Competitive Information for Porygon [Sword/Shield]
Normal
Abilities:
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.
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 Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Porygon, a spectacular Pokémon that excels with Normal typing! Porygon is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Want to master Porygon's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Trace
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Ice Beam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
Taking on single battles? Porygon is a superior Special Sweeper. This configuration strives to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting 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 90-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).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-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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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
In single battles, Porygon is known as a superb Special Sweeper. It is designed to crush rivals using overwhelming special moves. 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; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Eviolite
Ability: Download
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 137 Hp / 122 Def / 249 SpA
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball
- Snore
- Rest
- Ice Beam
For those intense single battles, Porygon is a brilliant Special Tank. This moveset was created to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Porygon is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield without an Eviolite attached. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Download, on switch-in attack or sp. Atk is raised 1 stage based on the foes' weaker defense.
◆ Snore is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Normal-type move (Porygon must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Rest is a status move (Porygon sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Eviolite
Ability: Analytic
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
EVs: 240 Hp / 252 Def / 16 SpD
Moveset:
- Psyshock / Tri Attack
- Charge Beam
- Recover
- Toxic
Prepare for single battles with Porygon as an outstanding Physical Wall. This moveset was constructed to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Porygon is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield but Eviolite changes that. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Analytic, Porygon's attacks have 1.3x power if it is the last to move in a turn. The slower this set the better for Analytic.
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Porygon's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Porygon by 50% of its max hp).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Trace
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Electroweb
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Psychic / Psyshock
In double battles, Porygon's Special Sweeper role is a high-quality. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with lethal 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.
◆ Electroweb is a special 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Porygon cannot move next turn).
◆ 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 90-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).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
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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
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Trick Room
For those intense single battles, Porygon is a terrific 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 90-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).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ 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 Sword/Shield 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.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Porygon can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Porygon
- 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: Ally Switch, Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Porygon's stats
- Agility
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Porygon
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Teleport
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Porygon in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Porygon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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