Competitive Information for Porygon [Diamond/Pearl]
Normal
Abilities:
On switch-in, Attack or Sp. Atk is raised 1 stage based on the foes' weaker Defense.
On switch-in, or when it can, this Pokemon copies a random adjacent foe's Ability.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Porygon? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Porygon is here! This notable Pokémon is Normal-typed and ready to shine! Porygon is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Delve into Porygon's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Trace
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Psychic / Psybeam
Taking on single battles? Porygon is a noteworthy Special Sweeper. It is designed to crush rivals using overwhelming 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Porygon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Trace, on switch-in or when it can Porygon copies a random adjacent foe's ability.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Porygon cannot move next turn).
◆ 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).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psybeam is a special 65-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Download
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 89 Hp / 246 SpA / 175 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic
- Protect
- Toxic
- Ice Beam
Dominating single battles, Porygon is a renowned Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Porygon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Download, on switch-in attack or sp. Atk is raised 1 stage based on the foes' weaker defense.
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Porygon this turn).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Porygon? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl 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 Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Trace
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Psychic / Psybeam
Dominating double battles, Porygon is an outstanding Special Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with devastating special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Porygon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Porygon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Trace, on switch-in or when it can Porygon copies a random adjacent foe's ability.
◆ 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).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ 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).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psybeam is a special 65-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Trace
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 148 Def / 108 SpD
Moveset:
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Trick Room
Ready for single battles? Porygon is a magnificent Defensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Porygon from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Trace, on switch-in or when it can Porygon copies a random adjacent foe's ability.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Porygon cannot move next turn).
◆ 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).
◆ 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 can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Porygon can perform in Diamond/Pearl. 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 DP Move and Ability Combos for Porygon
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- 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's stats
- Agility
- Charge Beam
- Sharpen
Most notable and possible best moves for Porygon
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Porygon in Diamond and Pearl
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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