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    Porygon2 Pokemon Guide

    Porygon2 is a Normal-type Pokemon known for its artificial origin, balanced stats, useful abilities and evolution from Porygon when traded with an Upgrade. This guide covers Porygon2’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and useful game information.

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    Normal Form

    Porygon2

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    Shiny Form

    Shiny Porygon2

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    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Porygon2 guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Porygon2 Description

    Porygon2 is a Normal-type Pokemon known for its artificial origin, balanced stats, useful abilities and evolution from Porygon when traded with an Upgrade.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Porygon2 Good in Competitive?

    Porygon2 is often useful because of its solid defenses, reliable utility moves and abilities such as Trace, Download and Analytic. It can function as a bulky support Pokemon or special attacker depending on the format.

    Porygon2 Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Porygon2, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Porygon2

    National Dex

    #0233

    Type

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Normal

    Species

    Virtual Pokemon

    Height

    2’00” / 0.6 m

    60 cm

    Weight

    71.7 lbs / 32.5 kg

    32.5 kg

    Abilities

    Trace, Download, Analytic

    Porygon2 Stats

    Porygon2 has stats that fit its role across Pokemon games. Use the stat chart below for the full stat spread.

    Hp
    85
    Attack
    80
    Defense
    90
    Special Attack
    105
    Special Defense
    95
    Speed
    60

    Porygon2 Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    These are some of Porygon2’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Tri Attack

    A reliable same-type attack and one of Porygon2’s most recognizable moves.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Recover

    Restores HP and helps Porygon2 stay active in longer battles.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Conversion

    A signature-style utility move tied to the Porygon line.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Agility

    Boosts Speed and can help Porygon2 reposition against faster foes.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Psybeam

    A useful early Psychic-type coverage option across several games.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Psyshock

    Gives Porygon2 a way to pressure special walls in games where it is available.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Hyper Beam

    A powerful Normal-type attack that fits Porygon2’s special offense.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Recycle

    Restores a consumed item in certain item-based strategies.

    Porygon2 All Moves

    Use the section below to view Porygon2’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Conversion Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Defense Curl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Magnet Rise Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status––
    1Recycle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    15Thunder Shock Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special40100
    20Psybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
    25Conversion 2 Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    30Agility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    35Recover Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    40Discharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special80100
    45Tri Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    50Lock On Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    55Zap Cannon Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special12050
    60Hyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMBlizzard Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special11070
    TMCharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status––
    TMCharge Beam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5090
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMEerie Impulse Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status–100
    TMElectroweb Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5595
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFoul Play Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical95100
    TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
    TMGravity Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
    TMIce Beam Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special90100
    TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
    TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
    TMPsyshock Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
    TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status–90
    TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
    TMTrick Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status–100
    TMTrick Room Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090

    Porygon2 Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Porygon2 is a Normal-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

    Type

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Normal

    Weaknesses

    Fighting type Pokemon icon

    Fighting

    Resistances

    None

    Immunity

    Ghost type Pokemon icon

    Ghost

    Porygon2 Abilities

    Porygon2’s abilities can change how it performs depending on the game and format.

    Trace

    Trace is one of Porygon2’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game and battle format.

    Download

    Download is one of Porygon2’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game and battle format.

    Analytic

    Analytic is one of Porygon2’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game and battle format.

    Porygon2 Evolution

    Here is the evolution information for Porygon2 and its related evolution line.

    Stage 1

    Porygon

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    porygon

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Porygon2

    Normal type Pokemon icon
    porygon2

    Evolves from Porygon when traded holding an Upgrade

    Stage 3

    Porygon-Z

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    Evolves from Porygon2 when traded holding a Dubious Disc

    Where to Find Porygon2 in Pokemon Games

    Porygon2’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for generation-by-generation location notes.

    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Porygon2
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Porygon2
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Porygon2
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Porygon2
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Porygon2
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Porygon2
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Porygon2
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Porygon2
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Evolve Porygon by trading it while it holds an Upgrade.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Porygon2
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Porygon2 FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Porygon2. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Porygon2?

    Porygon2 is a Normal-type Pokemon.

    What is Porygon2 weak against?

    Porygon2 is weak to Fighting-type moves.

    What are Porygon2’s abilities?

    Porygon2’s abilities are Trace, Download, Analytic.

    Does Porygon2 evolve?

    Evolves from Porygon2 when traded holding a Dubious Disc

    What are Porygon2’s best moves?

    Porygon2’s best moves often include Tri Attack, Recover, Conversion, Agility.

    How do you get Porygon2?

    Porygon2’s availability changes by game. Check the location tables above for generation-specific details.

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