porygon

Porygon is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Trace: Copies an opposing Pokémon's ability upon entering battle.
• Download: Adjusts the user's Attack or Special Attack based on the opponent's lower defensive stat.
• Analytic (Hidden Ability): Boosts the power of moves if the user moves after the target.

Physical Characteristics:

• Porygon is a virtual, polygonal Pokémon with a geometric, angular body.
• It features a pink and blue color scheme with a duck-like bill.
• Its eyes are black, triangular, and devoid of pupils, giving it a digital appearance.
• The body is composed of simple geometric shapes, including a tetrahedron and a prism for limbs.

Behavior and Habitat:

• As a man-made Pokémon, Porygon does not have a natural habitat and is most often found in technological environments or cyberspace.
• It is capable of surviving in cyberspace and can convert its body into data to travel freely through digital networks.
• Porygon is non-aggressive and functions according to its programming, often used for research and exploration of digital realms.

In Battle:

• Porygon is known for its versatility, thanks to its ability to adapt its stats with Download and copy abilities with Trace.
• It typically functions as a special attacker or defensive Pokémon.
• Notable moves include Conversion, which changes Porygon's type to match one of its moves, and Tri Attack, a move that can inflict status conditions.
• Strong against Ghost-type Pokémon when using moves like Shadow Ball due to type advantages.
• Weak against Fighting-type moves due to its Normal typing.

Evolution:

• Porygon evolves into Porygon2 when traded while holding an Up-Grade.
• Porygon2 further evolves into Porygon-Z when traded while holding a Dubious Disc.

Interesting Facts:

• Porygon was the first Pokémon to be entirely created through programming and is considered a digital creature.
• Despite its origin, Porygon has never appeared in its own episode in the Pokémon anime since the infamous "Electric Soldier Porygon" episode.
• Its design and concept are inspired by early 3D modeling and computer graphics, tying into its ability to interact with digital systems.
• Porygon's evolutionary line highlights advancements in technology with each stage, from basic digital constructs to more sophisticated and altered forms.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: A Pokémon that consists entirely of programmingcode. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
• Blue: A Pokémon that consists entirely of programmingcode. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
• Yellow: The only Pokémon people anticipate can fly intospace. None has managed the feat yet, however.
• Gold: It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe,people are eager to try it in any environment.
• Silver: A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of re­search. It is pro­ grammed with only basic motions.
• Crystal: An artificial Pokémon created due to extensiveresearch, it can perform only what is in its program.
• Ruby: PORYGON is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace.This Pokémon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
• Sapphire: PORYGON is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace.This Pokémon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
• Emerald: It is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data in order to enter cyberspace. A PORYGON is copy- protected so it cannot be duplicated.
• Firered: Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial Pokémon.
• Leafgreen: A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
• Diamond: The world’s first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
• Pearl: The world’s first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
• Platinum: A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
• Heartgold: It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn’t breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
• Soulsilver: A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
• Black: A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
• White: A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
• Black-2: A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
• White-2: A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
• X: A man-made Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
• Y: A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
• Omega-Ruby: Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
• Sun: Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time.
• Moon: It can convert its body into digital data, which enables it to enter cyberspace.
• Ultra-Sun: This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete.
• Ultra-Moon: It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
• Sword: State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming.
• Shield: In recent years, this species has been very helpful in cyberspace. These Pokémon will go around checking to make sure no suspicious data exists.
• Legends-Arceus: It has no discernible heartbeat and does not seem to draw breath, and yet it appears to function without issue. I cannot even begin to explain this utterly bizarre anomaly.