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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
12dps
Fire Blast
Elite TM
42dps
Defense
12dps
21dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Ponyta family. Ponyta evolves into Rapidash which costs 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Ponyta:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Ponyta, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Ponyta is a Fire Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Ponyta's strongest 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Wheel | 55 | 26.4 |
| Flame Charge | 70 | 21 |
| Stomp | 50 | 33.3 |
| Fire Blast Elite TM | 140 | 42 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Fire Blast
Elite TM
42 dps
|
20.5 | 122% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Fire Blast
Elite TM
42 dps
|
19.1 | 113% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17 | 101% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Stomp
33.3 dps
|
16.8 | 100% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flame Charge
21 dps
|
16.7 | 99% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flame Wheel
26.4 dps
|
16.7 | 99% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Flame Charge
21 dps
|
16 | 95% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Flame Wheel
26.4 dps
|
15.4 | 91% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Stomp
33.3 dps
|
15.3 | 91% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.3 | 91% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 71% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
10 | 59% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Ponyta?
Ponyta is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Ponyta.
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 |