Porygon2 (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Porygon2 (disambiguation).

Porygon2 ポリゴン２ Porygon2 #233
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Virtual Pokémon
Abilities Trace or Download Download Blue-Striped ----- Analytic Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #221 Hoenn #368 Sinnoh #193 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-118
Height 2′00″ Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2′00″/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 71.6 lbs. Imperial 32.5 kg Metric 71.6 lbs./32.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Mineral group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 180 Battle Exp.: 1801*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Porygon2 (Japanese: ポリゴン２ Porygon2) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

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

Biology

Physiology

Porygon2 looks very similar to its pre-evolution, except that all of Porygon2's edges have been rounded out. The pattern on its chest has also been significantly rounded out, and it looks very similar to a drinking bird.

Gender differences

Porygon2 is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Porygon2 has the same abilities as its pre-evolution, except that Porygon2 is capable of using Defense Curl instead of Sharpen.

Porygon2, and its evolution family, Porygon and Porygon-Z, are the only known Pokémon that learn Conversion and Conversion 2.

Porygon2 has the ability to work in space, due to it not having to breathe. However, it cannot go into space by itself because it cannot fly. This problem seems to have been solved in Porygon-Z.

Behavior

Porygon2 have artificial intelligence. However, they occasionally exhibit strange motions and abilities that were not programmed.

Habitat

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Urban Pokémon

Porygon2 are not found in the wild. Like their pre-evolution they are generally found in computers or in labs and other buildings working with people.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Being a cybernetic Pokémon, it has no need to eat. However, it will eat if fed.

In the anime

Porygon2 in the anime

Porygon2's one and only appearance in the anime was as stockart in the Johto Pokérap. 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, as well as the only pre-Generation V Pokémon along with Porygon-Z to not appear in the anime.

In the manga

Main article: Blue's Porygon2

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 the GSC saga, 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 the TCG

Main article: Porygon2 (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

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.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though. Silver Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed. Crystal This manmade Pokémon evolved from the latest technology. It may have unprogrammed reactions. Stadium 2 This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald 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. FireRed Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed. LeafGreen This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. However, it can't even fly.
Generation IV Diamond With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up. HeartGold This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though. SoulSilver Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
Generation V Black It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Porygon Crystal None Evolve Porygon
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Porygon Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Porygon Platinum None Evolve Porygon HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Porygon Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Porygon (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 1 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Buried Relic (10F-18F) Wish Cave (79F-84F) Joyous Tower (80F-84F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Evolve from Porygon
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Wireless Tower

Porygon2 will not appear in the wild in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:

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		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 85		145 - 192	280 - 374
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 515	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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 16/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Conversion 2 Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Conversion Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 00Start Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 077 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 5151 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 5656 Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000— ——% 15 6262 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5 6767 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM03	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
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

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Porygon2 in Generation V 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black 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

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Sharpen	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 233.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 10% Friend Area: Decrepit Lab Phrases 51%-100% HP I can perform actions beyond my programmed parameters. 26%-50% HP My energy level has been reduced to approximately 50 percent. 1%-25% HP System overload... My system is on the verge of crashing... Level up Leveled up! All programs operating error free. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Leveled up! All programs operating error free.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 5% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Porygon  Normal

Trade holding Up-Grade →

First Evolution Porygon2  Normal

Trade holding Dubious Disc →

Second Evolution Porygon-Z  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Porygon2 images on Bulbagarden Archives.

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. This is because the 2 is not available as a character for nicknames.
  • Porygon2 is also one of eight Pokémon whose name has a non-alphabetic character in it, the others being Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Farfetch'd, Mr. Mime, Ho-Oh, Mime Jr. and Porygon-Z.
• Porygon2 is smaller than its pre-evolution, Porygon. The same thing happens to Gengar, Dragonite, and Bellossom.
  • It is one of two Pokémon that is both smaller and lighter than the Pokémon that it evolves from. The other is Bellossom.
    • This may be a reference to computers, which tend to get smaller and lighter over time, though Porygon-Z is heavier and taller than both of its pre-evolutions.
• It is the only Pokémon that both evolves by trading and needs to be traded to evolve again.
• In Generation II, it is possible for Porygon2 to have both effects of the move Curse. One is by simply using it to the non-Template:Type2 effect of Curse. The other is by using either Conversion or Conversion 2 to change its type to Ghost and have the Ghost effect of Curse. The other Pokémon that can do this are Porygon and Smeargle.
• Of all Pokémon able to evolve, Porygon2 has the highest base stat total with 515.
  • It is also the only evolution introduced after the generation of its pre-evolution able to evolve again.
• Despite being pink and blue, it is classified as red in the Pokédex. A similar situation happens with Butterfree and Mothim.
• Porygon2 is the only one in its evolutionary family to not receive an audible voice despite having a cameo in a game where Pokémon have recorded voices. This also makes it the only one of the first 493 not to have a voice.
• Porygon2 is the only Pokémon introduced in Generation II to not have featured in the anime.

Origin

Like Porygon, it is based on an origami crane made with 3D computer graphics. 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. It might also be based off a computer glitch.

Name origin

Porygon2's name is a mix between polygon and origami. It may also reflect the fact that some Japanese people pronounce their 'L' sounds as 'R' sounds, Porygon being a mispronunciation of polygon. The 2 in its name is a likely reference to software versioning, as it is the second "stable release", an upgraded version, of Porygon.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Porygon2 French Porygon2 Korean 폴리곤2 Polligon2 Chinese (Mandarin) 3D龍II / 3D龙II 3D Lóng II Literally "3D Dragon II". Chinese (Cantonese) 立方獸II Laahpfōngsau II Literally "Cube monster II".

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