Type matchups
Damage Porygon takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Porygon has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 395
Porygon has a base stat total of 395, higher than 33% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (85) well above Attack (60), it works best as a special attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 65 HP, 70 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Porygon can have the abilities Trace, Download and Analytic.
How to beat Porygon
Porygon takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Porygon's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Porygon's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Porygon is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Porygon → Porygon2 → Porygon-Z) and evolves into Porygon2.
Best counters to Porygon
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Porygon weak to?
As a Normal type, Porygon takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Porygon resistant to?
Porygon has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Porygon?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Porygon with super-effective attacks.