Flareon 
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Porygon
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 1,968 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Porygon
Porygon is a Normal-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,968 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Porygon has base stats of 153 Attack, 136 Defense, and 163 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 452.
Porygon can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Porygon is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Partly Cloudy weather, Porygon receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Porygon is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hidden Power STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tackle ELITE STAB | Normal | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Zen Headbutt ELITE | Psychic | 12 | +10 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Beam | Grass | 180 | -100 | - | 150 | -80 |
| Hyper Beam STAB | Normal | 150 | -80 | - | 150 | -80 |
| Zap Cannon STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Signal Beam ELITE STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Psybeam ELITE STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Discharge ELITE STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Porygon takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Porygon takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Porygon
Top Pokémon to use when battling Porygon 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 |
🏆 Porygon PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 37 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 38 | 1,498 |
| 4 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 38 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 38 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 37 | 1,494 |
| 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 37 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 37 | 1,491 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 37 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 38 | 1,500 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,950 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Porygon IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 1,474 | 737 | 982 | 1,228 | 1,720 | 1,950 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 1,470 | 735 | 980 | 1,225 | 1,715 | 1,944 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 1,469 | 734 | 979 | 1,224 | 1,714 | 1,943 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 1,456 | 728 | 971 | 1,213 | 1,699 | 1,926 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 1,456 | 728 | 970 | 1,213 | 1,699 | 1,926 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 1,439 | 719 | 959 | 1,199 | 1,678 | 1,903 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 1,421 | 710 | 947 | 1,184 | 1,658 | 1,880 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 1,430 | 715 | 953 | 1,192 | 1,669 | 1,892 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 1,386 | 693 | 924 | 1,155 | 1,617 | 1,834 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,219 | 609 | 812 | 1,016 | 1,422 | 1,613 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Porygon with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,950 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 1,720 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 924 - 982 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,155 - 1,228 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 924 - 982 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 693 - 737 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Porygon with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 26 | 1,720 |
| 2 | 1,720 | 27 | 1,720 |
| 3 | 1,720 | 28 | 1,720 |
| 4 | 1,720 | 29 | 1,720 |
| 5 | 232 | 30 | 1,474 |
| 6 | 1,720 | 31 | 1,720 |
| 7 | 1,720 | 32 | 1,720 |
| 8 | 1,720 | 33 | 1,720 |
| 9 | 1,720 | 34 | 1,720 |
| 10 | 491 | 35 | 1,597 |
| 11 | 1,720 | 36 | 1,720 |
| 12 | 1,720 | 37 | 1,720 |
| 13 | 1,720 | 38 | 1,720 |
| 14 | 1,720 | 39 | 1,720 |
| 15 | 737 | 40 | 1,720 |
| 16 | 1,720 | 41 | 1,720 |
| 17 | 1,720 | 42 | 1,720 |
| 18 | 1,720 | 43 | 1,720 |
| 19 | 1,720 | 44 | 1,720 |
| 20 | 982 | 45 | 1,839 |
| 21 | 1,720 | 46 | 1,720 |
| 22 | 1,720 | 47 | 1,720 |
| 23 | 1,720 | 48 | 1,720 |
| 24 | 1,720 | 49 | 1,720 |
| 25 | 1,228 | 50 | 1,950 |
📖 Complete Porygon Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Porygon (#137) is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,968 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Porygon has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Porygon in 2026.
📊 Porygon Stats Analysis
Porygon's Attack stat is 153 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Porygon may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 136 Defense (Average) and 163 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 452. This gives Porygon reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Porygon's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Porygon Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Porygon depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Charge Beam (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 has 4 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Porygon has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Porygon PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Porygon 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
In Master League, Porygon faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Porygon Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Porygon's effectiveness depends on its typing and 153 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Porygon use Fighting-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Porygon in Pokémon GO
Porygon 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 Evolution Guide
Porygon is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
- Porygon (#137) ← current
- Porygon2 (#233) — 25 Candy + Upgrade
- Porygon-Z (#474) — 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
Shadow Porygon is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Porygon's effective Attack becomes ~184. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Porygon in Pokémon GO
Shiny Porygon 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 gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,155 - 1,228 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- 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
Q: What is Porygon's max CP?
A: 1,950 CP at Level 50, or 1,720 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Porygon good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.
Q: Can Porygon be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Porygon is available.
Q: What is Porygon weak to?
A: Fighting-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Charge Beam + Solar Beam for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.