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+ | |jname=ポリゴン Porigon |
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− | |name = '''Porygon''' |
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+ | |image=Porygon.png |
+ | |ndex=137 |
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+ | |dexkanto=137 |
+ | |ndexprev=Flareon |
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− | |evofrom = None |
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− | |evointo |
+ | |evointo=Porygon2 |
− | |gen |
+ | |gen=Generation I |
− | |pronun = <math>POUR-ee-gon</math> |
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− | |hp = 65 |
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− | |atk = 60 |
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+ | |metheight=0.8 m |
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− | |def = 70 |
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+ | |imheight=2'07" |
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− | |satk = 85 |
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+ | |metweight=36.5 kg |
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− | |sdef = 75 |
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+ | |imweight=80.5 lbs. |
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− | |spd = 40 |
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+ | |dw =Analytic |
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+ | |color=Pink |
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+ | |egg1=Mineral |
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− | |height = <span class="explain" title="0.8 m">2'07"</span> |
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+ | |body=07 |
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− | |weight = <span class="explain" title="36.5kg">80.5 lbs</span> |
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+ | |evo=[[File:137.gif|link=]][[File:233.gif|link=Porygon2]][[File:474.gif|link=Porygon-Z]] |
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− | |color = <span style="color:pink;">'''Pink'''</span> |
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− | |gender = Genderless |
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− | '''Porygon''' (Japanese: '''ポリゴン''' '' |
+ | '''Porygon''' (Japanese: '''ポリゴン''' ''Porigon'') is a {{Type|Normal}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It has the National [[Pokédex]] number of 137. In Pokémon Platinum, you can get one in Veilstone City by talking to a man in one of the houses. |
− | == |
+ | ==Biology== |
+ | ===Physiology=== |
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− | Porygon is a Virtual Pokémon. |
+ | Porygon is a Virtual Pokémon. It is based on early 3D animation models, and is thus created completely out of polygons. The various parts of Porygon's body are colored red, white, and blue. Its eyes are in the shape of hexagons. |
− | ==Special abilities== |
+ | ===Special abilities=== |
Porygon can have the ability [[Trace]] or the ability [[Download]]. Trace copies the opponent's ability. Download increases Porygon's Attack or Special Attack depending on the opponent's defenses. It is the first artificial Pokémon, created by scientists at the [[Silph Co.]] company. |
Porygon can have the ability [[Trace]] or the ability [[Download]]. Trace copies the opponent's ability. Download increases Porygon's Attack or Special Attack depending on the opponent's defenses. It is the first artificial Pokémon, created by scientists at the [[Silph Co.]] company. |
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==Evolution== |
==Evolution== |
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− | + | Porygon is able to evolve into [[Porygon2]], though only through [[Trade]] while holding the [[Up-Grade]] item, and then into [[Porygon-Z]] while holding the [[Dubious Disc]] while being traded. |
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− | ==In the anime== |
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⚫ | Porygon appeared in one of the most well known banned [[Pokémon]] episodes, [[Electric Soldier Porygon]], which has hospitalized |
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==Game info== |
==Game info== |
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===Game locations=== |
===Game locations=== |
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{{Game Locations |
{{Game Locations |
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|redblue=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
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|blackwhite=[[White Forest]] (White only) |
|blackwhite=[[White Forest]] (White only) |
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|bwrarity=Rare |
|bwrarity=Rare |
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+ | |xy=Transfer |
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+ | |xyrarity=None |
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===Pokédex entries=== |
===Pokédex entries=== |
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− | backcolor={{Normal}} |
+ | |backcolor={{Normal}} |
+ | |gen=I |
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− | redblue=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace. |
+ | |redblue=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace. |
− | yellow=The only Pokémon people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however. |
+ | |yellow=The only Pokémon people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however. |
− | gold=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment. | |
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− | + | |gold=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment. |
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+ | |silver=A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions. |
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− | crystal=An artificial Pokémon created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program. |
+ | |crystal=An artificial Pokémon created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program. |
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− | + | |ruby=Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying. |
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− | + | |sapphire=Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying. |
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− | firered=Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial Pokémon. |
+ | |firered=Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial Pokémon. |
− | leafgreen=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace. |
+ | |leafgreen=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace. |
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− | + | |diamond=The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space. |
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− | + | |platinum=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace. |
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− | + | |heartgold=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment. |
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+ | |soulsilver=A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions. |
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− | + | |black=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace. |
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+ | |white 2=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace. |
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+ | |y=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace. |
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− | == |
+ | ==Appearances== |
+ | ===Anime=== |
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+ | [[File:Porygon_3.png|thumb|150px]] |
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⚫ | Porygon appeared in one of the most well known banned [[Pokémon]] episodes, [[Electric Soldier Porygon]], which has hospitalized nearly 700 Japanese children due to flashing red and blue strobes causing them to have seizures. Due to the happened hiatus, the show skipped 4 months after the episode and it was never aired outside of Japan. However, it is available at [http://www.youtube.com YouTube] (Watch at your own risk). It is based on an electronic system operator, and teleports with [[Ash]], [[Misty]], and [[Brock]]. |
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− | Porygon 3.png |
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− | </gallery> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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− | *Due to the episode, |
+ | *Due to the episode, "Electric Soldier Porygon", which caused 685 Japanese children to have epileptic seizures, Porygon has never had another appearance in the anime or in any film adaptation of the series, except for one brief cameo appearance at the beginning of the 2005 movie, [[Pokémon Heroes]], and neither have its evolutions, Porygon 2 and Porygon Z, in an effort to block the traumatizing event from the minds of viewers even though it was Pikachu who caused the seizures when it's eyes where blinking red. |
+ | **Porygon made a cameo in the episode [[OI017: A Way Off Day Off|A Way Off Day Off]] in the "[[Orange Islands]]" series as a "Who's That Pokémon?" clip. |
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*Porygon can possibly have the ability to go into computers. |
*Porygon can possibly have the ability to go into computers. |
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*According to the Pokédex, Porygon can travel freely in cyberspace thus able to go into the internet. |
*According to the Pokédex, Porygon can travel freely in cyberspace thus able to go into the internet. |
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+ | *Despite being a manmade Pokémon made of computer data, Porygon can be hatched from an egg. |
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− | *Suprisingly, Porygon is not a polygon in the games, but a sprite rather. |
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+ | *Surprisingly, Porygon is not a polygon in the games, but a sprite rather. |
+ | *In the episode Electric Soldier Porygon, it appears to be at least 10 feet tall, when its [[Pokedex]] entry lists it as being only 2 feet tall. This may be possible because it was in a [[PC]], thus allowing it to change it's shape and appearance. |
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+ | *Porygon is the only Pokémon that can be evolved through trading twice. |
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+ | *Porygon's evolution line is the only evolution line to have the Basic Pokémon's name throughout the whole line. |
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+ | *Porygon has the same cry as Victreebel, except Porygon's cry is higher pitched. |
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+ | ===Etymology=== |
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Revision as of 17:00, 8 February 2014
Porygon (Japanese: ポリゴン Porigon) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It has the National Pokédex number of 137. In Pokémon Platinum, you can get one in Veilstone City by talking to a man in one of the houses.
Biology
Physiology
Porygon is a Virtual Pokémon. It is based on early 3D animation models, and is thus created completely out of polygons. The various parts of Porygon's body are colored red, white, and blue. Its eyes are in the shape of hexagons.
Special abilities
Porygon can have the ability Trace or the ability Download. Trace copies the opponent's ability. Download increases Porygon's Attack or Special Attack depending on the opponent's defenses. It is the first artificial Pokémon, created by scientists at the Silph Co. company.
Evolution
Porygon is able to evolve into Porygon2, though only through Trade while holding the Up-Grade item, and then into Porygon-Z while holding the Dubious Disc while being traded.
Game info
Game locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Red and Blue | Rocket Game Corner | Unlimited |
Yellow | Rocket Game Corner | Unlimited |
Gold and Silver | Rocket Game Corner | Unlimited |
Crystal | Rocket Game Corner | Unlimited |
Ruby and Sapphire | Trade | None |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Rocket Game Corner | Unlimited |
Emerald | Trade | None |
Diamond and Pearl | Trophy Garden (After National Pokédex is obtained) | Rare |
Platinum | Veilstone City | One |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Rocket Game Corner | Unlimited |
Black and White | White Forest (White only) | Rare |
X and Y | Transfer | None |
Pokédex entries
Template:Pokédexentries
Appearances
Anime
Porygon appeared in one of the most well known banned Pokémon episodes, Electric Soldier Porygon, which has hospitalized nearly 700 Japanese children due to flashing red and blue strobes causing them to have seizures. Due to the happened hiatus, the show skipped 4 months after the episode and it was never aired outside of Japan. However, it is available at YouTube (Watch at your own risk). It is based on an electronic system operator, and teleports with Ash, Misty, and Brock.
Trivia
- Due to the episode, "Electric Soldier Porygon", which caused 685 Japanese children to have epileptic seizures, Porygon has never had another appearance in the anime or in any film adaptation of the series, except for one brief cameo appearance at the beginning of the 2005 movie, Pokémon Heroes, and neither have its evolutions, Porygon 2 and Porygon Z, in an effort to block the traumatizing event from the minds of viewers even though it was Pikachu who caused the seizures when it's eyes where blinking red.
- Porygon made a cameo in the episode A Way Off Day Off in the "Orange Islands" series as a "Who's That Pokémon?" clip.
- Porygon can possibly have the ability to go into computers.
- According to the Pokédex, Porygon can travel freely in cyberspace thus able to go into the internet.
- Despite being a manmade Pokémon made of computer data, Porygon can be hatched from an egg.
- Surprisingly, Porygon is not a polygon in the games, but a sprite rather.
- In the episode Electric Soldier Porygon, it appears to be at least 10 feet tall, when its Pokedex entry lists it as being only 2 feet tall. This may be possible because it was in a PC, thus allowing it to change it's shape and appearance.
- Porygon is the only Pokémon that can be evolved through trading twice.
- Porygon's evolution line is the only evolution line to have the Basic Pokémon's name throughout the whole line.
- Porygon has the same cry as Victreebel, except Porygon's cry is higher pitched.
Etymology
Porygon is a pun on the mathematical term, "polygon".
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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