How to Evolve Porygon into Porygon2 and Porygon-Z: A Comprehensive Guide
Evolving Pokémon is a core mechanic in the Pokémon franchise, and Porygon, the virtual Pokémon, has one of the most unique evolution methods in the game. Unlike Pokémon that evolve simply through leveling up, using evolution stones, or trading, Porygon requires specific held items and trading to reach its final forms, Porygon2 and Porygon-Z. This guide will provide a detailed walkthrough on how to evolve Porygon in the various Pokémon games, covering everything from obtaining Porygon to navigating the intricacies of trading and item usage.
Understanding Porygon and its Evolutions
Porygon is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in the first generation of games (Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow). It’s known for being artificially created, lacking a natural habitat, and having a distinctive geometric design. Its evolution line is unique because it involves trading while holding specific items. Here’s a breakdown of the evolution stages:
* **Porygon:** The base form, obtained through various methods depending on the game.
* **Porygon2:** Evolves from Porygon when traded while holding the Up-Grade item.
* **Porygon-Z:** Evolves from Porygon2 when traded while holding the Dubious Disc item.
General Requirements for Evolving Porygon
Before diving into specific game instructions, let’s cover the general steps needed to evolve Porygon:
1. **Obtain a Porygon:** Find or acquire a Porygon in your game.
2. **Acquire the Necessary Item(s):** Obtain the Up-Grade (for Porygon2) and the Dubious Disc (for Porygon-Z).
3. **Prepare for Trading:** Ensure you have a means to trade with another player, either locally or online, depending on the game’s capabilities. This often requires a Nintendo Online subscription for newer games.
4. **Equip the Item:** Have Porygon hold the required item (Up-Grade or Dubious Disc).
5. **Trade Porygon:** Trade the Porygon holding the item to another player.
6. **Receive the Evolved Form:** The Porygon will evolve during the trade process. The other player will then need to trade it back to you for you to keep the evolved form.
Evolving Porygon in Different Pokémon Games: A Step-by-Step Guide
The methods for obtaining Porygon and the evolution items can vary significantly between different Pokémon games. The following sections will provide detailed instructions for several generations of Pokémon games.
Generation I (Red, Blue, and Yellow)
* **Obtaining Porygon:** In Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, Porygon is available at the Celadon City Game Corner as a prize for coins. You’ll need 6500 coins, which can be obtained by playing the slot machines or purchasing them.
* **Evolution Items:** The Up-Grade and Dubious Disc were not introduced in Generation I, so Porygon cannot evolve in these games.
* **Trade:** While trading is possible between Red, Blue, and Yellow, you can only obtain Porygon, not evolve it.
Generation II (Gold, Silver, and Crystal)
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be obtained in the Celadon City Game Corner, just like in Generation I. The cost is the same: 6500 coins.
* **Evolution Items:** The Up-Grade is introduced in Generation II. It can be found on Route 44 by using Surf and Waterfall, or obtained from the Mystery Gift feature (if available).
* **Evolving Porygon2:**
1. Give the Up-Grade to Porygon to hold.
2. Trade Porygon to another player.
3. Porygon will evolve into Porygon2 during the trade.
4. Have the other player trade Porygon2 back to you.
* **Porygon-Z:** The Dubious Disc was not available in Generation II, so Porygon2 cannot evolve into Porygon-Z.
Generation III (Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; FireRed and LeafGreen)
* **Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon is not natively available in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald. You can only obtain it by trading from FireRed or LeafGreen after completing certain tasks.
* **Evolution Items:** The Up-Grade is available after completing the Hoenn Pokédex and receiving the National Dex from Professor Birch. You can get it from a Trainer in a house in Pacifidlog Town by showing them a Pokémon with high friendship.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Follow the same steps as in Generation II: give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Porygon-Z:** The Dubious Disc was not available in Generation III, so Porygon2 cannot evolve into Porygon-Z.
* **FireRed and LeafGreen:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be obtained in the Celadon City Game Corner for 6500 coins, similar to Generation I and II.
* **Evolution Items:** The Up-Grade is obtained in the Trainer Tower after you have inserted the Ruby and Sapphire into the machine on One Island. After doing that, trade with someone who has completed their Hoenn Pokedex.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Follow the same steps as in Generation II: give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Porygon-Z:** The Dubious Disc was not available in Generation III, so Porygon2 cannot evolve into Porygon-Z.
Generation IV (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum; HeartGold and SoulSilver)
* **Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be found in the Trophy Garden on Route 212. You need to speak with Mr. Backlot in the Pokémon Mansion to see which Pokémon he is featuring. Porygon is among the possible Pokémon he will announce.
* **Evolution Items:**
* **Up-Grade:** Can be found on Route 224.
* **Dubious Disc:** Can be found on Route 225.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** After evolving Porygon into Porygon2, give the Dubious Disc to Porygon2, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **HeartGold and SoulSilver:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be obtained in the Celadon City Game Corner for 9999 coins.
* **Evolution Items:**
* **Up-Grade:** Can be found in Silph Co. after defeating the Elite Four and Blue.
* **Dubious Disc:** Can be found on the S.S. Aqua after defeating the Elite Four and Blue. After you get the National Pokedex, you may have to wait a certain amount of time (i.e. a day) before it appears on the S.S. Aqua.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** After evolving Porygon into Porygon2, give the Dubious Disc to Porygon2, trade it, and have it traded back.
Generation V (Black, White, Black 2, and White 2)
* **Black and White:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be obtained in the P2 Laboratory after defeating Colress and Team Plasma. Requires interacting with the computer on the first floor.
* **Evolution Items:**
* **Up-Grade:** Can be found in the P2 Laboratory.
* **Dubious Disc:** Can be found on Route 6.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** After evolving Porygon into Porygon2, give the Dubious Disc to Porygon2, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Black 2 and White 2:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be found on Route 4 as a hidden Pokemon. Use the Dowsing Machine to look for the hidden object.
* **Evolution Items:**
* **Up-Grade:** Can be found in the P2 Laboratory.
* **Dubious Disc:** Can be found on Route 6.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** After evolving Porygon into Porygon2, give the Dubious Disc to Porygon2, trade it, and have it traded back.
Generation VI (X and Y; Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)
* **X and Y:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be obtained from a trainer in a house in Lumiose City after trading with the trainer an “amazing Pokemon”.
* **Evolution Items:**
* **Up-Grade:** Can be purchased at the Battle Maison for 32 BP.
* **Dubious Disc:** Can be purchased at the Battle Maison for 32 BP.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** After evolving Porygon into Porygon2, give the Dubious Disc to Porygon2, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Same as Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. Porygon is not natively available in Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. You can only obtain it by trading from another game or using a save editor.
* **Evolution Items:**
* **Up-Grade:** Can be obtained after completing the Hoenn Pokédex and receiving the National Dex from Professor Birch. You can get it from a Trainer in a house in Pacifidlog Town by showing them a Pokémon with high friendship.
* **Dubious Disc:** Can be purchased at the Battle Maison for 32 BP.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** After evolving Porygon into Porygon2, give the Dubious Disc to Porygon2, trade it, and have it traded back.
Generation VII (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)
* **Sun and Moon:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be obtained by scanning a QR code using the QR Scanner functionality in the game. The QR code can be found online.
* **Evolution Items:**
* **Up-Grade:** Can be obtained from Aether Foundation in Aether Paradise.
* **Dubious Disc:** Can be purchased at the Battle Tree for 64 BP.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** After evolving Porygon into Porygon2, give the Dubious Disc to Porygon2, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be obtained by scanning a QR code using the QR Scanner functionality in the game. The QR code can be found online.
* **Evolution Items:**
* **Up-Grade:** Can be obtained from Aether Foundation in Aether Paradise.
* **Dubious Disc:** Can be purchased at the Battle Tree for 64 BP.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** After evolving Porygon into Porygon2, give the Dubious Disc to Porygon2, trade it, and have it traded back.
Generation VIII (Sword and Shield; Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus)
* **Sword and Shield:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be obtained through Max Raid Battles in the Wild Area (primarily in the Hammerlocke Hills area) or through trading with other players.
* **Evolution Items:**
* **Up-Grade:** Can be obtained from the BP Shop in the Battle Tower for 10 BP.
* **Dubious Disc:** Can be obtained from the BP Shop in the Battle Tower for 10 BP.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** After evolving Porygon into Porygon2, give the Dubious Disc to Porygon2, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be found in the Grand Underground after obtaining the National Pokédex. It appears in the Computer Room, the Whiteout Cave, and the Stargleam Cavern.
* **Evolution Items:**
* **Up-Grade:** Can be found on Route 224.
* **Dubious Disc:** Can be found on Route 225.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Give the Up-Grade to Porygon, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** After evolving Porygon into Porygon2, give the Dubious Disc to Porygon2, trade it, and have it traded back.
* **Legends: Arceus:**
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon can be found in the Space-Time Distortions in the Obsidian Fieldlands and Crimson Mirelands after completing Request 64.
* **Evolution Items:**
* **Up-Grade:** Can be purchased from the Trading Post in Jubilife Village for 1000 Merit Points (MP) or found in Space-Time Distortions.
* **Dubious Disc:** Can be purchased from the Trading Post in Jubilife Village for 1400 Merit Points (MP) or found in Space-Time Distortions.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Give the Up-Grade to Porygon, use the item from your inventory on Porygon.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** After evolving Porygon into Porygon2, give the Dubious Disc to Porygon2, use the item from your inventory on Porygon2.
Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet)
* **Obtaining Porygon:** Porygon is not natively available in Scarlet and Violet as of the base game’s release. It may become available through future updates, events, or through Pokémon HOME compatibility. Check official sources and game updates for further information.
* **Evolution Items:** Not obtainable in the game until Porygon is included.
* **Evolving Porygon2:** Not possible to evolve Porygon if Porygon cannot be obtained.
* **Evolving Porygon-Z:** Not possible to evolve Porygon if Porygon cannot be obtained.
Tips and Considerations for Evolving Porygon
* **Finding a Reliable Trading Partner:** Since trading back and forth is required, ensure you have a trustworthy friend or online player to trade with. Use reputable trading communities and always exercise caution.
* **Checking Held Items:** Always double-check that Porygon is holding the correct item (Up-Grade or Dubious Disc) before initiating the trade.
* **Understanding Game-Specific Mechanics:** Be aware of the specific trading and item mechanics for the game you are playing. Some games may have restrictions on when or how you can trade.
* **Dealing with Tradebacks:** If you are trading with someone online, clearly communicate that you expect the evolved Pokémon to be traded back to you immediately after the evolution. This prevents misunderstandings or potential scams.
* **Enjoy the Process:** Evolving Porygon can be a rewarding experience, especially when you finally obtain your Porygon2 and Porygon-Z. Take your time, be patient, and enjoy the journey!
Conclusion
Evolving Porygon into Porygon2 and Porygon-Z is a unique and sometimes challenging task in the Pokémon games. By following this comprehensive guide, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the intricacies of finding Porygon, obtaining the necessary items, and coordinating trades to complete its evolution line. Whether you’re playing an older generation game or a newer one, understanding the specific requirements for each game is key to successfully evolving this virtual Pokémon.