Porygon2 (Pokémon)

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Porygon2 (Japanese: ポリゴン２ Porygon2) is a introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from when traded while holding an Upgrade, and evolves into when traded while holding a Dubious Disc.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)
==Biology==
Porygon2 is a rounded, magenta, artificial that shows similarities to a . It has a relatively flat bill and large, round eyes. Its legs are simple ovoid growths along its sides, and its tail widens towards the middle. Its bill, legs, tail, and underside are blue.
Porygon2's evolution from was the result of it being upgraded from the most cutting-edge technology available. It was upgraded to work in space for planetary devolvement reasons, although its inability to fly limits this ability. It is artificially intelligent and capable of learning new behaviors on its own, including information it does not need to know. It can also speak a strange language only other Porygon2 can understand. As a result, it will sometimes perform motions or abilities that are not in its programming. It is generally found in computers or in labs and working with people. It can survive in a space vacuum, though cannot move very well in zero gravity. In ancient Hisui, people were confused about Porygon2 and its evolutionary relatives due to them arriving through space-time distortions and being the product of far more advanced technology than what was available at the time.
Porygon2 and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the moves and . Additionally, prior to Generation V and in Generation IX, Porygon2 and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
===Evolution===
Porygon2 evolves from and evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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Porygon2 will not appear in the wild in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
:F ? 5 N - Q F ? ? + 6 !
:? H ? ? F ? 6 R 6 9 ? W
:Objective: Rescue Porygon2 on floor 2 of Tiny Woods.
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Porygon2 is available in Version 3.0.0+.
====By leveling up====
====By TM====
====By ====
====By a prior Evolution====
===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
Porygon2 evolves from when traded while holding an Upgrade, and evolves into when traded while holding a Dubious Disc. Porygon cannot evolve into Porygon2 in until the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted. Porygon also cannot evolve into Porygon2 in , as Porygon2 is not present in those games. In , Porygon2 evolves from Porygon when exposed to an Upgrade, and evolves into Porygon-Z when exposed to a Dubious Disc.
===Sprites===
==In animation==
Porygon2 made its unofficial debut in the English dub via stock art in the Johto Pokérap.
Porygon2's lone physical appearance was in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justices "World of Pokémon" opening, which featured every Pokémon from the first five generations revealed to that point.
Due to the EP038 incident, Porygon2 has not appeared in an episode of the animated series, and it is the only not to appear. Along with its evolved form, , it is also the only Pokémon prior to Generation VIII that is neither nor to not appear in an episode of the animated series.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
In Forretress of Solitude, the Pokémon Association used a Porygon2 to test to become Viridian City's Gym Leader.
In Playful Porygon2, it was revealed that Blue's Porygon evolved into Porygon2, as it battled with Silver's Sneasel.
In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a 's Porygon2 was at the .
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Porygon2 appeared in GDZ56.
===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A Porygon2 appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Melee===
When released from a , Porygon2 will immediately use a powerful attack that sends opponents flying. The attack cannot be escaped due to the speed in which it happens but Porygon2 is harmless once the attack has finished.
====Trophy information====
Representing the next step in technological progress, this Virtual Pokémon is a higher-powered version of the man-made Pokémon, Porygon. Compared to the sharp edges of its relative, Porygon2's body is extremely smooth and rounded. In battle, it utilizes a special move called to alter its type.
==Trivia==
* Porygon2 is the only Pokémon with a numeral in its name.
** In the Generation II games, it is impossible to return a nicknamed Porygon2 to its species name, because numbers are not available for nicknames.
* Porygon2 is the only non-fully evolved Pokémon that evolves into and from another Pokémon by trading.
** Furthermore, Porygon2, , and are the only non-fully evolved Pokémon that evolve from another Pokémon through the use of an item.
* Porygon2 is the only non-fully evolved Pokémon used by opponents in Battle Subway Super Trains, Battle Maison Super Course challenges, and the Battle Tree, and consequently the only Pokémon in these battle facilities to hold an Eviolite.
* Porygon2 is the only member of its evolutionary line that has not received an voice, as 's voice was heard in EP038 and the Who's That Pokémon? segment for A Way Off Day Off, and was given a voice for its appearance in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure.
*All of Porgyon2's stats are exactly twenty points higher than its pre-evolution's.
===Origin===
Porygon2 seems to be based on a or that has been using computer software. The head-tipping motion it displays in some games is reminiscent of a toy. Its rounder body compared to may represent the concept of in . As an upgraded version of Porygon, it may also reference . The fact that it's lighter than its previous form my be based on . Its Pokédex entries imply a connection to and .
====Name origin====
Porygon2 is a combination of and the number 2, referencing the Pokémon's status as the second Evolution of Porygon and it being intended as an upgraded "version 2" of Porygon.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Blue's Porygon2
* Artificial Pokémon
==External links==
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Category:Pokémon with cross-generational Evolutions
Category:Pokémon that evolve through trading
Category:Pokémon that evolve through held items
Category:Pokémon that evolve by trading with a held item
Category:Pokémon that evolve by trading holding Dubious Disc
Category:Artificial Pokémon
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