Competitive Information for Porygon2 [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 Porygon2? 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!
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Meet Porygon2, a dazzling Pokémon ready to dominate with its Normal typing! Porygon2 is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Want to master Porygon2's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Eviolite
Ability: Download
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 244 Hp / 36 SpA / 228 SpD
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Ally Switch
- Recover / Tri Attack
- Trick Room
Dominating single battles, Porygon2 is a remarkable Special Wall. The main aim of this moveset is to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Porygon2 is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until Eviolite was equipped. 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.
◆ Ally Switch is a status move (your Porygon2 swaps positions with its ally).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Porygon2 by 50% of its max hp).
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Item: Eviolite / Life Orb
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
- Foul Play
- Ice Beam
- Psychic / Psyshock
Dominating single battles, Porygon2 is a notable Special Sweeper. This build is crafted to crush rivals using destructive special attacks. Porygon2 is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield but Eviolite makes it possibly stronger than it's final form. 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%. Life Orb boosts the power of Porygon2'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 Porygon2 copies a random adjacent foe's ability.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Porygon2 cannot move next turn).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ 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: Eviolite
Ability: Download
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 137 Hp / 122 Def / 249 SpA
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball
- Snore
- Rest
- Ice Beam
When it comes to single battles, Porygon2 shines as a dazzling Special Tank. This strategy is built to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Porygon2 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 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 (Porygon2 must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Rest is a status move (Porygon2 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
Ready for single battles? Porygon2 is a sensational Physical Wall. The main aim of this moveset is to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Porygon2 is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield without an Eviolite. 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, Porygon2'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 Porygon2's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Porygon2 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 Porygon2? 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!
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Item: Eviolite
Ability: Trace
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 244 Hp / 156 Def / 108 SpD
Moveset:
- Foul Play
- Eerie Impulse
- Recover
- Trick Room
Porygon2 proves to be an interesting Double Wall for double battles. In recent tournaments, this build was a go-to choice. It's purpose is to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. Porygon2 is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until equipping Eviolite became the goto option. 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 Trace, on switch-in or when it can Porygon2 copies a random adjacent foe's ability.
◆ Eerie Impulse is a status move (lowers the target's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Porygon2 by 50% of its max hp).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Item: Eviolite / Life Orb
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
- Foul Play
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Ready for double battles? Porygon2 is a stupendous Special Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with forceful special attacks. Porygon2 is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until Eviolte was added to the mix. 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%. Life Orb boosts the power of Porygon2'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 Porygon2 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 (Porygon2 cannot move next turn).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ 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).
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Item: Eviolite / Life Orb
Ability: Trace
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Foul Play
- Ice Beam
- Trick Room
For single battles, Porygon2 is a stunning Offensive Trick Roomer. Porygon2 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%. Life Orb boosts the power of Porygon2'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 Porygon2 copies a random adjacent foe's ability.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Porygon2 cannot move next turn).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-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 Porygon2 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 Porygon2.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Porygon2 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 Porygon2
- 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 Porygon2's stats
- Agility
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Porygon2
- Ally Switch
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Recover
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Teleport
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
- Tri Attack
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Porygon2 in Sword and Shield
- Modest Nature ( 244/0/0/36/228/0 )
- Bold Nature ( 244/0/36/100/100/28 )
- Optimize Porygon2'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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