Porygon2
ポリゴン２ Porygon2
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Artwork from HG/SS
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
2
| Sp.Def
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| Speed
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| Exp.
180
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Porygon2 (Japanese: ポリゴン２ Porygon2) is a Normal-type 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
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Being a cybernetic Pokémon, it has no need to eat.
In the anime
Porygon2 is the only Generation II Pokémon to never appear in the anime, as well as the only pre-Generation IV Pokémon to not appear in the anime or the movies, not even as a cameo. Popular opinion is that this is because of the incident involving its pre-evolution. However, Porygon had several cameos.
In the manga
Blue bought a Porygon in Celadon City. In the GSC saga, it evolved into Porygon2.
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
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| Gold
| This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though.
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| Silver
| Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
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| Crystal
| This manmade Pokémon evolved from the latest technology. It may have unprogrammed reactions.
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| Stadium 2
| This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though.
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| 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.
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| Sapphire
| 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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| 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.
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| FireRed
| Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
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| LeafGreen
| This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. However, it can't even fly.
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| IV
| Diamond
| With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space.
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| Pearl
| With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space.
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| Platinum
| It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up.
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| HeartGold
| This upgraded version of Porygon is designed for space exploration. It can't fly, though.
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| SoulSilver
| Further research enhanced its abilities. Sometimes, it may exhibit motions that were not programmed.
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Game locations
In side games
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
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 145 - 192
| 280 - 374
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 85 - 156
| 166 - 306
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| 99 - 172
| 193 - 339
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| 90 - 161
| 175 - 317
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| 58 - 123
| 112 - 240
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Note: The above numbers only apply until Porygon2 uses Conversion or Conversion 2 to change its type.
Learnset
Porygon2 is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
Note: With the use of Conversion or Conversion 2, any move can theoretically become a STAB for Porygon2.
None.
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Porygon2 is the only Pokémon with a number in its name.
- In the Generation II games, it is impossible to nickname a Porygon2, if tried it then returns it to its species name. This is because "2" is unavailable as a character for names.
- 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.
- It is one of the two Pokémon that's 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.
- 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-Ghost-type 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.
Origin
Like Porygon, it is based on an origami crane made with 3D computer graphics. The head looks like a duck. It also looks like a Drinking Bird, especially in Pokémon Colosseum 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'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 on its name is because it is the second in its line of evolution, evolving from Porygon.
In other languages
External links
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Porygon2 images on Bulbagarden Archives.
