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porygon2
#233

Porygon2

Virtual Pokémon

Normal

With planetary development software installed, it became capable of working in space.

Base Stats

HP 85
Attack 80
Defense 90
Sp. Atk 105
Sp. Def 95
Speed 60
Total 515

Type Effectiveness

Weak to
Immune to

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Virtual Pokémon
Height 0.6 m
Weight 32.5 kg
Base Exp 180
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender Genderless
Habitat Urban
Egg Groups Mineral

Sprites

porygon2 Front Front
porygon2 Back Back
porygon2 Front Shiny Front Shiny
porygon2 Back Shiny Back Shiny
porygon2 Official Art Official Art
porygon2 Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

ou Usage: 0.1%
Utility Counter
Moves
Thunderbolt / Discharge
Thunder Wave / Toxic
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 252
Def 216
SpA 40
Trick Room
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Quiet
EVs
HP 252
Def 120
SpA 136

Strategy Overview

Even though Porygon2 is an NFE Pokemon, it can still shine in the OU tier due to its ability to check common threats. Its Trace ability allows it to copy the ability of any Pokemon it switches into; this is extremely useful, as it gives the defensive duck a unique niche in the OU metagame. Porygon2 can also be employed as an excellent support Pokemon on a dedicated Trick Room team, as it is able to both set up Trick Room and take advantage of its effects. Even though Porygon2's defensive stats are good, they are by no means great, so Porygon2 will often struggle with powerful STAB attacks from threats such as Shaymin. Additionally, while Porygon2's Normal typing affords only one weakness to Fighting-type attacks, any Pokemon who utilizes Fighting-type attacks will often be able to deal significant damage to it. Despite these drawbacks, Porygon2's unique abilities make it a solid choice on any OU team in need of its specific services.

Most Used Moves

Recover
71.3%
Ice Beam
71.0%
Nothing
57.3%
Agility
28.7%

Most Used Items

Leftovers
71.3%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc