Porygon2
Normal-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Porygon_z for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Hidden Power Zap Cannon
Same-type attack bonus on Hidden Power. Zap Cannon costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Porygon2 takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 576
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,549 CP
Porygon2 moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 7 | 14 | 1.0s | 7 | 14 |
| Hidden Power Best STAB | Normal | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Lock On STAB | Normal | 2 | 10 | 0.5s | 4 | 20 |
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 |
| Tri Attack STAB | Normal | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Zap Cannon Best | Electric | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
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 |
| Lock On | Normal | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Tri Attack | Normal | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Zap Cannon | Electric | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Hidden Power (10 DPS); Lock On builds energy fastest (20 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Porygon2 is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Porygon2
How to get Porygon2
- Evolve from
- Porygon · 25 Candy + Up-Grade
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Porygon2 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 | 68 | 2,343 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 68 | 2,537 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,512 | 1,587 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,881 | 1,975 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,512 | 1,587 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,143 | 1,200 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,512 | 1,587 |
Is Porygon2 good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Porygon2 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 (180 Defense / 198 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Porygon2 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 | 38 |
| Lv 2 | 120 |
| Lv 3 | 202 |
| Lv 4 | 283 |
| Lv 5 | 365 |
| Lv 6 | 447 |
| Lv 7 | 529 |
| Lv 8 | 611 |
| Lv 9 | 693 |
| Lv 10 | 774 |
| Lv 11 | 852 |
| Lv 12 | 929 |
| Lv 13 | 1,007 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,084 |
| Lv 15 | 1,162 |
| Lv 16 | 1,239 |
| Lv 17 | 1,316 |
| Lv 18 | 1,394 |
| Lv 19 | 1,471 |
| Lv 20 | 1,549 |
| Lv 21 | 1,626 |
| Lv 22 | 1,704 |
| Lv 23 | 1,781 |
| Lv 24 | 1,859 |
| Lv 25 | 1,936 |
| Lv 26 | 2,014 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,091 |
| Lv 28 | 2,169 |
| Lv 29 | 2,246 |
| Lv 30 | 2,324 |
| Lv 31 | 2,362 |
| Lv 32 | 2,401 |
| Lv 33 | 2,440 |
| Lv 34 | 2,478 |
| Lv 35 | 2,517 |
| Lv 36 | 2,556 |
| Lv 37 | 2,595 |
| Lv 38 | 2,633 |
| Lv 39 | 2,672 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,711 |
| Lv 41 | 2,745 |
| Lv 42 | 2,780 |
| Lv 43 | 2,815 |
| Lv 44 | 2,850 |
| Lv 45 | 2,885 |
| Lv 46 | 2,921 |
| Lv 47 | 2,956 |
| Lv 48 | 2,992 |
| Lv 49 | 3,028 |
| Lv 50 | 3,065 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0233
- Height
- 0.61 m
- Weight
- 32.50 kg
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0233_POKEMON_PORYGON2
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Porygon2 in Pokemon GO?
Porygon2's best moveset is Hidden Power (fast) with Zap Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Porygon2's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Porygon2 takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Porygon2's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Porygon2 reaches 3,065 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,711 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 Porygon2?
A perfect 15/15/15 Porygon2 shows 1,549 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,936 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 Porygon2 better than regular Porygon2?
Shadow Porygon2 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 Porygon2 in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Porygon (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Porygon2 be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Porygon2 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.