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 Overview
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-Porygon2 is a very quirky Pokemon, but it pulls its weight of 71.6 pounds with honors in many different roles. Its fantastic coverage coupled with its strangely good defensive typing allows it to deal with many different threats effectively and still look good doing it. Its Eviolite access gives it sky-high defensive stats, and it has high Special Attack to boot. However, Porygon2's reliance on the Eviolite takes away passive recovery.
+Porygon2 is a very quirky Pokemon, but it pulls its weight of 71.6 pounds with honors in many different roles. It has a good defensive typing and solid coverage to handle many threats effectively. Access to Eviolite gives it sky-high defensive stats, and it has decent Special Attack to boot. However, Porygon2's reliance on the Eviolite takes away passive recovery from Leftovers. Its great abilities also help it in many ways. Trace is a phenomenal walling ability, and with proper switching can grant Porygon2 even better abilities like Protean or Intimidate. The virtual duck is not without its flaws, however. It has a low Speed stat and is prone to status. Porygon2's Normal typing gives it a Ghost immunity, but that comes coupled with a weakness to Fighting, one of the most common attacking types in the tier.
 
-Its great abilities also help it in many ways. Trace is a phenomenal walling ability, and with proper switching can grant Porygon2 even better abilities. The virtual duck is not without its flaws, however. Its low Speed doesn't help it keep damage off, but it does assist Porygon2 in two ways: Analytic and Trick Room. Porygon2's Normal typing gives it a godsend in Ghost immunity, but that comes coupled with a weakness to Fighting, another of the most common attacking types in the tier.
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 name: Physically Defensive
 move 1: Thunderbolt
 move 2: Ice Beam
 move 3: Recover
 move 4: Toxic / Thunder Wave
 ability: Trace
 item: Eviolite
 nature: Bold
 evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
 
-evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 SpD
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 Thunderbolt and Ice Beam are reasonably powerful, and few things resist both moves, allowing it to hit most opponents neutrally. Recover is an absolute necessity for this set, because it allows Porygon2 to stall poisoned opponents out and, more importantly, to heal itself. Porygon2 can't heal itself with Leftovers, so Recover is needed. Either Toxic or Thunder Wave can be used as the status move, but Toxic is generally better because of the passive damage it inflicts.
 
-Thunderbolt grants Porygon2 an excellent coverage opportunity, and coupled with Ice Beam is not resisted by many Pokemon. Ice Beam completes the coverage for Porygon2, and is a very powerful attack in its own right.
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-Recover is an absolute necessity for this set, because it allows Porygon2 to stall poisoned opponents out and, more importantly, to heal itself. Porygon2 can't heal itself with Leftovers, so Recover is needed.
+Trace is the best Ability for this set, because it can get access to many wonderful Abilities through it. Flash Fire on Houndoom before Mega Evolution renders it about useless against Trace, for instance. Analytic is also an option for increased damage output, but lessens Porygon2's walling capabilities. It's not slashed due to Trace's general superiority. The Bold nature, together with this EV spread, makes Porygon2's defenses even more ridiculous at no cost to Porygon2.
 
-Either Toxic or Thunder Wave can be used as the status move, but Toxic is generally better because of the passive damage it inflicts.
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 This version of Porygon2 can force switches, deal damage, and spread status. In a pinch, this set can be used as a pivot, as well. This set counters mixed Aegislash, Salamence, and Haxorus and stops Garchomp in its tracks. It is necessary to predict with Recover, since Porygon2 is outsped by most things. It's not recommended to switch Porygon2 into weak attacks since it can be worn down by hazards very quickly this way. Porygon2 still has great mixed bulk with this set, so it can still take moderately powerful Special Attacks as well.
 
-Trace is the best ability for this set, because many Pokemon pack abilities which grant immunity to their type. Flash Fire on Houndoom before Mega Evolution renders it about useless against Trace, for instance. Analytic is also an option for increased damage output, but lessens Porygon2's walling capabilities. It's not slashed due to Trace's general superiority.
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-The Bold nature, together with this EV spread, makes Porygon2's defenses even more ridiculous at no cost to Porygon2.
+A Rapid Spinner such as Excadrill or Defogger such as Mandibuzz, Latias, Zapdos, or Skarmory is recommended to keep hazards off so Porygon2 is not worn down. A bulky Fighting resist such as Landorus-T is also important to handle those attackers. Cleric support from Clefable or Sylveon is very nice since Porygon2 has no way to deal with status. Fairy-types have good synergy in general as they resist Fighting-type attacks and Porygon2 can easily take most neutral attacks.
 
 SET NAME
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-This edition of Porygon2 can force switches, deal damage, and spread status.
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-It plays very similarly to the almost identical defensive BW2 set, but it can be very different under pressure to have Thunderbolt against Conkeldurr instead of Discharge in the final moments of the battle. In a pinch, this set can be used as a pivot, as well. This set counters mixed Aegislash, Salamence, and Haxorus and stops Garchomp in its tracks.
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 move 2: Ice Beam
 move 3: Shadow Ball / Thunder Wave / Toxic
 move 4: Recover
-Support defensive Porygon2 with powerful attackers that can take out Fighting-types. Alakazam, Talonflame, and others are al very helpful. This set's role on a team can be anything, really, but it should most often be used as a tank. Porygon2 has respectable Special Attack, and many people underestimate the amount of damage this thing can put out. Be sure to keep a powerful Ghost-type on a team with this, to counter the ever-present Focus Blast and other Fighting-type attacks.
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 item: Eviolite
 nature: Calm
 evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
 
 Moves:
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 Again, BoltBeam provides at least neutral coverage against nearly all opponents and when used with Porygon2's high Special Attack, both moves pack decent damage. Shadow Ball helps deal with the many Special Attackers weak to Ghost, as well as providing a strong hit on Aegislash, since this set takes significantly more damage from Sacred Sword. A status move can be used in this slot instead, for more stall-oriented needs. Toxic wears down many attackers, while Thunder Wave can help slow them down so that Porygon2 and other team members outspeed.
 
 Set Details
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 The Calm nature and EV's maximizes Special Defense. Eviolite is, as on any set for Porygon2, a necessity because of the bulk it affords. Trace is used as the Ability to steal your opponent's options, which are often helpful. In this case Porygon2 is more likely to get Abilities like Sheer Force that can help it.
-evs: 252 HP / 44 Def / 212 SpD
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 Usage Tips
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-Again, BoltBeam provides at least neutral coverage against nearly all opponents and when used with Porygon2's high Special Attack, both moves pack quite a bit of damage.
+Porygon2, by virtue of its bulk, can switch into almost any Special Attacker and not be 2HKO'd, even against one as powerful as Mega Charizard Y. Thus, it can be used as a panacea for Special Attackers, spreading status, walling these Pokemon, and attacking with good power. It's necessary to use Recover often so you don't get worn down by powerful attacks and hazards. Porygon2 still has the physical bulk to take Psyshocks and weaker physical attacks, and can pivot, but it will be worn down if it does so.
 
-Shadow Ball helps deal with the many special defenders weak to Ghost, as well as providing an efficient counter to Aegislash, who nearly wipes this set out with Sacred Sword, a physical attack. A status move can be used in this slot instead, for more stall-oriented needs.
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-Recover is one of the best healing moves in the game, and it helps Porygon2 net recovery it misses from the lack of Leftovers.
+A Rapid Spinner such as Excadrill or Defogger such as Mandibuzz, Latias, Zapdos, or Skarmory is recommended to keep hazards off so Porygon2 is not worn down. A bulky Fighting resist such as Landorus-T is also important to handle those attackers. Cleric support from Clefable or Sylveon is very nice since Porygon2 has no way to deal with status. Fairy-types have good synergy in general as they resist Fighting-type attacks and Porygon2 can easily take most neutral attacks.
 
 Trick Room
-The Calm nature buffs Special Defense in the same way that Bold buffs physical defense on the physical set. The EVs also mirror the physical set.
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 name: Trick Room
-Eviolite is, as on any set for Porygon2, a necessity because of the bulk it affords.
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-In general, this set performs very similarly to the physically defensive set, just countering special sweepers instead. This set also does better against physical attackers than the physically defensive set does against special attackers.
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 move 3: Thunderbolt
-The abilities are used for the same reasons as they are on the physically defensive set.
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 ability: Trace / Download
 item: Eviolite
 nature: Quiet
 evs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
-Any team that finds trouble with special attackers like Alakazam, Reuniclus, and special Aegislash should consider this variant of Porygon2. Many opponents are forced to switch by Porygon2's titanic bulk and Ghost immunity, allowing sweepers to get setup assistance by either defensive set. This set counters many special supporters, as well.
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-Starmie, support Gengar, Thundurus, and others are all countered by this set. It can also switch very easily into Greninja, Alakazam, and many others.
+Porygon2 can also run a radically different set from the previous two. Its low Speed coupled with its high Special Attack makes it a very powerful Trick Room sweeper. The first slots (beyond the self-explanatory Trick Room) boost Porygon2's sweeping capabilities. BoltBeam is a classic and never fails. Keep in mind that this variant of Porygon2 is strictly offensive. The last moveslot can be filled with either Recover for healing, or Tri Attack as a STAB move. Shadow Ball could also be used here to hit Ghosts, but it's not recommended. Hidden Power Fire is an excellent coverage opportunity to hit the very common Steel-types in the tier.
 
 Set Details
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 This EV spread neglects defenses (which are already huge with the Eviolite) for full-on sweeping capabilities. The Quiet nature drops speed, but this is useful for Trick Room. Trace is a great Ability, because many pokemon Porygon2 may come up against have abilities that grant immunities to their own types like Flash Fire on Heatran. Download is also helpful to improve your chances of sweeping. Analytic is not helpful since the goal of Trick Room is to move first.
-Support this set with attackers that counter the plethora of physical Fighting-types in the tier. Breloom is a good option, as it can land sleep on Terrakion, Conkeldurr, and Keldeo and hit them for super-effective or neutral damage.
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 Usage Tips
-Powerful physical walls like Skarmory also help Porygon2 out, as they can counter the fast physical attackers like Garchomp which are all too common in OU.
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 Porygon2 makes a reliable setter of Trick Room throughout the game, so it should be preserved to do this multiple times. It can also deal good damage under Trick Room and still handles many attacks. This is more of a support Pokemon for Trick Room teams, but it can't be used a sponge for powerful attacks.
-Bug-, Ghost- and Dark-types counter the many Psychic-type special walls if Porygon2 is not carrying Shadow Ball.
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 Team Options
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 Reuniclus is another good Trick Room sweeper that works well with Porygon2. Conkeldurr is a good tank in Trick Room and appreciates the support as well. Escavalier is an effective Pursuit trapper and has an extremely high Attack stat in general along with abysmal Speed, making it a great fit. Mega Abomasnow has good bulk and high Attacking stats and works well, but its Hail can wear down Porygon2. A few Pokemon that work outside of Trick Room like Garchomp are also necessary, though.
 
 Other Options
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 Porygon2 is such a versatile pokemon that there isn't much it can't do. The three sets listed are its most popular, but feel free to use any set that fills whatever niche spot you can't find a match for. One especially notable alternate move for Porygon2 is Foul Play. It provides coverage, as well as countering opponents with higher base Attack than Porygon2. On the defensive sets, Conversion 2 deserves mention because it can give Porygon2 useful resistances to Choice moves. This could be used on an Analytic sweeper set with BoltBeam and Recover. Psyshock can be used instead of Thunderbolt or Ice Beam if special defenders are proving a lot of trouble, but this sacrifices coverage and power. Discharge can also be used on any set except Trick Room for the paralysis chance, and Tri Attack can be used on defensive sets if you want a STAB attack.
 
 Checks & Counters
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-nature: Quiet / Relaxed
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 **Fighting-Type Pokemon and Moves**: Fighting is a ridiculously common offensive type, both for powerful STABs on Breloom, Terrakion, Conkeldurr and others, and in conjunction with the ubiquitous coverage move Focus Blast. Porygon2 has trouble taking out bulky Fighting-Types, and can usually be outsped and 2HKOed by Landorus and its ilk of Focus Blast users.
 
 **Taunt**: Taunt prevents Porygon2 from Recovering and setting up Trick Room. This prevents Porygon2 from what is essentially its essence: tanking hits. Without any form of recovery due to its Eviolite reliance, Porygon2 must either switch or hope not to die after being Taunted. Trick Room is also rendered null if it can't be used.
-Porygon2 can also run a radically different set from the previous two. Its low Speed coupled with its high Special Attack makes it a very powerful Trick Room sweeper.
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 **Trick, Knock Off, and Switcheroo**: Porygon2 is absolutely reliant on the Eviolite to work in any given situation, and any one of these three commonly seen moves can eliminate the item in an instant. Thus, Porygon2 should not stay in and hope to be successful against any known enemies with one of these moves.
-The first slots (beyond the self-explanatory Trick Room) boost Porygon2's sweeping capabilities. BoltBeam is a classic and never fails. Keep in mind that this variant of Porygon2 is strictly offensive.
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 **Status**: Porygon2 often sees itself afflicted with status, and without a teammate with Heal Bell, cannot get rid of it. Porygon2 can't use the Lum Berry, it can't use Psycho Shift, and it can't do anything to get rid of the poison that hurts it so often.