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
233Porygon2.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type
Normal '
Category
Virtual Pokémon
Abilities
Trace or Download Analytic
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#221
Hoenn
#368
Sinnoh
#193
Regional Browser numbers
Oblivia
R-118
Height
2′00″
Imperial
0.6 m
Metric
Weight
71.6 lbs.
Imperial
32.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Red
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body07.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F233.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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*

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

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
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
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
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
85
145 - 192 280 - 374
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
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 
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png 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 
Porygon (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset 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!
 Trozeiani233.png 
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
MDP E 233.png 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 Assist.png
( Normal )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Crush 2 field move.png
(Crush ×2)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It lets loose shock waves to attack.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
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
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Porygon
Unevolved
Porygon
 Normal 
Up-Grade
Trade
holding Up-Grade


Porygon2
First evolution
Porygon2
 Normal 
Dubious Disc
Trade
holding Dubious Disc


Porygon-Z
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
Spr 2g 233.png Spr 2s 233.png Spr 2c 233.png Spr b 2g 233.png
Spr 2g 233 s.png Spr 2s 233 s.png Spr 2c 233 s.png Spr b 2g 233 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 233.png Spr 3e 233.png Spr 3f 233.png Spr b 3r 233.png
Spr 3r 233 s.png Spr 3e 233 s.png Spr 3f 233 s.png Spr b 3r 233 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 233.png Spr 4p 233.png Spr 4h 233.png Spr b 4d 233.png
Spr 4d 233 s.png Spr 4p 233 s.png Spr 4h 233 s.png Spr b 4d 233 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 233.png Spr 5b2 233.png Spr b 5b 233.png
Spr 5b 233 s.png Spr 5b2 233 s.png Spr b 5b 233 s.png
Porygon2 For other sprites and images, please see Porygon2 images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Porygon2 is the only Pokémon with a numeral in its name.
  • 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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