No. 0137

Porygon

Virtual Pokémon

Official art

Porygon is a Normal-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, with a base stat total of 395. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 36.5 kg 80.5 lbs
Base stat total: 395 Higher than 37% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen I Red & Green (JP)

Abilities

Trace Download Analytic

Pokédex entryLegends: 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.

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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334

Atk6072–123112–240

Def7081–134130–262

SpA8594–150157–295

SpD7585–139139–273

Spe4054–10176–196

Total395Higher than 37% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 40); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54

Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Porygon outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Porygon against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		Porygon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
92		Porygon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Porygon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Trace
On switch-in, or when it can, this Pokémon copies a random adjacent foe's Ability.
Other Pokémon with Trace 6
Mega Alakazam Porygon2 Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Mega Meowstic
Download
On switch-in, Attack or Sp. Atk is raised 1 stage based on the foes' weaker Defense.
Other Pokémon with Download 3
Porygon2 Porygon-Z Genesect
Analytic, hidden ability
This Pokémon's attacks have 1.3× power if it is the last to move in a turn.
Other Pokémon with Analytic 11
Magnemite Magneton Staryu Starmie Porygon2 Magnezone Porygon-Z Patrat Watchog Elgyem Beheeyem

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0137PorygonNormal
1. Trade holding Upgrade
  #0233Porygon2Normal
  1. Trade holding Dubious Disc
    #0474Porygon-ZNormal

Moves

Level up 14


1	ConversionChanges user's type to match its first move.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
5	RecycleRestores the item the user last used.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
10	Magnet RiseFor 5 turns, the user has immunity to Ground.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
15	Thunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	40	100%	30
20	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
25	Conversion 2Changes user's type to resist target's last move.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
30	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
35	RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
40	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Special	80	100%	15
45	Tri Attack20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
50	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
55	Lock-OnUser's next move will not miss the target.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
60	Zap Cannon100% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	120	50%	5

TM / HM / TR 36


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Special	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM54	PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Psychic	Special	80	100%	10
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM96	Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.	Electric	Status	—	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM161	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM173	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
TM178	Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM211	Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Electric	Special	55	95%	15

Biology

Created in 1995, Porygon is made entirely of programming code. It can enter cyberspace at will. People theorized it could go into outer space, though no Porygon has managed to achieve this so far.

It has no heartbeat and does not need to eat, though it can eat if food is given. Because of this, people are eager to test it in any environment. Porygon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated.

It was made with the best technology of 1995, so it has become outdated compared to Pokémon like Genesect and Type: Null. It is still useful in cyberspace, as it goes around making sure no suspicious data exists.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#21 in Kanto in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 11,311 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#96 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Virtual Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#137Original Johto#215Extended Sinnoh#192Updated Johto#220Original Alola#217Original Ula’ula#089Updated Alola#281Updated Ula’ula#102Let’s Go Kanto#137Isle of Armor#208Hisui#133Blueberry#129Hyperspace#011

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.
Legends: Arceus
In recent years, this species has been very helpful in cyberspace. These Pokémon will go around checking to make sure no suspicious data exists.
Shield
State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming.
Sword
The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true.
Ultra Moon
This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete.
Ultra Sun
It can convert its body into digital data, which enables it to enter cyberspace.
Moon
Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time.
Sun
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.
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
A man-made Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
X
A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
The world’s first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
Diamond · Pearl
A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
LeafGreen · Y
Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial Pokémon.
FireRed
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire
An artificial Pokémon created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program.
Crystal
A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
Silver · SoulSilver
It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn’t breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
Gold · HeartGold
The only Pokémon people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
Yellow
A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Porygon
Japanese: ポリゴン
Japanese (romaji): Porygon
Korean: 폴리곤
Chinese (Traditional): 多邊獸
Chinese (Simplified): 多边兽
French: Porygon
German: Porygon
Spanish: Porygon
Italian: Porygon

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 79
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Master DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 25

Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Master DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 25

Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas

Road 7Rare spawn in grass with lure or catch combo · Lv 22–27
Silph Co.Receive as a gift · Lv 36

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas

Road 7Rare spawn in grass with lure or catch combo · Lv 22–27
Silph Co.Receive as a gift · Lv 36

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 15Receive as a gift · Lv 30

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 15Receive as a gift · Lv 30

Moon 1 area

Route 15Receive as a gift · Lv 30

Sun 1 area

Route 15Receive as a gift · Lv 30

Alpha Sapphire 2 areas

Mirage Island (East of Shoal Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (South East of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 2 areas

Mirage Island (East of Shoal Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (South East of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

SoulSilver 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 15

HeartGold 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 15

Platinum 1 area

Veilstone CityReceive as a gift · Lv 25

Pearl 1 area

Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18

Diamond 1 area

Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18

LeafGreen 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 18

FireRed 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 26

Crystal 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 15

Silver 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 20

Gold 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 20

Yellow 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 26

Blue 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 18

Red 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 26

Blue (Japan) 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 22

Green (Japan) 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 18

Red (Japan) 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 26

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.