Ponyta
#77 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Ponyta
The best moves for Ponyta are Ember and Fire Blast when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Ember and Flame Wheel deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Ponyta family. Ponyta evolves into Rapidash for 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Ponyta:
View 2 costumes for Ponyta »
(which only change Ponyta's appearance)
Game images
Ponyta, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Ponyta is a Fire Pokémon. It is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Ponyta's best moveset is Ember & Fire Blast and it has a Max CP of 1,919. Ponyta evolves into Rapidash.
About
"Ponyta is very weak at birth. It can barely stand up. This Pokémon becomes stronger by stumbling and falling to keep up with its parent."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Fire Blast Elite TM | 140 | 1 | 1.68 |
| Flame Wheel | 55 | 2 | 1.32 |
| Stomp | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Fire Blast
Elite TM
42 DPS
|
8.6 | 118% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Fire Blast
Elite TM
42 DPS
|
8.5 | 115% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.5 | 102% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Stomp
33.3 DPS
|
7.3 | 100% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Wheel
26.4 DPS
|
7.2 | 98% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.2 | 98% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
7.2 | 98% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Stomp
33.3 DPS
|
7.1 | 97% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
7 | 96% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Flame Wheel
26.4 DPS
|
7 | 96% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.4 | 73% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.1 | 69% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Ponyta?
Ponyta is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The best counter to Ponyta is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Primal Groudon, Mega Greninja and Mega Diancie.
The top Ponyta counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 99% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% | |
| Primal Groudon | 91% | |
| Mega Diancie | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
170 |
| Defense |
|
127 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 30 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
727 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
969 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,455 |
|
Level 40 |
1,697 |
|
Level 50 |
1,919 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,212 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,576 |
Costumes
Ponyta costumes
Galarian Ponyta (Meloetta Hat)
- Can't evolve.
