step 1Catch PorygonMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerSoulSilverGift from NPCLv.15LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 9,999 coinsMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerHeartGoldGift from NPCLv.15LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 9,999 coins- Step 2Porygon2 ✓
Porygon2 works as an attacker with 515 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. 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.
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 leaning toward the special side (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 attacker 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