Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetsurprised trainers with more events, as Porygon2 can be found in Mass Outbreaks and Seven-Star Tera Raid dens for the next two weeks. The newPokemon Scarlet and Violetevents focused on Porygon2 went live alongside the Switch 2’s global release.
Known as the Virtual Pokemon, Porygon2 first appeared inPokemon Gold and Silveras the first evolution of Porygon. Porygon2 could only be obtained by trading a Porygon while it held the Up-Grade item. Although Porygon2 eventually gained another form inPokemon Diamond and Pearlcalled Porygon-Z, the middle form of the Porygon line has carved a niche in competitivePokemonbattles.By holding an Eviolite, Porygon2’s defensive stats are boosted to higher levels, making it a viable option as a tank that can keep opponents off balance while utilizing attacks like Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt, and Tri Attack.
Following the conclusion of thePorygon Mass Outbreak event,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet revealed more surprises for trainers to participate in.Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Porygon2 Mass Outbreak and Seven-Star Tera Raid events are ongoing until Sunday, June 15, at 7:59 PM Eastern. Waves of Porygon2 will appear in Paldea, Kitakami, and the Terarium with increased Shiny odds. As for the Seven-Star Tera Raid,Serebii.net confirmedthat Porygon the Unrivaled will have the Normal-type as its Tera type, and grant the Mightiest Mark to trainers who defeat it.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Porygon2 Event Details (June 2025)
Porygon2 will have Analytic as its ability, along with the moves Tri Attack, Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, Discharge, Psychic, and Trick Room. Despite being a known Eviolite user, Porygon2 the Unrivaled carries no items. Ergo, strong Fighting-type Pokemon like Zamazenta and Iron Hands, or creatures like Blissey with high special defense, are recommended for taking on Porygon2 the Unrivaled.
The Porygon2 events also mark the start of a new era for thePokemonfranchise, as they coincide with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 console. On June 3,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetreceived a free updateahead of the Switch 2’s launch that allowed both games to take advantage of the new console’s updated hardware. With the free update,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetcan now reach frame rates of up to 60 FPS in most areas.
Along with the Mass Outbreak and Seven-Star Tera Raid events,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers will have an additional way to add Porygon2 to their collections soon. A specialPorygon2 will be distributed via a Mystery Gift Codethat will be revealed on June 7 and 8 during the 2025PokemonTrainers Cup in South Korea.
