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Porygon2 (Japanese: ポリゴン2 Porygon2) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Porygon when traded holding an Up-Grade and evolves into Porygon-Z when traded holding a Dubious Disc.
Biology
Porygon2 is a rounded, pink, digital Pokémon that shows similarities to a drinking bird. It has a relatively flat bill and large, round eyes. Its legs are simple ovoid growths along its sides, and its tail widens towards the middle. Its bill, legs, tail, and underside are blue.
It was upgraded to work in space, although its inability to fly limits this ability. It is artificially intelligent, and is capable of learning new behaviors on its own, including information it does not need to know. As a result, it will sometimes perform motions or abilities that are not in its programming. It is generally found in computers or in labs and other buildings working with people. It can survive in a space vacuum, though cannot move very well in zero-gravity. Porygon2 and its evolutionary family, Porygon and Porygon-Z, are the only known Pokémon that learn Conversion and Conversion 2.
In the anime
Porygon2 in "World of Pokemon"
Porygon2 appeared in the English dub as stockart in the Johto Pokérap. Porygon2's second appearance in the anime has been a cameo in the "World of Pokémon" opening of Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, in which every Pokémon from the first five generations (apart from Genesect) appeared. Due to the EP038 incident, Porygon2 has not appeared in an episode of the anime, and it is the only Generation II Pokémon not to appear. Along with its evolved form, Porygon-Z, it is also the only Pokémon from prior to Generation VII that is neither Legendary nor Mythical to not appear in an episode of the anime.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Blue's Porygon2
Porygon2 first appeared in Forretress of Solitude under the ownership of the Pokémon Association used to test Red to become Viridian City's Gym Leader.
Blue bought a Porygon in Celadon City, which was quite disobedient to its new Trainer, but became an integral part of his team later. Prior to Playful Porygon2, it evolved into Porygon2 and battled with Silver's Sneasel. It again appeared in the FireRed & LeafGreen arc, where its ability to integrate itself into any electronic network proved handy in freeing Professor Oak and Green's parents.
In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Trainer at the Safari Zone owns one.
In the TCG
- Main article: Porygon2 (TCG)
Other appearances
When released from a Poké Ball, Porygon2 will immediately use a powerful Tackle attack that sends opponents flying. The attack cannot be escaped due to the speed in which it happens but Porygon2 is harmless once the attack has finished.
Trophy information
Representing the next step in technological progress, this Virtual Pokémon is a higher-powered version of the man-made Pokémon, Porygon. Compared to the sharp edges of its relative, Porygon2's body is extremely smooth and rounded. In battle, it utilizes a special move called Conversion 2 to alter its type.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though.
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Silver
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Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
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Crystal
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This manmade Pokémon evolved from the latest technology. It may have unprogrammed reactions.
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Stadium 2
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This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Porygon2 was created by humans using the power of science. The man-made Pokémon has been endowed with artificial intelligence that enables it to learn new gestures and emotions on its own.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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It was created by humans using the power of science. It has been given artificial intelligence that enables it to learn new gestures and emotions on its own.
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FireRed
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Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
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LeafGreen
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This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. However, it can't even fly.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up.
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HeartGold
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This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though.
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SoulSilver
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Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
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Generation V
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Black
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It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up.
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White
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Black 2
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It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
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Y
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With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space.
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Omega Ruby
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Porygon2 was created by humans using the power of science. The man-made Pokémon has been endowed with artificial intelligence that enables it to learn new gestures and emotions on its own.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Sun
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For the purposes of planetary development, Porygon was updated with the most cutting-edge technology available.
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Moon
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Porygon was updated to a new version in readiness for planetary development. But that dream remains unrealized as yet.
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Ultra Sun
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AI has been installed in it. It learns various things all on its own, but it even remembers things it doesn't need to know.
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Ultra Moon
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Even though it doesn't die in the vacuum of space, it can't move around very well in zero gravity.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Porygon2 will not appear in the wild in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
- F ? 5 N - Q F ? ? + 6 !
- ? H ? ? F ? 6 R 6 9 ? W
- Objective: Rescue Porygon2 on floor 2 of Tiny Woods.
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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85
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145 - 192
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280 - 374
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 515
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon2
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon2
- 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 Porygon2
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon2
- 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 Porygon2 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 Porygon2 in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon2
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon2
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Porygon2 can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Porygon2 cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon2
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon2
- 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 Porygon2
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Porygon2
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Crush ×2)
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Not available in the past.
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Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
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It lets loose shock waves to attack.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
- Porygon2 is the only Pokémon with a numeral in its name.
- In the Generation II games, it is impossible to return a nicknamed Porygon2 to its species name, because the character 2 is not available as a character for nicknames.
- Porygon2 is the only non-fully evolved Pokémon that:
- Has evolved by trading.
- Was introduced after the generation of its pre-evolution.
Origin
Like Porygon, it is based on a bird (possibly an origami crane) made with more advanced 3D computer graphics than the first Porygon. The head looks like a duck. It also resembles a drinking bird, especially in the 3D games, where it makes the same movement as one. The change in form by evolution from Porygon to Porygon2 represents the concept of subdivision in 3D computer graphics.
Name origin
Porygon2 is a combination of polygon and 2. It may also reflect the stereotype that Japanese people pronounce their 'L' sounds as 'R' sounds, Porygon being a mispronunciation of polygon. 2 may be a reference to software versioning, as it is the second "stable release"—an upgraded version—of Porygon.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ポリゴン2 Porygon2
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From polygon and 2
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French
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Porygon2
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Spanish
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Porygon2
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Porygon2
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Italian
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Porygon2
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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폴리곤2 Porygon2
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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3D龍II / 3D龙II 3D Lóng II
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Literally "3D Dragon II"
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Cantonese Chinese
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立方獸II Laahpfōngsau II
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Literally "Cube monster II"
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More languages
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Hindi
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परीगोन2 Porygon2
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Поригон-2 Porigon-2
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
External links
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