Porygon2
#233 (Johto)
Best moveset for Porygon2
The best moves for Porygon2 are Lock-On and Hyper Beam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Porygon family. Porygon2 evolves from Porygon for 25 Candy, and into Porygon-Z (Sinnoh Stone) for 100 Candy.
- Porygon requires Upgrade to evolve into Porygon2.
- Porygon2 requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Porygon-Z.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Porygon for 22 Candy, Porygon2 for 90 Candy.
Game images
Porygon2, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Porygon2 is a Normal Pokémon which evolves from Porygon. It is weak to Fighting moves. Porygon2's best moveset is Lock-On & Hyper Beam and it has a Max CP of 3,065. Porygon2 evolves into Porygon-Z.
About
"Porygon2 was created by humans using the power of science. The man-made Pokémon has been endowed with artificial intelligence that enables it to learn new gestures and emotions on its own."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Power | 15 | 10 |
| Charge Beam | 7 | 7 |
| Lock-On | 2 | 4.8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Beam | 180 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Hyper Beam | 150 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Tri Attack | 75 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lock-On
4.8 DPS
|
Hyper Beam
45 DPS
|
11 | 100% |
|
Lock-On
4.8 DPS
|
Tri Attack
36 DPS
|
10.1 | 92% |
|
Lock-On
4.8 DPS
|
Solar Beam
36 DPS
|
9.9 | 90% |
|
Charge Beam
7 DPS
|
Hyper Beam
45 DPS
|
9.8 | 89% |
|
Lock-On
4.8 DPS
|
Zap Cannon
40 DPS
|
9.5 | 86% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Hyper Beam
45 DPS
|
9.4 | 85% |
|
Lock-On
4.8 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
9.3 | 84% |
|
Charge Beam
7 DPS
|
Tri Attack
36 DPS
|
9.2 | 84% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Tri Attack
36 DPS
|
9 | 82% |
|
Charge Beam
7 DPS
|
Solar Beam
36 DPS
|
9 | 82% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Solar Beam
36 DPS
|
8.8 | 80% |
|
Charge Beam
7 DPS
|
Zap Cannon
40 DPS
|
8.5 | 77% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Zap Cannon
40 DPS
|
8.4 | 77% |
|
Charge Beam
7 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
8.2 | 75% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
8.2 | 74% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
5 | 46% |
|
Charge Beam
7 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
3.8 | 34% |
|
Lock-On
4.8 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
3.2 | 29% |
Counters & Raids
Top Porygon2 counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Porygon2 Raid Counters »
- 1 0.6
- 2 0.61
- 3 0.65
- 4 0.65
- 5 0.69
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Dynamic Punch+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
198 |
| Defense |
|
180 |
| Stamina |
|
198 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 168 |
| Level 50 | 178 |
Average size
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 32.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,162 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,549 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,324 |
|
Level 40 |
2,711 |
|
Level 50 |
3,065 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,936 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,517 |


