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
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Fire Blast Elite TM | 40 dps |
Defense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flame Charge | 22.1 dps |
Pokémon type
Ponyta Raid Guide
Ponyta has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
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 has 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 1,697. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 170 | |
| Defense | 127 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
727 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
969 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,455 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,697 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,212 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,576 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 30 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 40% |
| Base flee rate | 10% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
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
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Fire Blast Elite TM | 40 dps |
Defense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flame Charge | 22.1 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Wheel | 60 | -18.5 | 26.7 |
| Flame Charge | 70 | -8.7 | 22.1 |
| Stomp | 55 | -29.4 | 32.4 |
| Fire Blast Elite TM | 140 | -23.8 | 40 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Ponyta?
Ponyta is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The 2 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Ponyta are:
- Aerodactyl,
- Kabutops.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodactyl | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 100% |
| Aerodactyl | Rock Throw | Earth Power | 93% |
| Kabutops | Waterfall | Stone Edge | 91% |
| Aerodactyl | Rock Throw | Ancient Power | 90% |
| Kabutops | Waterfall | Ancient Power | 87% |
| Kabutops | Waterfall | Water Pulse | 86% |
| Aerodactyl | Rock Throw | Return | 83% |
| Aerodactyl | Rock Throw | Hyper Beam | 81% |
| Kabutops | Waterfall | Return | 81% |
| Kabutops | Mud Shot | Ancient Power | 77% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Ponyta
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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