Great Encounters / #6/106
Printed language: English · Pokémon
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Porygon-Z results from a software update applied to Porygon2. The program was meant to let it travel between dimensions, but its behavior became unstable and the objective was not achieved. Entries mention design errors and even debate the status of this transformation. Behind its digital appearance is therefore an experiment whose results elude its creators. The Pokédex describes an intelligence changed in unexpected ways rather than a technical success.
Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.Pokémon Shield says scientists disagree over whether Porygon-Z truly counts as an evolution. Pokémon Moon links its strange behavior to software intended for dimensional travel. Even its biological status remains under discussion after this update.
Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.
Additional software was installed to make it a better Pokémon. It began acting oddly, however.Poke-POWER
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a basic Energy card from your hand. Porygon-Z is the same type as that Energy card until the end of your turn. This power can't be used if Porygon-Z is affected by a Special Condition.Cost: Colorless · Colorless
Damage: 40x
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.
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