# Porygon2 - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Porygon2 in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Porygon2)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Porygon2
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 99.264%
- **Trick Room**: 98.899%
- **Recover**: 98.798%
- **Thunderbolt**: 33.380%
- **Toxic**: 32.742%
- **Return**: 19.512%
- **Other**: 17.406%

## Common Abilities
- **Download**: 91.496%
- **Analytic**: 7.213%
- **Trace**: 1.291%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.846%
- **Other**: 0.154%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 92.240%
- **Kartana**: 62.355%
- **Tapu Fini**: 50.551%
- **Gigalith**: 43.067%
- **Muk-Alola**: 18.528%
- **Mudsdale**: 15.585%

## FAQ for Porygon2 in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Porygon2?
The most common moves for Porygon2 are Ice Beam, Trick Room, Recover, Thunderbolt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Porygon2?
Porygon2 is frequently paired with Arcanine, Kartana, Tapu Fini, Gigalith. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Porygon2?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Porygon2?
The top build for Porygon2 features a **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/92/0/164/0`. This configuration accounts for 5.271% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Porygon2?
Porygon2 is most effectively run with the ability **Download** (91.496%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.846%).

### What is the most common role for Porygon2?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Porygon2 often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Porygon2?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 105 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **515** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Porygon2 on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Porygon2) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Porygon2
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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