Porygon (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #136: Flareon	Pokémon	#138: Omanyte →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Porygon (disambiguation).

Porygon Virtual Pokémon ポリゴン Porygon #137 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Trace or Download Cacophony Cacophony Analytic Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2′07″ 0.8 m Porygon 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 80.5 lbs. 36.5 kg Porygon 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 130 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 79 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Porygon 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Pink	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Porygon (Japanese: ポリゴン Porygon) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Porygon2 when traded holding an Up-Grade, which evolves into Porygon-Z when traded holding a Dubious Disc.

Biology

Porygon changing its appearance using Conversion

Porygon is a Pokémon made completely out of programming code. It has a pink polyhedral body with a blue stomach, blue triangular prism feet, and a blue rectangular prism tail. It has a pink, polyhedral head that ends in a blue beak and has hexagonal eyes. Built into this code is Silph Co. copy protection DRM, preventing duplication through electronic means. 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. It was created 20 years ago using the latest technology of its time, so many of its parts have since become obsolete.

Porygon has two signature moves, Conversion and Conversion 2. It can use Conversion to change its appearance to mimic another Pokémon's. Porygon has also demonstrated the ability to change color for camouflage. Because it is man-made, it is generally found in computers or in labs and other buildings where people work. In 3D games, such as Pokémon Stadium, it can detach its limbs and head from its torso.

In the anime

Porygon in the anime

Porygon in Aim to Be a Pokémon Master

Major appearances

Porygon made its only major anime appearance in EP038, where two specimens created by Dr. Akihabara appeared, one of which was stolen by Team Rocket, the other borrowed by Ash. Both were left behind at Dr. Akihabara's house 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, and was therefore banned and never aired again anywhere in the world. Since then, Porygon and its evolutions have never played a main role in another episode.

Minor appearances

A Porygon made its English dub debut in a brief appearance during a graphic display in A Chansey Operation, as well as Clefairy Tales and Lights, Camera, Quack-tion.

A Porygon made a cameo during the "World of Pokémon" opening narration of the fourth and fifth movies, shown floating behind a wire fence in a city. It also appeared in a shot in a "World of Pokémon" opening at the beginning of the clip show OVA The Journey to be a Pokémon Master Begins!!, where it was floating above a fence in a very similar location.

It most recently appeared alongside its evolutions and all pre-Generation VI Pokémon besides Genesect in the opening sequence of the fifteenth movie.

In the manga

Porygon in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blue's Porygon

Blue obtains a Porygon during his time in Celadon City in A Tale of Ninetales, and it has since then become a core member of his team. Prior to Volume 13, it has since evolved into Porygon2.

Another Porygon appeared in PASM05 under the ownership of Gladion. It battled in the Iki Town festival tournament and won against Hau's Pichu.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Multiple Porygon appeared in Finish Off Team Rocket!!.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS055 A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.

In the TCG

Main article: Porygon (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros./Melee

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.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: In the Future of Darkness, Porygon live past Spacial Cliffs. Dusknoir goes to Spacial Cliffs to see them. Two Porygon appear at the end of the dungeon. They are allies of Primal Dialga, and they transmit Grovyle and Dusknoir to Frozen Island.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Red(ENG) A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace. Blue Yellow The only Pokémon people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however. Stadium A man-made Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.

Generation II 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 research. It is programmed with only basic motions. Crystal An artificial Pokémon created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program. Stadium 2 It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.

Generation III 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 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. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.

Generation IV Diamond The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space. Pearl 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.

Generation V Black A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace. White Black 2 A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace. White 2

Generation VI 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

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

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Rocket Game Corner Blue (Japan) Rocket Game Corner Yellow Rocket Game Corner

Generation II Gold Silver Celadon Game Corner Crystal Celadon Game Corner

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rocket Game Corner Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trophy Garden Platinum Received from a person in Veilstone City HeartGold SoulSilver Celadon Game Corner Pal Park Field

Generation V Black Trade White White Forest* Black 2 White 2 Transfer from Dream Radar

Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mirage Island (North of Route 125) and Mirage Mountain (Southeast of Route 129)

Generation VII Sun Moon Received in Aether House after becoming the Champion Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Received in Aether House after completing Episode RR

In side games

Generation I Snap River Pinball Celadon City

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Channel Bus Stop Trozei! Secret Storage 1, Huge Storage 5, Mr. Who's Den MD Red Buried Relic (5F-10F) MD Blue Wonder Mail code Ranger Dusk Factory

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Deep Spacial Rift (B3-B9) MD Sky Deep Spacial Rift (B3-B9) Rumble Eternal Tower (Normal Mode A, Advanced Mode C) MD Stormy MD Light Wonder Mail codes

Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: Sunny Seashore Rumble U Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors

Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 4 Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 278 Rumble World Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas) Picross Area 20: Stage 11

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

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Barrier Porygon	English	United States	5	February 21 to 27, 2003

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BW	Global Link Porygon	Japanese	PGL	10	May 18, 2011 to April 26, 2012
BW	Global Link Porygon	Korean	PGL	10	October 20, 2011 to April 27, 2012
BW	Global Link Porygon	English	PGL	10	July 12 to September 27, 2012
BW	Global Link Porygon	French	PGL	10	July 19 to September 27, 2012
BW	Global Link Porygon	German	PGL	10	July 19 to September 27, 2012
BW	Global Link Porygon	Italian	PGL	10	July 19 to September 27, 2012
BW	Global Link Porygon	Spanish	PGL	10	July 19 to September 27, 2012

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Total: 395	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 5/5 ★★★★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Conversion 2 Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Conversion Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 011 Sharpen Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 077 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 1212 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 1818 Recover Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 2323 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— ——% 10 2929 Signal Beam Bug Special 07575 100100% 15 3434 Recycle Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 4040 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4545 Lock-On Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 5050 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 5656 Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000— ——% 15 6262 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Porygon in Generation VII 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

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 S M US UM Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 S M US UM Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10 S M US UM Pain Split Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Recycle Normal Status — —% 10 S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Porygon can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Porygon cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Peck	Porygon (Aquapolis 103)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.6% Friend Area: Decrepit Lab Phrases 51%-100% HP there is nothing that science cannot achieve. 26%-50% HP hp down 50 percent. 1%-25% HP system error. polygons are falling apart. Level up level elevation achieved. science is victorious.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group: Normal Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 42 Max. exp.: 62 Browser entry R-000 Porygon makes itself invisible to confuse enemies and interfere with capture.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #398 Barrier Bash+ Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Flash Mob
Pokémon GO Base HP: 130 Base Attack: 153 Base Defense: 139 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 + 1 Up-Grade Fast Attacks: Charge Beam*, Zen Headbutt*, Quick Attack*, Tackle*, Hidden Power* Charged Attacks: Psybeam*, Solar Beam*, Signal Beam*, Hyper Beam*, Discharge*, Zap Cannon*

Evolution

Unevolved Porygon  Normal

Trade holding Up-Grade →

First Evolution Porygon2  Normal

Trade holding Dubious Disc →

Second Evolution Porygon-Z  Normal

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Porygon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Porygon is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade twice: once holding the Up-Grade 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 Lv.1).
• Porygon's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line whose members can all learn both Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, as all three were considered fully-evolved during their respective debut generations.

Origin

It may be based on the concept of a bird made with primitive 3D graphics software. It may also draw inspiration from an origami crane.

Name origin

Porygon is a corruption of polygon.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ポリゴン Porygon From polygon French Porygon Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Porygon Same as English/Japanese name German Porygon Same as English/Japanese name Italian Porygon Same as English/Japanese name Korean 폴리곤 Porygon Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 3D龍 / 3D龙 3D Lóng Literally "3D Dragon" Cantonese Chinese 立方獸 Laahpfōngsau Literally "Cube monster"

More languages Greek Πορυγων Porygun Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian Поригон Porigon Transcription of English/Japanese name

Related articles

• Blue's Porygon

Notes

← #136: Flareon

Pokémon

#138: Omanyte →

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.