Competitive Information for Porygon-Z [Black/White]
Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon's same-type attack bonus (STAB) is 2 instead of 1.5.
This Pokemon's attacks have 1.3x power if it is the last to move in a turn.
On switch-in, Attack or Sp. Atk is raised 1 stage based on the foes' weaker Defense.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Porygon-z? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
ForretressVolcaronaNinetalesDarmanitanVictiniCharizardSmeargleTogekissBisharpSwellow
Prepare for battle with Porygon-Z, a terrific Pokémon boasting Normal attributes. It's a sight to see Porygon-Z out in the 5th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Porygon-Z's strategies.
Item: Choice Scarf / Choice Specs
Ability: Download
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt
- Dark Pulse
- Psyshock
- Tri Attack
In single battles, Porygon is known as a pretty decent Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with powerful special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Porygon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Choice Scarf will increase Porygon's speed by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Download, on switch-in attack or sp. Atk is raised 1 stage based on the foes' weaker defense.
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 228 Hp / 28 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
Dominating single battles, Porygon is a wonderful Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Porygon from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Porygon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Adaptability, Porygon's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Porygon cannot move next turn).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Discharge is a special 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Porygon-z? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
ForretressVolcaronaNinetalesDarmanitanVictiniCharizardSmeargleTogekissBisharpSwellow
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 228 Hp / 28 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Discharge / Electroweb
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Prepare for double battles with Porygon as an outstanding Special Sweeper. It's goal is to overwhelm foes with lethal special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Porygon from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Porygon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Adaptability, Porygon's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Porygon cannot move next turn).
◆ Discharge is a special 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Electroweb is a special 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Focus Sash / Silk Scarf
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 228 Hp / 28 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Ice Beam
- Trick Room
Porygon makes an a phenomenal Offensive Trick Roomer in single battles. Focus Sash helps protect Porygon from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Adaptability, Porygon's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Porygon's normal-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Porygon cannot move next turn).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Porygon-z can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Porygon-z.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Porygon-z can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Porygon-z
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Porygon-z's stats
- Agility
- Charge Beam
- Defense Curl
- Nasty Plot
- Sharpen
Most notable and possible best moves for Porygon-z
- Dark Pulse
- Hidden Power Fire
- Hyper Beam
- Ice Beam
- Nasty Plot
- Protect
- Psyshock
- Recover
- Rest
- Thunder
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
- Tri Attack
- Trick
Common Effort Values for Porygon-z in Black and White
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252/ )
- Optimize Porygon-z's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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