# Porygon-Z - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Porygon-Z builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Porygon-Z Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Porygon-Z)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Porygon-Z
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Porygon-Z.

## Common Moves
- **Tri Attack**: 55.921%
- **Thunderbolt**: 51.334%
- **Hyper Beam**: 49.895%
- **Shadow Ball**: 48.202%
- **Trick**: 46.428%
- **Dark Pulse**: 40.392%
- **Ice Beam**: 24.878%
- **Trick Room**: 24.447%
- **Thunder**: 20.102%
- **Protect**: 17.447%

## Common Abilities
- **Adaptability**: 98.206%
- **Download**: 1.768%
- **Analytic**: 0.025%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 46.998%
- **Silk Scarf**: 23.813%
- **Life Orb**: 17.963%
- **Choice Specs**: 5.060%
- **Normal Gem**: 4.608%
- **Other**: 1.557%

## Common Teammates
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 91.645%
- **Whimsicott**: 59.934%
- **Milotic**: 46.956%
- **Arcanine**: 46.397%
- **Rayquaza**: 46.395%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 27.907%

## FAQ for Porygon-Z in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Porygon-Z?
The most common moves for Porygon-Z are Tri Attack, Thunderbolt, Hyper Beam, Shadow Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Porygon-Z?
Porygon-Z is frequently paired with Zacian-Crowned, Whimsicott, Milotic, Arcanine. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Porygon-Z?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Porygon-Z?
The top build for Porygon-Z features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 58.253% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Porygon-Z?
Porygon-Z is most effectively run with the ability **Adaptability** (98.206%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (46.998%).

### What is the most common role for Porygon-Z?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Porygon-Z often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Porygon-Z?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 135 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Porygon-Z on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Porygon-Z) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Porygon-Z
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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