Porygon2 Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Porygon2 in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Porygon2
Porygon2 is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 39.250 DPS.
Porygon2 can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Porygon2 is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Porygon2 resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Porygon2 is Mega Blaziken (39.250 DPS), Mega Lucario (39.000 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (34.250 DPS).
Catching Porygon2: After defeating Porygon2, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1512 and 1587 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1881-1975 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Porygon2 from raids will have exactly 1587 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Porygon2?
The best counter for Porygon2 is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 39.250 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (39.000 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (34.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Porygon2?
Porygon2 can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Porygon2 weak to?
Porygon2 is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Porygon2 be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Porygon2's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Porygon2 from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Porygon2 from raids will have 1587 CP at level 20, or 1975 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1512. If you see 1587 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Porygon2 worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Porygon2 is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Porygon2?
For the best moveset for Porygon2 itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Porygon2 stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Porygon2 without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Porygon2 can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (30.889 DPS) and Lucario (29.667 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Porygon2 in raids?
Weather boost information for Porygon2 is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.