Porygon-Z

🎯 Best Counters Against Porygon-Z

Top Pokémon to use when battling Porygon-Z in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
3	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
4	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
5	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101
6	Conkeldurr	Fighting	243	158	233	3,818
7	Breloom	Grass Fighting	241	144	155	3,007
8	Blaziken	Fire Fighting	240	141	190	3,258
9	Gallade	Psychic Fighting	237	195	169	3,539
10	Lucario	Fighting Steel	236	144	172	3,092

📖 Complete Porygon-Z Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Porygon-Z (#474) is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,737 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Porygon-Z is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Porygon-Z in 2026.

📊 Porygon-Z Stats Analysis

Porygon-Z's Attack stat is 264 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Porygon-Z an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.

With 150 Defense (Good) and 198 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 612. This gives Porygon-Z reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Porygon-Z's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Porygon-Z Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Porygon-Z depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Hidden Power (Fast) with Solar Beam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Porygon-Z has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Porygon-Z has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Porygon-Z PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Porygon-Z can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Normal typing provides useful matchups against Ghost-type threats while being weak to Fighting types.

Master League

With 3,703 CP at Level 50, Porygon-Z is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Porygon-Z Raid Guide & Counters

Porygon-Z appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Porygon-Z at Level 20 (1,783 - 1,866 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,229 - 2,333 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,866 CP.

🎯 How to Get Porygon-Z in Pokémon GO

Porygon-Z can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Porygon-Z Evolution Guide

Porygon-Z is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Porygon (#137)
• Porygon2 (#233) — 25 Candy + Upgrade
• Porygon-Z (#474) ← current — 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Porygon-Z

Shadow Porygon-Z is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Porygon-Z's effective Attack becomes ~317. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Porygon-Z in Pokémon GO

Shiny Porygon-Z is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Porygon-Z gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,229 - 2,333 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Porygon-Z

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.