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'''Porygon-Z''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポリゴンZ''' ''PorygonZ'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].
'''Porygon-Z''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポリゴンZ''' ''Porygon-Z'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Porygon2}} when [[trade]]d holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dubious Disc}}. It is the final form of {{p|Porygon}}.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Porygon2}} when [[trade]]d holding a [[Dubious Disc]]. It is the final form of {{p|Porygon}}.


==Biology==
==Biology==
Although technically a virtual, manmade Pokémon, Porygon-Z does have a physical body. Its head is fuchsia and ovoid in shape with a short, blunt antenna protruding upwards and a blue bill similar to that of a duck. Its eyes are yellow and have black rings, similar to a bulls-eye. The head is completely detached from the body and floats slightly above it. Its smooth, ovoid body is fuchsia with a blue ring connecting its arms. Two arms are loosely connected to its upper body and other than their blue color, have no features. The tail is also blue and featureless, but slightly resembles a paddle.
Although technically a virtual, manmade Pokémon, Porygon-Z does have a physical body. Its head is fuchsia and ovoid in shape with a short, blunt antenna protruding upwards and a blue bill similar to that of a duck. Its eyes are yellow and have black rings, similar to a bulls-eye. The head is completely detached from the body and floats slightly above it. Its smooth, ovoid body is fuchsia with a blue ring connecting its arms. Two arms are loosely connected to its upper body and other than their blue color, have no features. The tail is also blue and featureless, but slightly resembles a paddle.


Porygon-Z was given additional software in order to increase its abilities. The initial idea was to give it the ability to travel through alien dimensions, but an error occurred. Instead, the Pokémon began acting erratically. Porygon-Z, and its pre-evolutions are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Conversion}} and {{m|Conversion 2}}.
Porygon-Z was given additional software in order to increase its abilities. The initial idea was to give it the ability to travel through alien dimensions, though it did not work as planned. Instead, the Pokémon began acting erratically. This has been attributed to the incompetence of the engineer who faultily updated its programming. Porygon-Z and its pre-evolutions are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Conversion}} and {{m|Conversion 2}}.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:PorygonZ anime.png|thumb|left|230px|Porygon-Z in "World of Pokémon"]]
[[File:PorygonZ anime.png|thumb|left|230px|Porygon-Z in "World of Pokémon"]]
Porygon-Z's only appearance in the anime was a cameo in the "World of Pokémon" opening of ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', in which every Pokémon from the first five [[generation]]s (apart from {{p|Genesect}}) appeared. As was the case with {{p|Porygon2}}, it is currently believed that Porygon-Z will not properly appear and will not be mentioned in the anime as a result of the [[EP038]] incident.
Porygon-Z's only appearance in the {{pkmn|anime}} was a cameo in the "World of Pokémon" opening of ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', in which every Pokémon from the first five [[generation]]s (apart from {{p|Genesect}}) appeared. As was the case with {{p|Porygon2}}, it is currently believed that Porygon-Z will not properly appear and will not be mentioned in the anime as a result of [[EP038|the EP038 incident]].
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[[File:Io Porygon-Z.png|thumb|left|100px|Porygon-Z in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7|Pokémon 7]]]]
[[File:Io Porygon-Z.png|thumb|left|100px|Porygon-Z in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7|Pokémon 7]]]]
===In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga===
===In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga===
Io has a Porygon-Z which is her main battler and only known Pokémon. She first used it to attack the Galactic Number 2.
[[Io]] has a Porygon-Z, which is her main battler and only known Pokémon. She first used it to attack the Galactic Number 2.


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Porygon-Z appeared in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'' where it battled with [[Platinum's Empoleon]].
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Porygon-Z appeared in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', where it battled [[Platinum's Empoleon]] at the [[Battle Castle]].
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
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====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
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* Porygon-Z weighs exactly as much as {{ga|Dawn}}. It shares this similarity with {{p|Weavile}} and [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{p|Marowak}}.
* Porygon-Z weighs exactly as much as {{ga|Dawn}}. It shares this similarity with {{p|Weavile}} and [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{p|Marowak}}.
* The [[Dubious Disc]]'s name implies that Porygon-Z, unlike its {{p|Porygon2|pre-evolution}}, was not authorized by [[Silph Co.]]
* The [[Dubious Disc]]'s name implies that Porygon-Z, unlike its {{p|Porygon2|pre-evolution}}, was not authorized by [[Silph Co.]]
* In ''[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]'', Porygon-Z is referred to as a "he", even though the Porygon line is genderless.
* Porygon-Z's pre-evolutions have their own [[signature move|signature]] Conversion move, but no new Conversion-style move was made for Porygon-Z.
* Porygon-Z's pre-evolutions have their own [[signature move|signature]] Conversion move, but no new Conversion-style move was made for Porygon-Z.
* Since no leveling up is required to evolve either Porygon or Porygon2, Porygon-Z is the only Pokémon to be evolved twice that can still be level 1.
* Since no leveling up is required to evolve either Porygon or Porygon2, Porygon-Z is the only Pokémon to be evolved twice that can still be level 1.
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====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Porygon-Z is a combination of ''{{wp|polygon}}'' and ''Z''. It may also reflect the stereotype that Japanese people pronounce their 'L' sounds as 'R' sounds, Porygon being a mispronunciation of polygon. ''Z'' may refer to the {{wp|Z axis}} in {{wp|Three-dimensional space|3D}} coordination systems or that Porygon-Z is the last of its evolutionary line (since the letter Z is last in the {{wp|Latin alphabet}}). Alternatively, ''Z'' may be a corruption of ''2'' (as in {{p|Porygon2}}).
Porygon-Z is a combination of ''{{wp|polygon}}'' and ''Z'', with ''Porygon'' being a corruption on ''polygon''. ''Z'' may refer to the {{wp|Z axis}} in {{wp|Three-dimensional space|3D}} coordination systems or that Porygon-Z is the last of its evolutionary line (since the letter Z is last in the {{wp|Latin alphabet}}). Alternatively, ''Z'' may be a corruption of ''2'' (as in {{p|Porygon2}}).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
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|fr=Porygon-Z|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|fr=Porygon-Z|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Porygon-Z|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
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Revision as of 12:27, 6 May 2019

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Unknown Unknown
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Unknown Unknown
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Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Adaptability or Download Cacophony
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Analytic
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Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
30 (8.8%)
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Medium Fast
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Def
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Porygon-Z (Japanese: ポリゴンZ Porygon-Z) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Porygon2 when traded holding a Dubious Disc. It is the final form of Porygon.

Biology

Although technically a virtual, manmade Pokémon, Porygon-Z does have a physical body. Its head is fuchsia and ovoid in shape with a short, blunt antenna protruding upwards and a blue bill similar to that of a duck. Its eyes are yellow and have black rings, similar to a bulls-eye. The head is completely detached from the body and floats slightly above it. Its smooth, ovoid body is fuchsia with a blue ring connecting its arms. Two arms are loosely connected to its upper body and other than their blue color, have no features. The tail is also blue and featureless, but slightly resembles a paddle.

Porygon-Z was given additional software in order to increase its abilities. The initial idea was to give it the ability to travel through alien dimensions, though it did not work as planned. Instead, the Pokémon began acting erratically. This has been attributed to the incompetence of the engineer who faultily updated its programming. Porygon-Z and its pre-evolutions are the only known Pokémon that can learn Conversion and Conversion 2.

In the anime

Porygon-Z in "World of Pokémon"

Porygon-Z's only appearance in the anime was 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. As was the case with Porygon2, it is currently believed that Porygon-Z will not properly appear and will not be mentioned in the anime as a result of the EP038 incident.

In the manga

Porygon-Z in Pokémon 7

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

Io has a Porygon-Z, which is her main battler and only known Pokémon. She first used it to attack the Galactic Number 2.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A Trainer's Porygon-Z appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, where it battled Platinum's Empoleon at the Battle Castle.

In the TCG

Main article: Porygon-Z (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Porygon-Z appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

NA: Porygon is an artificial Pokémon created by humans. Given an Up-Grade, it becomes Porygon2. Then another mod turns it into Porygon-Z. You'd think two upgrades would make Porygon-Z the perfect Pokémon, but actually, the Dubious Disc used to make Porygon2 evolve seems to have introduced some bugs. Maybe a patch is in the works?

PAL: Porygon is an artificial Pokémon created by humans. Given an Up-Grade, it becomes Porygon2. Then another mod turns it into Porygon-Z. You'd think two upgrades would make Porygon-Z the perfect Pokémon, but actually, the Dubious Disc used to make Porygon2 evolve makes it a bit glitchy. Maybe there's a patch in the works...

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
Pt: #194
Johto
#—
Diamond Additional software was installed to make it a better Pokémon. It began acting oddly, however.
Pearl
Platinum Its programming was modified to enable work in alien dimensions. It did not work as planned.
HeartGold Its programming was modified to enable it to travel through alien dimensions. Seems there might have been an error...
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Its programming was modified to enable work in alien dimensions. It did not work as planned.
White
Black 2 Its programming was modified to enable work in alien dimensions. It did not work as planned.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X Additional software was installed to make it a better Pokémon. It began acting oddly, however.
Y Its programming was modified to enable it to travel through alien dimensions. Seems there might have been an error...
Omega Ruby Additional software was installed to make it a better Pokémon. It began acting oddly, however.
Alpha Sapphire Its programming was modified to enable it to travel through alien dimensions. Seems there might have been an error...
Generation VII Alola
SM: #219
Alola
USUM: #283
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Sun In order to create a more advanced Pokémon, an additional program was installed, but apparently it contained a defect that makes it move oddly.
Moon Its program was modified to facilitate extra-dimensional activities, but that led to noticeably strange behavior.
Ultra Sun Its behavior is noticeably unstable, which is apparently due to the incompetence of the engineer who updated its programming.
Ultra Moon A faulty update was added to its programming. Its behavior is noticeably strange, so the experiment may have been a failure.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Porygon2
Platinum
Evolve Porygon2
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Porygon2
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
Evolve Porygon2
Black 2 White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Porygon2
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Porygon2
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Porygon2


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Evolve Porygon2
MD Sky
Evolve Porygon2
Ranger: SoA
Oil Field Hideout
Rumble
Eternal Tower
MD Stormy MD Light
Evolve Porygon2*
PokéPark Wii
Granite Zone
Ranger: GS
Sky Fortress, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: Sunny Seashore
Rumble U
Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 6
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX35
Event: Porygon-Z Appears
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (Back Boss)


Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
85
145 - 192 280 - 374
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
135
126 - 205 247 - 405
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
535
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
4/4 ★★★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Stamina
1/1
Jump
4/4 ★★★★
Total
15/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 —% 5
011 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5
011 Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000 —% 15
011 Conversion 2 Normal Status 0000 —% 30
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Conversion Normal Status 0000 —% 30
011 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 —% 20
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 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
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
6767 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon-Z
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Porygon-Z
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM03Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM13Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM29Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM57Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM63Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM85Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM92Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM97Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon-Z
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Porygon-Z
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
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-Z 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-Z in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon-Z
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Porygon-Z
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
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 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 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-Z can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Porygon-Z cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon-Z
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Porygon-Z
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Porygon (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Sharpen Normal Status —% 30
Porygon (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnsetPorygon2 (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset RecycleSM Normal Status —% 10
Porygon2 (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Defense Curl Normal Status —% 40
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Porygon-Z
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Porygon-Z
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 474.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Normal
Poké Assist: Normal PA.png
Normal
Field move: Crush 3 field move.png
(Crush ×3)
Browser entry R-262
It protects itself with a strange barrier. It attacks by discharging electric bolts.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Normal
Poké Assist:
(present)
Normal Assist.png
Normal
Field move:
(present)
Crush 3 field move.png
(Crush ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Normal Assist.png
Normal
Field move:
(past)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-119/N-182
It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW474.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Porygon-Z gave you a Secret Word in the Granite Zone. He's a star at Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Normal
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT474.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Normal
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 130 Raise Max Level.png 15

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Shuffle474.png

Shock Attack
Leaves the foe paralyzed for a longer period of time.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Hitting Streak+


Pokémon GO
GO474.png Base HP: 198 Base Attack: 264 Base Defense: 150
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Hidden Power, Charge Beam
Charged Attacks: Solar Beam, Hyper Beam, Zap Cannon, Blizzard*

Evolution

137Porygon.png
Unevolved
Porygon
 Normal 
Up-Grade
Trade
holding Up-Grade
233Porygon2.png
First evolution
Porygon2
 Normal 
Dubious Disc
Trade
holding Dubious Disc
474Porygon-Z.png
Second evolution
Porygon-Z
 Normal 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 474.png Spr b 4d 474.png Spr 4p 474.png Spr b 4p 474.png Spr 4h 474.png Spr b 4h 474.png
Spr 4d 474 s.png Spr b 4d 474 s.png Spr 4p 474 s.png Spr b 4p 474 s.png Spr 4h 474 s.png Spr b 4h 474 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 474.png Spr b 5b 474.png Spr 5b2 474.png Spr b 5b2 474.png
Spr 5b 474 s.png Spr b 5b 474 s.png Spr 5b2 474 s.png Spr b 5b2 474 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 474.png
Spr b 6x 474.png
Spr 6o 474.png
Spr b 6o 474.png
Spr 6x 474 s.png
Spr b 6x 474 s.png
Spr 6o 474 s.png
Spr b 6o 474 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 474.png
Spr b 7s 474.png
Spr 7s 474.png
Spr b 7s 474.png
Spr 7s 474 s.png
Spr b 7s 474 s.png
Spr 7s 474 s.png
Spr b 7s 474 s.png
Front Back Front Back
474MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Porygon-Z images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Porygon-Z is the only Pokémon whose Japanese name is spelled with a character from a foreign alphabet.
  • Porygon-Z weighs exactly as much as Dawn. It shares this similarity with Weavile and Alolan Marowak.
  • The Dubious Disc's name implies that Porygon-Z, unlike its pre-evolution, was not authorized by Silph Co.
  • In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Porygon-Z is referred to as a "he", even though the Porygon line is genderless.
  • Porygon-Z's pre-evolutions have their own signature Conversion move, but no new Conversion-style move was made for Porygon-Z.
  • Since no leveling up is required to evolve either Porygon or Porygon2, Porygon-Z is the only Pokémon to be evolved twice that can still be level 1.
  • Porygon-Z is the only Pokémon that evolves from a Pokémon that evolves via trading while holding an item.
  • Porygon-Z is tied with Drampa and Mega Pidgeot for the highest base Special Attack stat of all Normal-type Pokémon.

Origin

Like Porygon and Porygon2, it is based on a bird made with 3D computer graphics. Its appearance with respect to Porygon2, as well as its unprogrammed behaviors, suggest that it may be based on the concept of a computer virus having infected Porygon2, or maybe a reference to copyrighted software usually being patched by users to use all the features, but often causing bugs in the program.

Name origin

Porygon-Z is a combination of polygon and Z, with Porygon being a corruption on polygon. Z may refer to the Z axis in 3D coordination systems or that Porygon-Z is the last of its evolutionary line (since the letter Z is last in the Latin alphabet). Alternatively, Z may be a corruption of 2 (as in Porygon2).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ポリゴンZ Porygon-Z From polygon and Z
France Flag.png French Porygon-Z Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Porygon-Z Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Porygon-Z Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Porygon-Z Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 폴리곤Z PorygonZ Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 3D龍Z / 3D龙Z 3D Lóng Z Literally "3D Dragon Z"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 立方獸Z Laahpfōngsau Z Literally "Cube monster Z"


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