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Porygon(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Normal-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It can evolve into Porygon2 when traded with an Upgrade.
Porygon is notably infamous for appearing in the controversial anime episode Electric Soldier Porygon.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Porygon is an artificial Pokémon made completely out of programming code. It has a pink, polyhedral head that ends in a blue beak and has hexagonal eyes, and it has a pink polyhedral body with a blue front, blue triangular prism feet, and a blue rectangular prism tail. In 3D games, such as Pokémon Stadium, it can open its beak and can detach its limbs and head from its torso. According to its Pokédex entries, it has copy protection built into its code, preventing duplication through electronic means. It was created in 1995 by Silph Co., but documents at Silph Co. claim it was created at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island using the state-of-the-art technology of its time. Because it was created decades ago, many of its parts have since become obsolete. It was the first artificial Pokémon to have ever been created through computer programming. In ancient Hisui, people were confused about Porygon and its evolutions due to them arriving through space-time distortions and being the product of far more advanced technology than what was available at the time.
Due to its man-made origins, Porygon does not need to breathe or eat, though it can still accept food if given. It has the ability to convert its body into digital data, allowing it to travel through cyberspace. Recently, it has become more helpful inside cyberspace by searching for any suspicious data that exists. Some believed Porygon has the power to potentially travel in space despite the species not displaying that ability yet. Porygon has two signature moves, Conversion and Conversion 2, and in the past it also had Sharpen for a signature move. It can use Conversion to change its appearance to mimic another Pokémon's and has also demonstrated the ability to change color for camouflage. Because it is man-made, it is generally found in computers or in labs and other buildings where people work.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Porygon can be obtained in a large number of the Pokémon games. It first appeared in the Generation I games, Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow, as a price in the Celadon Game Corner. After playing the slot machines and earning enough coins, 9999 of them, or 6500 depending on version, could be exchanged for Porygon. In Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal the player could once again visit the Game Corner and obtain Porygon, this time for only 5555 coins in Crystal. Porygon would also be obtainable in the games’ remakes, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver respectively.
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Porygon is one of the many rare species that can be found in the Trophy Garden after completing the Sinnoh Pokédex. While it couldn't be found there in Pokémon Platinum, one can received as a gift in Veilstone City.
Other Pokémon games[]
Porygon appears frequently in the side games. It also appears in the wild in Pokémon Ranger and Pokémon Snap. Moreover it appears as a type of block in Pokémon Trozei!, and in Pokémon Pinball.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, Porygon live past Spacial Cliffs. Dusknoir goes to Spacial Cliffs to see them. Two Porygon appear at the end of the dungeon. They are allies of Primal Dialga, and they transmit Grovyle and Dusknoir to Frozen Island.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Porygon makes an appearance in Super Smash Bros., occasionally appearing on the Saffron City stage, and in Super Smash Bros. Melee, in the Poké Floats stage. When fighting on the Slowpoke's tail, 3 Porygons can be seen flying across the screen. Porygon returned in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, retaining its role as a stage element in the Saffron City stage, as well as appearing as a Spirit.
In the anime[]
Porygon in Electric Soldier Porygon
Porygon makes one of the most noteworthy appearances in the anime. It appeared in the episode Electric Soldier Porygon. In the episode Ash and the group enters a computer world with Porygon to stop Team Rocket from stealing another specimen of Porygon. The episode is well known due to the flashing strobe effect that caused seizures in Japan. Although it was actually Pikachu who caused the seizures, the episode was pulled and Porygon was used as a scapegoat. About 700 people suffered seizures from it, and no plans of dubbing it for America were made. Following this, Porygon never made any major appearance again in the anime, although he has made some minor cameos in several episodes and movies, alongside its evolved forms. Porygon made its English dub debut in a scene transition in A Chansey Operation. Porygon's voice was still seen in other Pokémon-related media.
In the manga[]
In the manga, Blue obtains a Porygon at the Game Corner by getting 9,999 coins in Chapter 13 of Pokémon Adventures.
Origin and inspiration[]
Porygon is a corruption of polygon.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace. |
| Pokémon Yellow | The only Pokémon people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however. |
| Pokémon Stadium | A man-made Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment. |
| Pokémon Silver | A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions. |
| Pokémon Crystal | An artificial Pokémon created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program. |
| Pokémon Stadium 2 | It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial Pokémon. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space. |
| Pokémon Pearl | The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space. |
| Pokémon Platinum | A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace. |
| Pokémon White | A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace. |
| Pokémon White 2 | A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | A man-made Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions. |
| Pokémon Y | A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time. |
| Pokémon Moon | It can convert its body into digital data, which enables it to enter cyberspace. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | State-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It is an artificial Pokémon. Since it doesn’t breathe, people are excited by its potential to be useful in any environment. |
| Pokémon Violet | Porygon is an artificial Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely through cyberspace. |
Game locations[]
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Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Attack | 85 |
| Sp. Defense | 75 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Total | 395 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Porygon's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line whose members were all considered fully evolved during their respective debut generations.
- Porygon is the only Pokémon to have its category changed in Japanese. Its category in Pokémon Red and Green is CG Pokémon, which was changed to Virtual Pokémon from Pokémon Blue onwards.
- According to the Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia, Porygon was developed in the year 1995.