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porygon-z
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Porygon Z

Virtual Pokémon

Normal

Its programming was modified to enable work in alien dimensions. It did not work as planned.

Base Stats

HP 85
Attack 80
Defense 70
Sp. Atk 135
Sp. Def 75
Speed 90
Total 535

Type Effectiveness

Weak to
Immune to

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Virtual Pokémon
Height 0.9 m
Weight 34.0 kg
Base Exp 241
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 30
Base Happiness 70
Gender Genderless
Habitat
Egg Groups Mineral

Sprites

porygon-z Front Front
porygon-z Back Back
porygon-z Front Shiny Front Shiny
porygon-z Back Shiny Back Shiny
porygon-z Official Art Official Art
porygon-z Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

vgc2012
Offensive
Item
Normal Gem
Nature
Timid / Modest
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Nature
Timid / Modest
EVs
HP 12
SpA 248
Spe 248

Strategy Overview

Porygon-Z might actually seem outclassed this generation by its previous evolution, Porygon2, because of the introduction of Eviolite. However, Porygon-Z provides a niche that Porygon2 cannot. This niche is Porygon-Z's high Special Attack for strong offensive capabilities. Although Porygon-Z lacks the bulk to stay around for a while, it can hit like a truck with its massive base 135 Special Attack. Because players often underestimate Porygon-Z, it is a great choice if you are looking to catch the opponent off-guard and punch holes in their team.

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc