To evolve Porygon into Porygon-Z, Porygon must first evolve into Porygon2 by Trade + Hold Up-Grade. Then trade Porygon2 while it meets this requirement: Trade + Hold Dubious Disc.

Required Pokémon

Porygon

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Evolution Method

Method: Trade + Hold Dubious Disc
Held item: Dubious Disc

Step-by-step Guide

1Catch or obtain Porygon.
2Evolve Porygon into Porygon2: Trade + Hold Up-Grade.
3Evolve Porygon2 into Porygon-Z: Trade + Hold Dubious Disc.
4Open the Porygon-Z Pokédex entry to review types, stats, moves, and availability.

Evolution Chain

Porygon

→

Trade + Hold Up-Grade

Porygon2

→

Trade + Hold Dubious Disc

Porygon-Z

Game / Version Notes

Evolution availability and exact requirements may vary by game version. Check the linked Pokédex entries for version-specific context.

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FAQ

How do you evolve Porygon into Porygon-Z?

To evolve Porygon into Porygon-Z, Porygon must first evolve into Porygon2 by Trade + Hold Up-Grade. Then trade Porygon2 while it meets this requirement: Trade + Hold Dubious Disc.

What is the evolution method for Porygon2 into Porygon-Z?

Porygon2 evolves into Porygon-Z by Trade + Hold Dubious Disc.

Can Porygon evolve directly into Porygon-Z?

No. The full path is Porygon → Porygon2 → Porygon-Z.

Is Porygon-Z available in every Pokémon game?

Evolution availability and exact requirements may vary by game version. Check the Pokémon’s location and move data for version-specific details.

How to Evolve Porygon into Porygon-Z

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