Porygon-Z: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP85160–192280–374

Atk8090–145148–284

Def7081–134130–262

SpA135139–205247–405

SpD7585–139139–273

Spe9099–156166–306

Total535Higher than 85% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 90); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Porygon-Z outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Porygon-Z against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Porygon-Z · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
142		Porygon-Z · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
110		Porygon-Z · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's (STAB) is 2 instead of 1.5.
Everything about Adaptability →
Other Pokémon with Adaptability 13
Mega Beedrill Eevee Corphish Crawdaunt Feebas Mega Lucario Basculin Skrelp Dragalge Yungoos Gumshoos Basculegion Mega Glimmora
On switch-in, Attack or Sp. Atk is 1 based on the foes' weaker Defense.
Everything about Download →
Other Pokémon with Download 3
Porygon Porygon2 Genesect
This Pokémon's attacks have 1.3× power if it is the last to move in a turn.
Everything about Analytic →
Other Pokémon with Analytic 11
Magnemite Magneton Staryu Starmie Porygon Porygon2 Magnezone Patrat Watchog Elgyem Beheeyem

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRUBL

2.7% of teams · rank #55 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Specs
Ability
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games5.0%
1500 weighting4.5%
1630 weighting2.7%
1760 weighting1.8%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.7%

Moves

Items

Abilities

59.5%
40.3%
0.2%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe37.1%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe20.5%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe9.7%
Timid 40 HP / 252 SpA / 216 Spe6.6%
Modest 56 HP / 12 Def / 252 SpA / 188 Spe6.1%

Tera types

Ghost45.0%
Normal20.2%
Ice16.1%
Electric15.6%

Common teammates

Krookodile30.5%
Mimikyu20.6%
Suicune20.5%
Bisharp19.6%
Gengar19.3%
Kleavor18.9%
Jirachi18.6%
Iron Thorns18.4%

Evolution

#0137PorygonNormal
1. Trade holding Upgrade
  #0233Porygon2Normal
  1. Trade holding Dubious Disc
    #0474Porygon-ZNormal

Moves

Level up 18


1	ConversionChanges user's type to match its first move.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
1	Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
1	Magnet RiseFor 5 turns, the user has immunity to Ground.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
1	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
1	RecycleRestores the item the user last used.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
15	Thunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	40	100%	30
20	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	65	100%	20
25	Conversion 2Changes user's type to resist target's last move.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
30	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
35	RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
40	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Spec	80	100%	15
45	Tri Attack20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
50	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
55	Lock-OnUser's next move will not miss the target.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
60	Zap Cannon100% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	120	50%	5
65	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5

TM / HM / TR 39


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	65	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM54	PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM94	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Spec	80	100%	15
TM96	Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.	Electric	Status	—	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM161	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM173	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
TM178	Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM211	Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Electric	Spec	55	95%	15

Biology

Additional software was installed in it, hoping to make it better. However, it began acting strangely. The bizarre disc that was used might have had some bugs.

It was modified to allow it to travel through alien dimensions, though it didn't work as planned. Not even academics really know if Porygon-Z can truly be considered an evolution.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#30 in Sinnoh in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 7,040 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#135 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Virtual Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Red

: —
Pal Park area: Field

Extended Sinnoh#194Original Alola#219Original Ula’ula#091Updated Alola#283Updated Ula’ula#104Isle of Armor#210Hisui#135Blueberry#131Hyperspace#013

A curious item induced this evolution. The Pokémon's offensive capabilities have greatly increased, but the strangeness of its behavior has magnified in equal measure. This worries me.
Legends: Arceus
Some say an additional program made this Pokémon evolve, but even academics can’t agree on whether Porygon-Z is really an evolution.
Shield
Porygon-Z had a program installed to allow it to move between dimensions, but the program also caused instability in Porygon-Z’s behavior.
Sword
A faulty update was added to its programming. Its behavior is noticeably strange, so the experiment may have been a failure.
Ultra Moon
Its behavior is noticeably unstable, which is apparently due to the incompetence of the engineer who updated its programming.
Ultra Sun
Its program was modified to facilitate extra-dimensional activities, but that led to noticeably strange behavior.
Moon
In order to create a more advanced Pokémon, an additional program was installed, but apparently it contained a defect that makes it move oddly.
Sun
Its programming was modified to enable it to travel through alien dimensions. Seems there might have been an error...
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Its programming was modified to enable work in alien dimensions. It did not work as planned.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Additional software was installed to make it a better Pokémon. It began acting oddly, however.
Diamond · Pearl · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Porygon-Z
Japanese: ポリゴンＺ
Japanese (romaji): Porygon-Z
Korean: 폴리곤Z
Chinese (Traditional): 多邊獸Ｚ
Chinese (Simplified): 多边兽乙型
French: Porygon-Z
German: Porygon-Z
Spanish: Porygon-Z
Italian: Porygon-Z

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

: 3 SpA
: 30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 241
: Medium

Breeding

: Mineral
: Genderless
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Porygon2: Trade holding Dubious Disc.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Porygon-Z

Weak to

Immune to