Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Zap Cannon
Zen Headbutt is an Elite TM move. Zap Cannon costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Porygon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 452
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 982 CP
Porygon moves
4 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 7 | 14 | 1.0s | 7 | 14 |
| Hidden Power STAB | Normal | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Tackle STAB Elite | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt Best Elite | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam STAB | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Zap Cannon Best | Electric | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Discharge Elite | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Psybeam Elite | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Signal Beam Elite | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2.50 | 5.50 |
| Hidden Power | Normal | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Zap Cannon | Electric | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | Buff / debuff |
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 70 | 60 | 1.17 | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Discharge, Psybeam, Signal Beam are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Porygon raid guide
Best counters against Porygon
How to get Porygon
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Porygon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 41 | 1,486 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 41 | 1,609 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 947 | 1,007 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,178 | 1,253 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 947 | 1,007 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 716 | 761 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 947 | 1,007 |
Is Porygon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Porygon has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (136 Defense / 163 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Porygon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 24 |
| Lv 2 | 76 |
| Lv 3 | 128 |
| Lv 4 | 180 |
| Lv 5 | 232 |
| Lv 6 | 283 |
| Lv 7 | 335 |
| Lv 8 | 387 |
| Lv 9 | 439 |
| Lv 10 | 491 |
| Lv 11 | 540 |
| Lv 12 | 589 |
| Lv 13 | 639 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 688 |
| Lv 15 | 737 |
| Lv 16 | 786 |
| Lv 17 | 835 |
| Lv 18 | 884 |
| Lv 19 | 933 |
| Lv 20 | 982 |
| Lv 21 | 1,032 |
| Lv 22 | 1,081 |
| Lv 23 | 1,130 |
| Lv 24 | 1,179 |
| Lv 25 | 1,228 |
| Lv 26 | 1,277 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,327 |
| Lv 28 | 1,376 |
| Lv 29 | 1,425 |
| Lv 30 | 1,474 |
| Lv 31 | 1,499 |
| Lv 32 | 1,523 |
| Lv 33 | 1,548 |
| Lv 34 | 1,572 |
| Lv 35 | 1,597 |
| Lv 36 | 1,621 |
| Lv 37 | 1,646 |
| Lv 38 | 1,671 |
| Lv 39 | 1,695 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,720 |
| Lv 41 | 1,742 |
| Lv 42 | 1,764 |
| Lv 43 | 1,786 |
| Lv 44 | 1,808 |
| Lv 45 | 1,830 |
| Lv 46 | 1,853 |
| Lv 47 | 1,875 |
| Lv 48 | 1,898 |
| Lv 49 | 1,921 |
| Lv 50 | 1,944 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0137
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 36.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0137_POKEMON_PORYGON
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Porygon in Pokemon GO?
Porygon's best moveset is Zen Headbutt (fast) with Zap Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Porygon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Porygon takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Porygon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Porygon reaches 1,944 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,720 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Porygon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Porygon shows 982 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,228 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Porygon better than regular Porygon?
Shadow Porygon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Porygon in Pokemon GO?
Porygon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Porygon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Porygon depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.