Porygon Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Porygon official artwork
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Porygon

Virtual Pokémon

NORMAL

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

Porygon Pokédex brings together the essential information for Porygon, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Porygon is National Pokédex #137 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Normal-type Pokémon.

This Porygon Pokédex covers Porygon across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming.

Porygon at a glance

Type
NORMAL
Weak to
FIGHTING2×
Best base stat
Special Attack — 85
Abilities
Trace, Download, Analytic (Hidden)
Next evolution
Porygon2 — Trade · holding Up Grade

Porygon Pokédex overview

Porygon has the Normal typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Virtual Pokémon. State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Porygon Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Porygon quick facts

Height
0.8 m
Weight
36.5 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Porygon Pokédex type and weaknesses

Porygon is weak to Fighting. It is immune to Ghost. These matchups come from Porygon's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Porygon and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Porygon type effectiveness

Damage taken when Porygon is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIGHTING2×

Immune to

GHOST0×

Based on Normal typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Porygon Pokédex stats

Porygon has a base stat total of 395, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 85. In the Porygon Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Porygon is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Porygon base stats

Hp65
Attack60
Defense70
Special Attack85
Special Defense75
Speed40
Total395

Porygon Pokédex abilities

Porygon can have Trace, Download and Analytic as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Porygon functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Porygon 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.

Analytic Hidden

Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Porygon Pokédex evolution

Porygon evolves into Porygon2 (Trade · holding Up Grade). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Porygon evolution family

137Porygon
Trade · holding Up Grade
233Porygon2
Trade · holding Dubious Disc
474Porygon-Z

Porygon evolution requirements

Evolves into

Porygon2

Trade · holding Up Grade

Porygon Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Porygon has 1 form shown on this Porygon Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Porygon normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Porygon.

Porygon Pokédex game appearances

Porygon appears in 33 Pokémon titles, including Alpha Sapphire, Black, Black 2, Blue, Blue Japan and Crystal. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Porygon appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Porygon game availability

Alpha SapphireWild encounter
BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
BlueWild encounter
Blue JapanWild encounter
CrystalWild encounter
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldGame data
FireredWild encounter
GoldWild encounter
Green JapanWild encounter
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenWild encounter
Lets Go EeveeWild encounter
Lets Go PikachuWild encounter
MoonWild encounter
Omega RubyWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RedWild encounter
Red JapanWild encounter
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
ShieldWild encounter
SilverWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
SunWild encounter
SwordWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data
YellowWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Porygon?

The locations below show where Porygon can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Porygon encounter locations

32 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Alpha SapphireMirage Spot Island East Of Shoal CaveWalk36–3840%—
Alpha SapphireMirage Spot ♂ountain South East Of Route 129Walk36–3810%—
BlueCeladon City Prize CornerGift18100%Coins 6500
Blue JapanCeladon City Prize CornerGift22100%Coins 8300
CrystalCeladon City Prize CornerGift15100%Coins 5555
DiamondTrophy Garden AreaWalk165%Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned
DiamondTrophy Garden AreaWalk185%Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned
FireredCeladon City Prize CornerGift26100%Coins 9999
GoldCeladon City Prize CornerGift20100%Coins 9999
Green JapanCeladon City Prize CornerGift18100%Coins 6500
HeartgoldCeladon City Prize CornerGift15100%Coins 9999
LeafgreenCeladon City Prize CornerGift18100%Coins 6500
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 7 AreaOverworld Special22–27100%—
Lets Go EeveeSaffron City Silph CoGift36100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 7 AreaOverworld Special22–27100%—
Lets Go PikachuSaffron City Silph CoGift36100%—
MoonAlola Route 15 Aether HouseGift30100%—
Omega RubyMirage Spot Island East Of Shoal CaveWalk36–3840%—
Omega RubyMirage Spot ♂ountain South East Of Route 129Walk36–3810%—
PearlTrophy Garden AreaWalk165%Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned
PearlTrophy Garden AreaWalk185%Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned
PlatinumVeilstone City AreaGift25100%—
RedCeladon City Prize CornerGift26100%Coins 9999
Red JapanCeladon City Prize CornerGift26100%Coins 9999
ShieldMaster Dojo AreaGift25100%Story Progress ♂aster Dojo Complete Third Trial
SilverCeladon City Prize CornerGift20100%Coins 9999
SoulsilverCeladon City Prize CornerGift15100%Coins 9999
SunAlola Route 15 Aether HouseGift30100%—
SwordMaster Dojo AreaGift25100%Story Progress ♂aster Dojo Complete Third Trial
Ultra SunAlola Route 15 Aether HouseGift30100%—
Ultra ♂oonAlola Route 15 Aether HouseGift30100%—
YellowCeladon City Prize CornerGift26100%Coins 9999

Porygon Pokédex moves

The Porygon Pokédex lists 124 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Porygon move explorer

124 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1ConversionNORMALStatus——30Level Up
1Conversion 2NORMALStatus——30Level Up
1SharpenNORMALStatus——30Level Up
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
5RecycleNORMALStatus——10Level Up
5Thunder ShockELECTRICSpecial4010030Level Up
7PsybeamPSYCHICSpecial6510020Level Up
9AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Level Up
9Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Level Up
10Magnet RiseELECTRICStatus——10Level Up
15SparkELECTRICPhysical6510020Level Up
18BarrierPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
18RecoverNORMALStatus——5Level Up
21Tri AttackNORMALSpecial8010010Level Up
29Signal BeamBUGSpecial7510015Level Up
29ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Level Up
32Lock OnNORMALStatus——5Level Up
40DischargeELECTRICSpecial8010015Level Up
40Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Level Up
44Zap CannonELECTRICSpecial120505Level Up
50Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Level Up
50Magic CoatPSYCHICStatus——15Level Up
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—BideNORMALPhysical——10Machine
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Machine
—ChargeELECTRICStatus——20Machine
—Charge BeamELECTRICSpecial509010Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Machine
—Eerie ImpulseELECTRICStatus—10015Machine
—ElectrowebELECTRICSpecial559515Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—FlashNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—Foul PlayDARKPhysical9510015Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—GravityPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—Guard SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Machine
—Power SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsybeamPSYCHICSpecial6510020Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—PsyshockPSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—PsywavePSYCHICSpecial—10015Machine
—RageNORMALPhysical2010020Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Machine
—Skull BashNORMALPhysical13010010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Solar BeamGRASSSpecial12010010Machine
—Speed SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—TeleportPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Tri AttackNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Zap CannonELECTRICSpecial120505Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Tutor
—ElectrowebELECTRICSpecial559515Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Foul PlayDARKPhysical9510015Tutor
—GravityPSYCHICStatus——5Tutor
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Tutor
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Tutor
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Tutor
—Last ResortNORMALPhysical1401005Tutor
—Magic CoatPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Magnet RiseELECTRICStatus——10Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Tutor
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—Signal BeamBUGSpecial7510015Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Tutor
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor

Porygon Pokédex entries

The Porygon Pokédex entries below let you compare how Porygon has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Porygon Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Red

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

Blue

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

Yellow

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

Gold

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

Silver

A manmade POKéMON that came about as a result of re­ search. It is pro­ grammed with only basic motions.

Crystal

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

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

Firered

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

Leafgreen

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

Diamond

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

Pearl

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

Platinum

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

Heartgold

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

Soulsilver

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

Black

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

White

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

Black 2

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

White 2

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

X

A man-made Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.

Y

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

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Sun

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

Moon

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

Ultra Sun

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

Ultra ♂oon

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

Lets Go Pikachu

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

Lets Go Eevee

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

Sword

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

Shield

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

Legends 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.

Browse the Pokémon Pokédex to explore more species, or visit Pokémon.com for official Pokémon news and franchise information.

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