Porygon

Porygon is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National № 0137
Type Normal
Species Virtual Pokémon
Height 0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight 36.5 kg (80.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Trace
2. Download
Analytic (hidden ability)
Local № 0137 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0215 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0137 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0192 (Platinum)
0220 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0217 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0281 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0137 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0133 (Legends: Arceus)
0208 (The Isle of Armor)
0129 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 79
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 65
240 334
Attack 60
112 240
Defense 70
130 262
Sp. Atk 85
157 295
Sp. Def 75
139 273
Speed 40
76 196
Total 395 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Porygon.

Evolution chart

(trade holding Upgrade) (trade holding Dubious Disc)

Porygon changes

Pokédex entries

Red
Blue
A POKéMON that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
Yellow The only POKéMON people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
Gold It is a manmade POKéMON. Since it doesn’t breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
Silver A manmade POKéMON that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
Crystal An artificial POKéMON created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program.
Ruby
Sapphire
PORYGON is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This POKéMON is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
FireRed Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial POKéMON.
LeafGreen A POKéMON that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
Emerald It is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data in order to enter cyberspace. A PORYGON is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated.
Diamond
Pearl
The world’s first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
Platinum A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
HeartGold It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn’t breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
SoulSilver A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
X A man-made Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
Y A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
Sun Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time.
Moon It can convert its body into digital data, which enables it to enter cyberspace.
Ultra Sun This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete.
Ultra Moon It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
Sword State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming.
Shield In recent years, this species has been very helpful in cyberspace. These Pokémon will go around checking to make sure no suspicious data exists.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
The world’s first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
Legends: Arceus It has no discernible heartbeat and does not seem to draw breath, and yet it appears to function without issue. I cannot even begin to explain this utterly bizarre anomaly.

Moves learned by Porygon

Moves learnt by level up

Porygon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConversionNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
5RecycleNormalStatus
10Magnet RiseElectricStatus
15Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
20PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
25Conversion 2NormalStatus
30AgilityPsychicStatus
35RecoverNormalStatus
40DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
45Tri AttackNormalSpecial 80 100
50Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
55Lock-OnNormalStatus
60Zap CannonElectricSpecial 120 50

Egg moves

Porygon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Porygon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Porygon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
5Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
9Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
15SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
21Tri AttackNormalSpecial 80 100
29ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
37RecoverNormalStatus
47Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Move Tutor moves

Porygon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
RestPsychicStatus
Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
Tri AttackNormalSpecial 80 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Porygon sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Porygon sprite from Red & Blue Porygon sprite from Silver Porygon sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Porygon sprite from Diamond & Pearl Porygon sprite from Black & White Porygon sprite from X & Y Porygon sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Porygon sprite from Sword & Shield Porygon sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Porygon Shiny sprite from Silver Porygon Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Porygon Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Porygon Shiny sprite from Black & White Porygon Shiny sprite from X & Y Porygon Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Porygon

Red
Blue
Yellow
Celadon City
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Celadon City
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Celadon City
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Trophy Garden
Platinum Veilstone City
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Celadon City
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White White Forest
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spots
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Route 15
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Route 7, Silph Co.
Sword
Shield
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Space-Time Distortion
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Porygon
Japanese ポリゴン (Porygon)
German Porygon
French Porygon
Italian Porygon
Spanish Porygon
Korean 폴리곤 (polligon)
Chinese (Simplified) 多边兽
Chinese (Traditional) 多邊獸

 

English Virtual Pokémon
Japanese バーチャルポケモン
German Virtuell-Pokémon
French Pokémon Virtuel
Italian Pokémon Virtuale
Spanish Pokémon Virtual
Korean 가상포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 虚拟宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 虛擬寶可夢

Name origin

polygon
a many sided figure