
The only downside to it is that it might gain an Attack boost instead due to the ability’s effect being dependent on the opponent’s stats.
Attack which is beneficial not only to its STAB moves but also to its coverage moves as well. On the other hand, its other ability is equally useful as Download has a chance to increase its Sp.Therefore it is important to have at least 1 normal move when deciding for Porygon-Z’s moves.
Adaptability increases its STAB normal moves from the standard x1.5 boost to x2. In addition, both of these suggested held items go well with Trick to cripple opponents especially those that depend on Non-Damaging Moves. Firepower invested ones should equip Choice Specs whereas if the choice is to remedy its average Speed stat, it should equip a Choice Scarf instead. A breakdown of the suggested moves for Porygon-ZĢ52 Sp.Atk / 252 Speed or invest the remaining on HPĬhoice Specs/Choice Scarf/Life Orb/Focus Sash/Assault Vest To alleviate this, another recommended move is Substitute as it protects Porygon-Z enough before its cover wears off. Incidentally, although Porygon-Z’s great typing makes it weak to only 1 type – Fighting, it still has Type disadvantages against Rock and Steel-Type Pokemon since its STAB moves and usual coverage moves do not deal much damage to them. Therefore it is important to have an ally that has great type synergy with Porygon-Z, one of these include Fighting-Type Pokemon.Īlthough Hyper Beam does deal huge damage, it’s immense power will be compensated next turn its charge requirement. Therefore its required to be supplemented by other non-STAB moves to hit Pokemon that resist them such as Ghost-Types.
Attack coupled by either one of its abilities: Download or Adaptability is powerful to knock out most opponents that don’t resist it.Įven though normal-type moves deal neutral damage to almost all types, its failure to deal super-effective damage is mediated by its great versatility. One of its most powerful moves is STAB Hyper Beam, coming from a high base Sp. Attack stat that utilizes STAB normal moves.