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Porygon
The Virtual Pokémon
TL;DR. Porygon is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 395. A POKéMON that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
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A POKéMON that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
Height0.8 m
Weight36.5 kg
AbilitiesTrace, Download
HiddenAnalytic
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 395. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 65
Attack 60
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 75
Speed 40
Total395
395 base stat total, the 640th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 75th among Normal-types.
85 base Special Attack, Porygon's strongest stat, ranking 20th of 131 Normal-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Porygon on Daily Pokémon
Porygon was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Porygon in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Porygon reaches 1,720 CP at level 40 and 1,968 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack153
GO Defense136
GO Stamina163
Max CP (L40)1,720
Max CP (L50)1,944
Best buddy (L51)1,968
Raid catch CP 924–982 (L20). Weather boosted 1,155–1,228 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Porygon in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Porygon across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #796 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #796 68.5 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Porygon.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Porygon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Porygon?
Porygon is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Porygon weak to?
Porygon takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Porygon resistant to?
Porygon is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Porygon evolve?
Porygon evolves into Porygon2 (Trade holding Up Grade).
What generation is Porygon from?
Porygon was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0137.
What are Porygon's base stats?
Porygon has HP 65, Attack 60, Defense 70, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 75, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 395.
What are Porygon's abilities?
Porygon can have the abilities Trace, Download, plus the Hidden Ability Analytic.
Is Porygon legendary or mythical?
No. Porygon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Porygon's best stat?
Porygon's highest base stat is Special Attack at 85, which ranks 20th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Porygon good?
Porygon has a base stat total of 395, the 640th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 75th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Porygon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Porygon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ghost
Comparison
Porygon vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Porygon | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 77 | -12 |
| Attack | 60 | 74 | -14 |
| Defense | 70 | 60 | +10 |
| Special Attack | 85 | 59 | +26 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 64 | +11 |
| Speed | 40 | 69 | -29 |
| Total | 395 | 403 | -8 |
Game appearances
Porygon appears in 37 games.
Every mainline release where Porygon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Porygon in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 22 games have a known habitat.
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee
Kanto Route 7Saffron City Silph CO
Platinum
Veilstone City
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Alola Route 15 Aether House
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spot Island East OF Shoal CaveMirage Spot Mountain South East OF Route 129
Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, red-japan, green-japan, blue-japan
Celadon City Prize Corner
Pokémon anime
Porygon appears in 2 episodes.
From EP038 (1997-12-16) through EP098 (1999-05-13).
TCG Pocket appearances
6 Porygon cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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