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Porygon (Japanese: ポリゴン Porygon) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Porygon2 when traded while holding an Upgrade, which evolves into Porygon-Z when traded while holding a Dubious Disc.
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it evolves into Porygon2 when exposed to an Upgrade, which evolves into Porygon-Z when exposed to a Dubious Disc.
Biology
Porygon is an artificial Pokémon made completely out of programming code. It has a pink, polyhedral head that ends in a blue beak and has hexagonal eyes, and it has a pink polyhedral body with a blue front, blue triangular prism feet, and a blue rectangular prism tail. In 3D games, such as Pokémon Stadium, it can open its beak and can detach its limbs and head from its torso. According to its Pokédex entries, it has copy protection built into its code, preventing duplication through electronic means. It was created in 1995 by Silph Co.,[1] however documents at Silph Co. claim it was created at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island using the state-of-the-art technology of its time. Because it was created decades ago, many of its parts have since become obsolete. It was the first artificial Pokémon to have ever been created through computer programming.
Due to its man-made origins, Porygon does not need to breathe or eat, though it can still accept food if given. It has the ability to convert its body into digital data, allowing it to travel through cyberspace. Recently, it has become more helpful inside cyberspace by searching for any suspicious data that exists. Some believed Porygon has the power to potentially travel in space despite the species not displaying that ability yet. Because it is man-made, it is generally found in computers or in labs and other buildings where people work.
Porygon and its evolved forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the moves Conversion and Conversion 2. Prior to Generation V, Sharpen was also one of its signature moves. It can use Conversion to change its appearance to mimic another Pokémon's, and has also demonstrated the ability to change color for camouflage.
In the anime
Major appearances
Porygon's only major anime appearance was in EP038. Dr. Akihabara created two specimens, one of which was stolen by Team Rocket, while the other one was borrowed by Ash and his friends. Both remained with Dr. Akihabara at the end of the episode.
This episode caused more than 600 children in Japan to be transferred to hospitals by ambulance because of seizure-like symptoms they reported, due to a flashing strobe effect present at several points of the episode, and was therefore banned and never aired again anywhere in the world. Since then, Porygon and its evolved forms, Porygon2 and Porygon-Z, have never played a main role in the anime.
Minor appearances
Porygon made its English dub debut in a scene transition in A Chansey Operation.
Porygon appeared in the Who's That Pokémon? segment for the English dub of A Way Off Day Off, and was featured with an English voice, making this the only time Porygon appeared with such a voice.
In the opening sequence of both Celebi: The Voice of the Forest and Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias (the former only in the case of the dub, since said intro sequence was originally made for the latter), a Porygon was floating behind a wire fence in a city.
In a shot in a "World of Pokémon" opening at the beginning of The Journey to be a Pokémon Master Begins!!, a Porygon was floating above a fence, similar to the aforementioned movies.
Porygon made a cameo appearance in the "World of Pokémon" opening of Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, which featured every Pokémon from the first five generations revealed to that point.
A Porygon appeared as an image in Partner Promises!.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Blue's Porygon
Blue obtained a Porygon at the Rocket Game Corner in A Tale of Ninetales, and it soon became a core member of his team. Prior to Volume 13, it evolved into a Porygon2.
A Porygon appeared at the Battle Factory in Uprooting Seedot.
A Porygon appeared in The Announcement and the Prize, under the ownership of Gladion. It was used in a couple of battles during the Iki Town festival, helping Gladion to defeat Hau and Moon.
Pokédex entries
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PS055
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A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
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Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Porygon appeared in The Challenge at Celadon University!.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Porygon appeared in Finish Off Team Rocket!!, under the ownership of Erika's father.
In the TCG
- Main article: Porygon (TCG)
Other appearances
Porygon pops out of a door on top of the Silph Co. building in the Saffron City stage. It damages players that come into contact with it.
Porygon's only appearance in Melee is that of a Poké Float. When the fighting is on Slowpoke's tail, three will travel across the top of the screen. However, they move too quickly to land on and so are little more than decoration in practice.
Porygon retains its role as a stage element in the Saffron City stage, as well as appearing as a Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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#137
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A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
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| Yellow
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The only Pokémon people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
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| Stadium
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A man-made Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#215
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| Gold
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It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
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| Silver
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A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
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| Crystal
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An artificial Pokémon created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program.
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| Stadium 2
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It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
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Hoenn
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Kanto
#137
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial Pokémon.
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| LeafGreen
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A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
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Pt: #192
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Johto
#220
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| Diamond
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The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
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| HeartGold
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It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
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| SoulSilver
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A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
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| Black
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A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
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| White
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| Black 2
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A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
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A man-made Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
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A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alola
SM: #217
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Alola
USUM: #281
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Kanto
#137
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| Sun
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Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time.
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| Moon
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It can convert its body into digital data, which enables it to enter cyberspace.
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| Ultra Sun
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This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete.
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| Ultra Moon
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It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
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| Let's Go Eevee
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Galar
Isle of Armor #208
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Sinnoh
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Hisui
#133
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| Sword
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State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming.
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| Shield
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In recent years, this species has been very helpful in cyberspace. These Pokémon will go around checking to make sure no suspicious data exists.
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The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
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| Shining Pearl
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| Legends: Arceus
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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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Game locations
In side games
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Porygon will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
- 1?58 T5+? 4J78
- WS?7 F??R NQ?X
Objective: Rescue Porygon on floor 4 of Thunderwave Cave.
In events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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At Lv. 100
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65
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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70
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130 - 262
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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Total: 395
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 75.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Porygon is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
SwShBDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Porygon in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Porygon in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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| Loops: 3
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Min. exp.: 42
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Max. exp.: 62
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Browser entry R-103
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| Porygon makes itself invisible to confuse enemies and interfere with capture.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 52
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Base Defense: 54
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Base Speed: 60
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Base HP: 163
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Base Attack: 153
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Base Defense: 136
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| Egg Distance: N/A
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Buddy Distance: 3 km
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Evolution Requirement:  25 +  1
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| Fast Attacks: Charge Beam*, Hidden Power*, Tackle†, Zen Headbutt†, Quick Attack×
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Charged Attacks: Solar Beam*, Hyper Beam*, Zap Cannon*, Signal Beam†, Psybeam†, Discharge†, Frustration , Return
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In Pokémon GO, Porygon can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Special Research, Decoding Porygon.
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Porygon is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade twice: once holding the Upgrade into Porygon2, and a second time (as Porygon2) into Porygon-Z when holding a Dubious Disc. It is also the only Pokémon in a three-stage evolutionary line that does not require leveling up to trigger any of its evolutions (i.e. it is possible to acquire a Porygon-Z at level 1).
- Porygon's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line whose members were all considered fully evolved during their respective debut generations.
- Porygon is the only Pokémon to have its category changed in Japanese. Its category in Pokémon Red and Green is シージーポケモン CG Pokémon, which was changed to バーチャルポケモン Virtual Pokémon from Pokémon Blue (Japanese) onwards.
Origin
Porygon seems to be based on a bird or paper crane that has been rendered using computer software. The head-tipping motion it displays in some games is reminiscent of a drinking bird toy. The flat shapes comprising its body are similar to the polygon mesh used to create 3D computer graphics. Its Pokédex entries imply a connection to artificial intelligence and robotic spacecraft.
In a 1997 interview with the magazine Famimaga 64, Satoshi Tajiri stated that Porygon was created out of irony. According to him, during the development of Pokémon Red and Green, people kept telling him that he was too late on making a game for the Game Boy, and that he should start making games with 3D polygonal graphics for next generation consoles. As a result, he included Porygon, a Pokémon made out of polygons, in the sprite-based Pokémon Red and Green, hence the irony.[2]
Name origin
Porygon is a corruption of polygon.
In other languages
| Language
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ポリゴン Porygon
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From polygon
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Porygon
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Spanish
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Porygon
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 German
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Porygon
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Italian
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Porygon
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Same as English/Japanese name
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폴리곤 Porygon
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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多邊獸 / 多边兽 Duōbiānshòu*
3D龍 / 3D龙 3D Lóng*
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From 多邊形 / 多边形 duōbiānxíng and 獸 / 兽 shòu
From 3D and 龍 / 龙 lóng
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 Cantonese Chinese
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多邊獸 Dōbīnsau*
立方獸 Laahpfōngsau*
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From 多邊形 dōbīnyìhng and 獸 sau
From 立方 laahpfōng and 獸 sau
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| More languages
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Πορυγων Porygon
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Transcription of English name
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Поригон Porigon
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Transcription of English name
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โพรีกอน Phorikon
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Porygon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
