UU Porygon2

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[OVERVIEW]

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
========

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
========

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
========

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
========

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
=============

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
===================

**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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[OVERVIEW]

• Porygon2 establishes itself as one of the very few viable omniboosters in the tier.
• Porygon2 is unique though because of Z-Conversion, which not only boosts all of its stats by one stage but also allows it to change its typing. This grants Porygon2 key resistances alongside a reliable STAB in its potent coverage. (you can specify electric here bc ghost is oo and not good so you can talk about bp resistance + other things it can beat with its typing)
• Porygon2 is able to afford running recovery which further distinguished itself from Shaymin. (can use this to mention boltbeam coverage + how it only needs 2 moves to function)
• Porygon2's Speed after boosting is also passable, as it lets it outpace Latias, Gengar, and Tornadus.
• 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 so that it will be able to clean up the remainder of the opponent's team in the late-game. (mention some of its prominent checks that make it require this)
• Porygon2's Speed while usable, it’s still 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 more thoroughly which opens up free turns for the opponent. (specify more that its so it can avoid being revenge killed by ^^)
• Porgyon2’s bulk is also marginally lower than Shaymin’s which in conjunction to its low Speed pre-boost, 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
========

• Thunderbolt and Ice Beam together forms Porygon2's Bolt Beam coverage that hits practically everything in the tier for neutral damage at the minimum.

Set Details
========

• 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 and Zeraora’s STABs.
• Download grants Porygon2 a boost in Special Attack if it comes in on a foe with a lower Special Defense.

Usage Tips
========

• Despite its access to recovery, Porygon2 should only be brought out in the late-game once its checks have been chipped or removed by its teammates. (and bring it in on free turns / slow pivoting so it doesn't have to take any damage before it's ready to set up)
• Be knowledgeable on the opposing Pokemon’s current Special Defense stat so you could guarantee a Special Attack boost before activating Z-Conversion. This pseudo-Nasty Plot can make it easier to break Latias and bulkier Scizor sets. (give some relevant examples of pokemon that have this. latias isn't one and the way it's listed ehre could imply it is without examples of them)
• Seriously avoid Toxic and Thunder Wave as they can end or significantly cripple your sweep and in Thunder Wave’s case, leave you wide open for punishment by numerous threats that can now outspeed you. (such as? toxic is bad because you're forced to recover a lot more too)
• Restore your health with Recover once you reach a low enough health that it’s mandatory. Healing up too early can waste turns and make you 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 Primarina, Slowking, and Adamant Bisharp can work into Porygon2’s favor because of this. (252+ SpA Choice Specs Primarina Hydro Pump vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Porygon2: 202-238 (64.9 - 76.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO prima really isn't something you want to set up on if you don't need to because taking that damage isn't nice. slowking also isn't ranked so i'd replace that one too)

Team Options
========

• Porygon2 fits best on Bulky Offense where it can be a decent wincon and wait for its teammates to chip at its checks.
• Scizor, Krookodile, and Mega Aerodactyl provide Pursuit support which can in the long run chip away at Porygon2’s checks if they don’t keep themselves healthy.
• Cobalion and Terrakion threaten out and remove every Special Wall that can counter Porygon2 while also setting up Stealth Rock. (you can mention how terrak can punish rotom-h too which walls boltbeam coverage + has toxic / pain split to annoy p2)
• Amoonguss and Celebi handle defensive Ground-types that could complicate Porygon2’s clean. These two are also great status absorbers.
• Primarina walls every prevalent Choice Scarf user and the likes of Mega Aerodactyl and removes them. (252 Atk Krookodile Earthquake vs. 92 HP / 0 Def Primarina: 195-231 (60.1 - 71.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO wouldn't say it walls all of them but it does threaten all of 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
=============

• Shadow Ball can be used in the first moveslot to transform Porygon2 into a Ghost-type. This move has an easier time powering through Latias, Chandelure, and Reuniclus. 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 various threats, but this role is eclipsed by Blissey.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Special Walls**: Special Walls like Blissey, Alolan Muk, and Snorlax wall Porygon2 to no end and can potentially poison it, therefore completely ending its sweep.

**Faster Pokemon**: Mega Aerodactyl and Mega Sceptile both outspeed Porygon2 which forces it to take some damage. Choice Scarf users like Krookodile, Hydreigon, and Infernape also can deal substantial damage with the former using Earthquake against an Electric-type Porygon2. Most of these Pokemon should fear the potential Ice Beam if they hard switch in though.

**Defensive Ground-types**: Ground-types like Mega Steelix, Swampert, and Seismitoad take neutral damage from Porygon2’s Ice Beam and remove it with Earthquake post boosts.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BackAtYouBro, 451000]]
- Quality checked by: [[, ], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

 

[Nuked]

BackAtYouBro could you implement this within 3-4 days?

 

[Taptricity]

Ready for #2

 

[Amane Misa]

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[OVERVIEW]

• Porygon2 establishes itself as one of the very few viable omniboosters in the tier.
• Porygon2 is unique though because of Z-Conversion, which not only boosts all of its stats by one stage but also allows it to change into an Electric-typing. This grants Porygon2 a valuable resistance to Bullet Punch and Flying-types while also gaining a STAB in its potent coverage.
• Porygon2 is able to afford running recovery which further distinguished itself from Shaymin. It’s BoltBeam coverage also gives it everything it needs to hit almost everything in the tier neutrally at the least. //here, you should give examples of the top tier threats like Scizor, Latias, Hydreigon, and etc, that the BoltBeam coverage allows it to effective hit.
• Porygon2's Speed after boosting is also passable, as it lets it outpace Latias, Gengar, and Tornadus.
• 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 that it will be able to clean up the remainder of the opponent's team in the late-game.
• Porygon2's Speed while usable, is still 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 more thoroughly 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 pre-boost, 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
========

• Thunderbolt and Ice Beam together forms Porygon2's Bolt Beam coverage that hits practically everything in the tier for neutral damage at the minimum.
• I would add add a point explaining how Recover takes advantage of Porygon2's boost in bulk.

Set Details
========

• 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 and Zeraora’s STABs.
• Download grants Porygon2 a boost in Special Attack if it comes in on a foe with a lower Special Defense.

Usage Tips
========

• Despite its access to recovery, Porygon2 should only be brought out in the 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 could guarantee a Special Attack boost before activating Z-Conversion. This pseudo-Nasty Plot can make it easier to break Mega Aggron, Doublade, and bulkier Scizor sets. //Clearly state that it's not advised to consume Z-Conversion if Porygon2 didn't get the Special Attack boost.
• Seriously avoid Toxic and Thunder Wave as they can end or significantly cripple your sweep as the former forces you to systematically heal up while the latter leaves you wide open for punishment by numerous threats like Terrakion, Celebi, and Nidoking that can now all outspeed you. //Remove the Celebi example because Celebi can't OHKO +1 Special Defense Porygon2 with Shattered Psyche while Porygon2 usually OHKOes Celebi with +2 Ice Beam.
• Restore your health with Recover once you reach a low enough health that it’s mandatory. Healing up too early can waste turns and make you more vulnerable to attacks. //This is too vague in my opinion. Provide examples of when to Recover... like to tank a Draco Meteor from Choice Scarf Hydreigon and end up with more HP..
• 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 Adamant Bisharp can work into Porygon2’s favor because of this. //Replace the Adamant Bisharp example because it's not easy to tell whether is the opposing Bisharp Adamant or not in practice.

Team Options
========

• Porygon2 fits best on Bulky Offense where it can be a decent wincon and wait for its teammates to chip at its checks.
• Add hazard setters.
• Scizor, Krookodile, and Mega Aerodactyl provide Pursuit support which can in the long run chip away at Porygon2’s checks if they don’t keep themselves healthy. //Provide examples of the checks the aforementioned Pokemon chip for Porygon2.
• Cobalion and Terrakion threaten out and remove every Special Wall 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. //saying "every special wall" is an exaggeration. Just say "special walls" and give examples.
• Amoonguss and Celebi handle defensive Ground-types that could complicate Porygon2’s clean. These two are also great status absorbers. //Amoonguss can also generate setup turns for Porygon2 thanks to Spore.
• Primarina threatens every prevalent Choice Scarf user and the likes of Mega Aerodactyl and removes them. //Again, examples...
• 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
=============

• Shadow Ball can be used in the first moveslot to transform Porygon2 into a Ghost-type. This move has an easier time powering through Latias, Chandelure, and Reuniclus. However, Porygon2 now cannot resist Bullet Punch and has new issues with Choice Scarf Hydreigon. //Mention that should Porygon2 opt for Shadow Ball, it should be run with Hidden Power Fighting.
• Porygon2 can run a defensive set with an Eviolite to serve as a blanket check to various threats, but this role is eclipsed by Blissey. //What threats does it check?

Checks and Counters
===================

**Special Walls**: Special Walls like Blissey, Alolan Muk, and Snorlax wall Porygon2 to no end and can potentially poison it, therefore 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 can deal substantial damage with the former using Earthquake against an Electric-type Porygon2. Most of these Pokemon should fear the potential Ice Beam if they hard switch in though.

**Defensive Ground-types**: Ground-types like Mega Steelix, Swampert, and Seismitoad Mamoswine take neutral damage from Porygon2’s Ice Beam and remove threaten it with Earthquake post boosts. //Seismitoad and Swampert pretty much do the same thing so mentioning an offensive Ground-type here, that deals with Porygon2 differently than the defensive ones, works better IMO.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BackAtYouBro, 451000]]
- Quality checked by: [[martha, 384270], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

2/3; good stuff overall, let me know if you have any questions.

 

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Ready for #3

 

[Eyan]

For the overview,

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.

Just would be good to mention how Amoonguss and Slowbro can potentially status Porygon2 if you don't scout beforehand.

Again in the usage tips, I think it'd be cool to give a bit of emphasis on how Porygon2's improved bulk after setting up helps it out especially with how it can afford to run Recover.

Overall, good job.

QC 3/3

 

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BackAtYouBro
Porygon2 has a vulnerability to phazing like haze or roar because of the one time nature of its boosts and that’s something that should be mentioned in the overview/usage tips/c and c. Thanks

 

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[OVERVIEW]

Porygon2 establishes itself as one of the very few viable omniboosters omniboost sweepers in the tier.(period) Porygon2 is unique though because of Z-Conversion, which not only boosts all of its Porygon2's stats by one stage but also allows it to change into an Electric-type. This grants Porygon2 a valuable resistance to Bullet Punch and Flying-types while also gaining a Flying-type moves and STAB in on its potent coverage. Porygon2 is also able to afford running recovery which further distinguishes itself from Shaymin. (I moved this down a bit for better flow) Its BoltBeam coverage also gives it everything it needs to hit top-(AH)tier threats like Scizor, Latias, and Hydreigon along with almost everything else in the tier neutrally. Porygon2's Speed after boosting is also passable, as it lets 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 that it will be able to clean up the remainder of the opponent's team in the late-game. Porygon2's Speed,(AC) while usable, is 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 (specify if this is after Z-Conversion or not; I assume it is). This tends to force Porygon2 to waste turns restoring its health more thoroughly in order to prevent itself from being revenge killed,(AC) which opens up free turns for the opponent. Porgyon2's bulk is also marginally lower than Shaymin's,(AC) which,(AC) in conjunction to its low Speed pre-boost 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
========

Thunderbolt and Ice Beam together form Porygon2's Bolt Beam coverage that hits practically everything in the tier for neutral damage at the minimum. Recover keeps Porygon2 healthy but it's also and is easier to utilize post boosts after Z-Conversion due to its augmented bulk.

Set Details
========

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 Scizor's Bullet Punch while also resisting Mega Manectric's Manectric and Zeraora's STABs STAB moves. Download grants Porygon2 a boost in Special Attack if it comes in on a foe with a lower Special Defense compared to its Defense.

Usage Tips
========

Despite its access to recovery, Porygon2 should only be brought out in the 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 Pokemon's current Special Defense stat so you could guarantee a Special Attack boost before activating Z-Conversion. This pseudo-Nasty Plot 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,(AC) as Porygon2 is now strongly weakened not nearly as strong. Porygon2's increased bulk allows it to take hits from Nihilego and Choice Scarf Infernape,(AC) which,(AC) in tandem with Recover, is useful to keeping it healthy and eventually beat these out. Seriously avoid Toxic and Thunder Wave,(AC) as they can end or significantly cripple your Porygon2's sweep;(SC) as the former forces you Porygon2 to systematically heal up,(AC) while the latter leaves you it wide open for punishment by numerous threats like Terrakion and Nidoking that can now all outspeed you it. Restore your Porygon2's health with Recover once you reach it reaches a low enough health that it’s mandatory. Recovering against choiced Choice item Pokemon like Hydreigon helps you 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 you 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
========

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,(AC) which can in the long run 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,(AC) 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 clean Porygon2's sweep. The former can put a target asleep with Spore to possibly guarantee setup for Porygon2,(AC) and while both are great status absorbers. Primarina threatens every prevalent Choice Scarf user like Krookodile and Hydreigon and 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
=============

Shadow Ball can be used in the first moveslot to transform Porygon2 into a Ghost-type.(period) This move has and give it an easier time powering through Latias, Chandelure, and Reuniclus. This move is also Shadow Ball should be used alongside Hidden Power Fighting so that Porygon2 isn’t 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 also carries Trace to allow it to use opposing abilities to its advantage, but this role is eclipsed by Blissey.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Special Walls**: Special walls like Blissey, Alolan Muk, and Snorlax wall Porygon2 to no end and can potentially poison it, therefore completely ending its sweep.

**Faster Pokemon**: Mega Aerodactyl and Mega Sceptile both naturally outspeed Porygon2,(AC) which forces it to take some damage. Choice Scarf users like Krookodile, Hydreigon, and Infernape (again, specify if this is after Z-Conversion as well) also can deal substantial damage,(AC) with the former using Earthquake against an Electric-type Porygon2. Most of these Pokemon should fear the potential Ice Beam if they hard switch in,(AC) though.

**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Mega Steelix, Swampert, and Mamoswine take neutral damage from Porygon2’s Porygon2's Ice Beam and threaten it with Earthquake post boosts after Z-Conversion.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BackAtYouBro, 451000]]
- Quality checked by: [[martha, 384270], [Amane Misa, 312356], [Eyan, 226777]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

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[OVERVIEW]

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 a 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, (AC) 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 BoltBeam 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 grants 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 could 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 is now 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. Restore Porygon2's health with Recover once it reaches a low enough health. (i don't really see a use keeping this line in because it's honestly just fluff and common knowledge known by literally everyone) Recovering against Pokemon that may carry a Choiced item Pokemon 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 and 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 the former using 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], [, ]]

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