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Porygon2 establishes itself as one of the very few viable omniboost sweepers in the tier because of Z-Conversion, which not only boosts all of Porygon2's stats by one stage but also allows it to change into an Electric-type. This grants Porygon2 valuable resistances to Bullet Punch and Flying-type moves and STAB on its potent coverage. Its BoltBeam coverage also gives it everything it needs to hit top-tier threats like Scizor, Latias, and Hydreigon along with almost everything else in the tier neutrally. Porygon2's Speed after boosting is also passable, letting it outpace Latias, Gengar, and Tornadus. Porygon2 is also able to afford running recovery, which further distinguishes itself from Shaymin. However, Porygon2 can only set up once per match, so it relies on a large amount of team support to chip and remove its checks like Blissey and Mega Steelix so it will be able to clean up the remainder of the opponent's team late-game. Porygon2's Speed after boosting up, while usable, still leaves it outsped by common Choice Scarf users like Krookodile, Hydreigon, and Infernape along with naturally fast Pokemon such as Mega Sceptile and Mega Aerodactyl. This tends to force Porygon2 to waste turns restoring its health in order to prevent itself from being revenge killed, which opens up free turns for the opponent. Porgyon2's bulk is also marginally lower than Shaymin's, which, in conjunction to its low Speed before using Z-Conversion, can give Porygon2 a more difficult time setting up.
[SET]
name: Z-Conversion
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Conversion
move 4: Recover
item: Normalium Z
ability: Download
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Thunderbolt and Ice Beam form Porygon2's Bolt Beam coverage that hits practically everything in the tier for neutral damage at the minimum. Recover keeps Porygon2 healthy and is easier to utilize after Z-Conversion due to its augmented bulk.
Set Details
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Z-Conversion transforms Porygon2 into an Electric-type upon boosting due to Thunderbolt residing in the first moveslot. This is essential for letting Porygon2 resist Scizor's Bullet Punch while also resisting Mega Manectric's and Zeraora's STAB moves. Download can grant Porygon2 a boost in Special Attack if it comes in on a foe with a lower Special Defense compared to its Defense.
Usage Tips
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Despite its access to recovery, Porygon2 should only be brought out late-game once its checks have been chipped or removed by its teammates. It should be brought in on free turns or slow pivots to prevent it from taking any damage beforehand. Be knowledgeable on the opposing Pokemon's current Special Defense stat so you can guarantee a Special Attack boost before activating Z-Conversion. This can make it easier to break Mega Aggron, Doublade, and bulkier Scizor sets. It is not advised to switch in on an opposing Pokemon with a lower Defense stat, as Porygon2 would not be nearly as strong. Porygon2's increased bulk allows it to take hits from Nihilego and Choice Scarf Infernape, which, in tandem with Recover, is useful to keeping it healthy and eventually beat these Pokemon out. Seriously avoid Toxic and Thunder Wave, as they can end or significantly cripple Porygon2's sweep; the former forces Porygon2 to systematically heal up, while the latter leaves it wide open for punishment by numerous threats like Terrakion and Nidoking that can now all outspeed it. Recovering against Pokemon that may carry a Choice item like Hydreigon helps Porygon2 scout them while remaining healthy. It can also be useful for winning long drawn out battles against Nihilego. Healing up too early can waste turns and make Porygon2 more vulnerable to attacks. Porygon2 should set up on Pokemon that it can outspeed to minimize the damage it takes and the number of times it needs to recover. Setting up on Amoonguss, Slowbro, and defensive Primarina can work into Porygon2’s favor because of this as long as it scouts for status beforehand.
Team Options
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Porygon2 fits best on bulky offense where it can be a decent wincon and wait for its teammates to chip at its checks. Entry hazard setters such as Nihilego, Empoleon, and Swampert lay down the ubiquitous Stealth Rock to apply subsequent chip damage. Spike setters like Klefki and Chesnaught also provide even more entry hazards to pressure the opponent with. Scizor, Krookodile, and Mega Aerodactyl provide Pursuit support, which can chip away at Porygon2’s checks like Blissey and Mega Steelix in the long run if they don’t keep themselves healthy. Cobalion and Terrakion threaten out and remove special walls that can counter Porygon2 while also setting up Stealth Rock. Terrakion also can dismantle Rotom-H, whose typing alongside its access to Toxic and Pain Split makes it a major annoyance to Porygon2. Amoonguss and Celebi handle defensive Ground-types that could complicate Porygon2's sweep. The former can put a target asleep with Spore to possibly guarantee setup for Porygon2, and both are great status absorbers. Primarina threatens every prevalent Choice Scarf user like Krookodile and Hydreigon as well as the likes of Mega Aerodactyl and removes them. Slow pivots like Scizor, Gligar, and Rotom-H give Porygon2 an easier time switching in without having to take any unnecessary damage.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Shadow Ball can be used in the first moveslot to transform Porygon2 into a Ghost-type and give it an easier time powering through Latias, Chandelure, and Reuniclus. Shadow Ball should be used alongside Hidden Power Fighting so Porygon2 isn't powerless against Dark-types. However, Porygon2 now cannot resist Bullet Punch and has new issues with Choice Scarf Hydreigon. Porygon2 can run a defensive set with an Eviolite to serve as a blanket check to Nidoking, Hydreigon, and Mega Manectric and Trace to allow it to use opposing abilities to its advantage, but this role is eclipsed by Blissey.
Checks and Counters
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**Special Walls**: Special walls like Blissey, Alolan Muk, and Snorlax wall Porygon2 to no end and can potentially poison it, completely ending its sweep.
**Faster Pokemon**: Mega Aerodactyl and Mega Sceptile both naturally outspeed Porygon2, which forces it to take some damage. Choice Scarf users like Krookodile, Hydreigon, and Infernape also outspeed after Z-Conversion and can deal substantial damage, with Krookodile being able to use Earthquake against an Electric-type Porygon2. Most of these Pokemon should fear the potential Ice Beam if they hard switch in, though.
**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Mega Steelix, Swampert, and Mamoswine take neutral damage from Porygon2's Ice Beam and threaten it with Earthquake after Z-Conversion.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BackAtYouBro, 451000]]
- Quality checked by: [[martha, 384270], [Amane Misa, 312356], [Eyan, 226777]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Fireflame479, 231476], [Estronic, 240732]]
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