Porygon-Z (Unbroken Bonds 157) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Porygon-Z from the Unbroken Bonds set is a Rare Holo Stage 2 card with 130 HP. It features the ability Crazy Code and the attack Tantrum. As card number 157, it’s a notable pick for collectors who enjoy digital-themed Pokémon and energy-centric strategies.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Porygon2)
• Ability: Crazy Code — Attach Special Energy cards from your hand to any of your Pokémon as often as you like during your turn before attacking.
• Attack: Tantrum — Deals 120 damage but causes Porygon-Z to become Confused.
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Flavor Text: Its behavior is noticeably unstable, which is apparently due to the incompetence of the engineer who updated its programming.
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Key Printings

The key printing of Porygon-Z in Unbroken Bonds is card number 157, a Rare Holo illustrated by Misa Tsutsui. Its gameplay reflects the Pokémon’s unstable nature through a flexible energy-attachment ability and a high-power, self-risk attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “sm10” and card number “157.” The card is a Stage 2 Colorless Pokémon with a Rare Holo rarity symbol.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a protective sleeve to preserve the holofoil finish.
• Keep the card away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): Porygon-Z appears as a Rare Holo Stage 2 card with a unique ability that allows flexible energy attachment and a powerful but risky attack. This set highlights its unstable programming through gameplay mechanics and flavor text, making it a distinctive addition for collectors interested in digital-themed Pokémon.