Porygon

Porygon official artwork
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Porygon

Virtual Pokémon

NORMAL

State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming.

Porygon is No. 0137 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Normal-type Virtual Pokémon. State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Porygon first belongs to Generation I. Porygon does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Trace, Download and Analytic, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Porygon at a glance

Type
NORMAL
Weak to
FIGHTING2×
Best base stat
Special Attack — 85
Abilities
Trace, Download, Analytic (Hidden)
Next evolution
Porygon2 — Trade · holding Up Grade
Height
0.8 m
Weight
36.5 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp65
Attack60
Defense70
Special Attack85
Special Defense75
Speed40
Total395

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Porygon is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIGHTING2×

Immune to

GHOST0×

Based on Normal typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Trade · holding Up Grade
Trade · holding Dubious Disc
Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver

Pokédex entries

GameEntry
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 re­ search. It is pro­ grammed with only basic motions.

Level-up moves

LevelMoveTypePowerAccuracy
1ConversionNORMAL——
1Conversion 2NORMAL——
1TackleNORMAL40100
9AgilityPSYCHIC——
12PsybeamPSYCHIC65100
20RecoverNORMAL——
24SharpenNORMAL——
32Lock OnNORMAL——
36Tri AttackNORMAL80100
44Zap CannonELECTRIC12050