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Porygon #0136 Flareon #0138 Omanyte

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• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
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Porygon is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Porygon

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0137
Type	Normal
Species	Virtual Pokémon
Height	0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight	36.5 kg (80.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. Trace2. DownloadAnalytic (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)0011 (Mega Dimension)

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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
0

Evolution chart

#0137 Porygon Normal (trade holding Upgrade)#0233 Porygon2 Normal (trade holding Dubious Disc)#0474 Porygon-Z Normal

Porygon changes

• In Generation 3, Porygon does not have the Download ability.
• In Generation 1, Porygon has a base Special stat of 75.
• In Generations 1-4, Porygon has a base experience yield of 130.
• In Generations 2-7, Porygon has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

RedBlue	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.
RubySapphire	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.
DiamondPearl	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.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 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 RubyAlpha 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 PikachuLet'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 DiamondShining 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

• In other generations
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Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Porygon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Charge	Electric		—	—
1	Confuse Ray	Ghost		—	100
1	Conversion	Normal		—	—
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
10	Eerie Impulse	Electric		—	100
15	Thunder Shock	Electric		40	100
20	Psybeam	Psychic		65	100
25	Conversion 2	Normal		—	—
30	Agility	Psychic		—	—
35	Recover	Normal		—	—
40	Discharge	Electric		80	100
45	Metal Sound	Steel		—	85
50	Self-Destruct	Normal		200	100
55	Zap Cannon	Electric		120	50

Moves learnt by TM

Porygon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal		70	100
03	Psyshock	Psychic		80	100
08	Thunder Wave	Electric		—	90
13	Ice Beam	Ice		90	100
17	Protect	Normal		—	—
27	Swift	Normal		60	∞
31	Reflect	Psychic		—	—
35	Endure	Normal		—	—
39	Discharge	Electric		80	100
44	Hyper Beam	Normal		150	90
47	Agility	Psychic		—	—
48	Self-Destruct	Normal		200	100
49	Icy Wind	Ice		55	95
55	Giga Impact	Normal		150	90
56	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic		80	90
63	Psychic	Psychic		90	100
64	Solar Beam	Grass		120	100
66	Volt Switch	Electric		70	100
67	Thunderbolt	Electric		90	100
74	Shadow Ball	Ghost		80	100
84	Flash Cannon	Steel		80	100
85	Substitute	Normal		—	—
87	Iron Tail	Steel		100	75
97	Heal Block	Psychic		—	100
101	Electroweb	Electric		55	95
105	Blizzard	Ice		110	70
106	Thunder	Electric		110	70
109	Facade	Normal		70	100
126	Magnet Bomb	Steel		60	∞
130	Charge Beam	Electric		50	90
146	Skull Bash	Normal		130	100
147	Tri Attack	Normal		80	100

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Conversion	Normal		—	—
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
5	Recycle	Normal		—	—
10	Magnet Rise	Electric		—	—
15	Thunder Shock	Electric		40	100
20	Psybeam	Psychic		65	100
25	Conversion 2	Normal		—	—
30	Agility	Psychic		—	—
35	Recover	Normal		—	—
40	Discharge	Electric		80	100
45	Tri Attack	Normal		80	100
50	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
55	Lock-On	Normal		—	—
60	Zap Cannon	Electric		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:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
04	Agility	Psychic		—	—
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
16	Psybeam	Psychic		65	100
18	Thief	Dark		60	100
23	Charge Beam	Electric		50	90
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
32	Swift	Normal		60	∞
34	Icy Wind	Ice		55	95
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
54	Psyshock	Psychic		80	100
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic		80	90
62	Foul Play	Dark		95	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
82	Thunder Wave	Electric		—	90
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
96	Eerie Impulse	Electric		—	100
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
109	Trick	Psychic		—	100
114	Shadow Ball	Ghost		80	100
120	Psychic	Psychic		90	100
126	Thunderbolt	Electric		90	100
135	Ice Beam	Ice		90	100
143	Blizzard	Ice		110	70
152	Giga Impact	Normal		150	90
161	Trick Room	Psychic		—	—
163	Hyper Beam	Normal		150	90
166	Thunder	Electric		110	70
168	Solar Beam	Grass		120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
173	Charge	Electric		—	—
178	Gravity	Psychic		—	—
204	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
211	Electroweb	Electric		55	95

• In other generations
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Porygon sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal
Shiny	—							—	—

• See all Porygon sprites

Where to find Porygon

RedBlueYellow	Celadon City
GoldSilverCrystal	Celadon City
RubySapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRedLeafGreen	Celadon City
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
DiamondPearl	Trophy Garden
Platinum	Veilstone City
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Celadon City
Black	Trade/migrate from another game
White	White Forest
Black 2White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
XY	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Mirage Spots
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon	Route 15
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Route 7, Silph Co.
SwordShieldBrilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus	Space-Time Distortion
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Porygon questions

• Is there an easy way to get Porygon in Heart Gold?
• Where do I get an Up Grade in Diamond?
• How can I earn coins more quickly in SS?
• Why is none of the porygon evolutions on pokemon shows
• Conversion 2 and struggle/curse
• Can I get Porygon on FireRed/LeafGreen?
• Isn't there the evolution line of Porygon in the anime ?
• How to get an Up-Grade and a Dubious Disk in Pokemon Pearl ?
• Whats the password to get the Dream World Porygon?
• What is a Good LC Moveset for Porygon?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

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 #0136 Flareon #0138 Omanyte