This is a strategy guide for using Porygon2 in competitive play for the games Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for tips on the best Nature, EV spreads, Movesets, and Held Items to use with Porygon2, as well as its strengths and weak points.
Porygon2 - Related Guides | |
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Evolution and Learnset | Build for Ranked Battle |
List of Contents
Pokemon | Type 1 | Type 2 |
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Abilities | ||
Trace | The Pokemon copies a foe's Ability. | |
Download | Compares an opposing Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat, whichever will be more effective. | |
Analytic (Hidden) | Boosts move power when the pokemon moves last. |
Type | |
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Takes 4x damage |
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Takes 2x damage | |
Takes 0.5x damage |
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Takes 1/4x damage |
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Takes 0x damage |
HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed |
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85 | 80 | 90 | 105 | 85 | 60 |
Best Natures | |
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Modest (+SpAtk, -Atk) | Bold (+Def, -Atk) |
Calm (+SpDef, -Atk) | Quiet (+SpAtk, -Spd) |
Nature | Bold |
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EV Spread | HP 244 / Def 252 / Spd 12 |
Final Stat Values | HP 191 / Def 156 / Sp.Atk 125 / Sp.Def 115 / Spd 82 |
Ability | Trace |
Held Item | Eviolite |
Moveset | ・Recover
・Ice Beam ・Tri-Attack ・Discharge |
Tri Attack serves as Porygon2's STAB move of choice which has the added bonus of possibly inflicting status onto the opponent. Otherwise it can rely on handy coverage moves in the form of Ice Beam and Discharge.
As long as it doesn't take any massive hits, it can use Recover to heal back lost damage and handle a wide variety of Pokemon without being overwhelmed.
This moveset utilizes a modified physically bulky spread with maximum investment in Defense and a near maximum investment in HP. The remaining EVs are placed into Speed to outspeed other Porygon2.
Trace allows Porygon2 to copy the opponent's ability. Try to switch in on Abilities that can prove beneficial to your team.
This moveset places EVs in HP and Defense, combined with the Eviolite to produce a highly-defensive Pokemon.
Foul Play | When up against especially strong physical-attacking teams, Foul Play gives Porygon 2 an option to use their offense against them. |
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Icy Wind | Lowers an opponent's Speed by 1 stage. Good for supporting teammates to switch in and follow up. |
Psychic | For countering Fighting-types who come into break Porygon2's defensive wall. |
Thunder Wave | An alternative to Discharge that can guarantee paralysis but won't deal any damage. |
Substitute | Can help protect Porygon2 from being inflicted with status conditions. |
Nature | Sassy (+Sp.Def, -Spd) |
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EV Spread | HP 244 / Def 12 / Sp.Def 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 191 / Atk 100 / Def 112 / Sp.Atk 125 / Sp.Def 161 / Spd 72 (minimum) |
Ability | Analytic |
Held Item | Eviolite |
Moveset | ・Facade ・Ice Beam ・Iron Tail ・Recover |
This unique Porygon2 build was used by Japanese competitive player Roshi, who won 4th place in Ranked Battles Season 13.
Roshi utilizes Iron Tail for this Porygon2 as a way to hit special attackers with frail physical defense, such as Nihilego, Mimikyu, and Sylveon.
Iron Tail also has a 30% chance to lower the opposing Pokemon's Defense by 1 stage. This allows Porygon2 to further support its teammmates, softening opponents and allowing physical attackers to take advantage of their lowered defenses.
This build uses a standard Specially Defensive EV spread so that it can withstand powerful Special Attacks thrown at it.
Since this Porygon2 has a Sassy Nature, it always gets an Analytic boost when facing against faster attackers.
Eviolite raises the Defense and Special Defense of the user by 50% as long as the user is not a fully-evolved Pokemon
Foul Play | When up against especially strong physical-attacking teams, Foul Play gives Porygon 2 an option to use their offense against them |
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Discharge | Discharge offers an Electric-type coverage move with a 30% chance to paralyze. |
Speed Swap | This is a niche move that can be used to give up the damage offered by Analytic but lowering the speed of your opponent. This can be especially useful against sweepers who highly rely on their speed. |
Substitute | Can help protect Porygon2 from being inflicted with status conditions. |
Tri Attack | Serves as Porygon2's STAB move of choice which has the added bonus of possibly inflicting status onto the opponent. |
Icy Wind | Lowers an opponent's Speed by 1 stage. Good for supporting teammates to switch in and follow up |
Psychic | For countering Fighting-types who come into break Porygon2's defensive wall. |
Thunder Wave | An alternative to Discharge that can guarantee paralysis but won't deal any damage. |
Nature | Quiet (+Sp.Atk, -Spd) |
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EV Spread | HP 244 / Def 12 / Sp.Atk 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 191 / Def 112 / Sp.Atk 172 / Sp.Def 115 / Spd 58 (minimum) |
Ability | Download |
Held Item | Eviolite |
Moveset | ・Trick Room ・Discharge ・Ice Beam ・Tri Attack |
This mix of offense and defense allow it to take hits while also moving faster thanks to Trick Room. It can also be Dynamaxed or brought in near the end to turn the tides of the battle unexpectedly.
Thanks to its wide movepool, it's easy to fit into a variety of teams, and can also be difficult for opponents to read.
Tri Attack serves as Porygon2's STAB move of choice which has the added bonus of possibly inflicting status onto the opponent. Otherwise it can rely on handy coverage moves in the form of Ice Beam and Discharge.
This build uses Eviolite to provide constitution, while placing EVs in HP and Special Attack to make it a formidable Special Attacker after setting up Trick Room.
Download is a fantastic offensive ability giving Porygon2 a boost in the stat the opponent is weaker against. Bringing Porygon2 in on an opponent with low Special Defense can give Porygon2 a helpful boost in it's Special Attack.
Shadow Ball | Used for hitting Ghost-types. Has a 20% chance of lowering Special Defense, increasing the damage of further attacks. |
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Psychic | Used for hitting Fighting-types. Can change to Max Mindstorm to prevent priority moves, which can ignore Trick Room's effects. |
Thunderbolt | An alternate choice for Discharge. For when you want to prioritize power over Paralysis chance. |
Hyper Beam | Porygon2's strongest STAB-move can deal unexpected amounts of damage. You do have to be wary of the turn required to recharge, but this move can catch many enemies off guard. |
Recover | Allows it to take advantage of its defensive potential. Increasing PP beforehand can come in handy. |
Nature | Bold (+Def, -Atk) |
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EV Spread | HP 244 / Def 148 / Sp/ Def 116 IVs: 0 Spe |
Final Stat Values | HP 191 / Def 141 / Sp. Atk 125 / Sp. Def 130 / Spe 65 |
Ability | Download |
Held Item | Eviolite |
Moveset | ・Ice Beam
・Tri Attack ・Recover ・Trick Room |
Porygon2 is one of the most defensive Pokemon available. With access to Trick Room and a good variety of support moves and coverage moves, Porygon2 proves itself to be a worthy addition to any team.
Though not specifically an attacker, Porygon2 can deal adequate damage with its main attacking moves, Ice Beam and Tri Attack after a boost from Download.
Recover is an excellent recovery move that allows Porygon2 to survive for as long as possible. It is also good for stalling out Dynamax turns .
Trick Room is a good means of speed control whether or not Porygon2 is in a dedicated Trick Room team.
This set alots ample EVs to HP, and a solid split between Defense and Special Defense with a little bit more on Defense so that Porygon can better survive physical Fighting-type moves. This makes Porygon2 incredibly difficult to knock out.
Porygon2's Download Ability lets it contribute to a team offensively, especially if it is able to get a Special Attack boost.
Eviolite is what makes Porygon2 viable and threatening. It gives Porygon2 a massive 50% increase to its already modest defenses, making it incredibly tanky.
Foul Play | Foul Play is good to use against Weakness Policy and Beat Up strategies. It also does not depend on Porygon2's own stats. |
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Eerie Impulse | Eerie Impulse can severely drop a Special Attacker's offensive capabilities |
Ally Switch | Ally Switch is an incredibly annoying move in Double Battles. Porygon2 can switch positions with a teammate and tank a hit for it. |
Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt is a solid coverage move that allows Porygon2 to hit Flying and Water-types. Consider running Thunderbolt if you need Porygon2 to have Electric-type coverage. |
Shadow Ball | Shadow Ball is a solid coverage move that allows Porygon2 to hit Ghost and Psychic-types. Consider running Shadow Ball if you need Porygon2 to have Ghost-type coverage. |
Placing Porygon2 next to an Intimidate user or a Pokemon with access to Dual Screens (Light Screen and Reflect.) will help further improve its bulk and survivability. Placing it next to a partner Pokemon that can use Fake Out can usually guarantee a Trick Room set up.
Porygon2 is also a good Pokemon to have on a Sun team because of the ever-present threat of Trick Room and Ally Switch.
Fast Attacker | Support | Slow Attacker |
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Venusaur | Porygon2 | Torkoal |
Venusaur next to Porygon2 can be frighteningly unpredictable. You may either switch out Porygon2 to Torkoal and let Venusaur be a speedy Special attacker with its Chlorophyll Ability. Or you may switch out Venusaur for Torkoal and have Porygon2 use Trick Room. This team set up allows you to go fast or slow at will, depending on what your opponent has on the field
Having Venusaur stay on the field with Porygon2 is also a strong choice especially if Porygon2 is running Ally Switch.
Check out our article below to learn more about building a Trick Room team:
How to Build a Trick Room Team
Weakness |
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Although reasonably bulky, Porygon2 will not be able to withstand boosted Fighting-type moves. Disabling its ability to set up or be defensive is also effective against Porygon2
Pokemon | Description |
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Zacian | Ranking: ★★★★★
・Can tank hits from Porygon2 and can knock it out with a boosted Fighting-type move or a powerful Behemoth Blade. Zacian - Moveset & Best Build for Ranked Battle |
Urshifu Single-Strike Style | Ranking: ★★★★★
・Choice Banded Close Combat is a strong STAB move that exploits Porygon2's Fighting weakness. ・Wicked Blow ignores increases in Defense. Moveset & Best Build for Urshifu Single-Strike Style |
Rillaboom | Ranking: ★★★★★
・Can use Knock Off and remove Porygon2's Eviolite. ・Can function in or out of Trick Room thanks to Grassy Glide's priority. Rillaboom - Moveset & Best Build for Ranked Battle |
Conkeldurr | Ranking: ★★★★ ・Can use Fighting moves with STAB and high base Attack. ・If it has Guts, can fight without worrying about Paralysis. Moveset & Best Build for Conkeldurr |
All Competitive Builds for Ranked Battle
Competitive Pokemon Battle Guides | |||||
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Tier List | Best Builds | Series 10 List of Contenders | |||
Doubles Tier List | Team Building | Rental Teams |
Movesets & Best Builds for The Isle of Armor Pokemon | ||
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Talonflame | Azumarill | Galarian Slowbro |
Porygon2 | Urshifu Single-Strike Style | Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style |
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Klefki | Lycanroc | Amoonguss |
Poliwrath | Palossand | Mienshao |
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