Galarian Ponyta
#77 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Galarian Ponyta
The best moves for Galarian Ponyta are Psycho Cut and Play Rough when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Psycho Cut and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Galarian Ponyta family. Galarian Ponyta evolves into Galarian Rapidash for 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Ponyta:
(which only change Ponyta's appearance)
Game images
Galarian Ponyta, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Galarian Ponyta is a Psychic Pokémon. It is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Ponyta's best moveset is Psycho Cut & Play Rough and it has a Max CP of 1,919. Galarian Ponyta evolves into Galarian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | 5 | 10 |
| Psycho Cut | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play Rough | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Psybeam | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Swift | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| 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
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 DPS
|
Play Rough
30 DPS
|
8.3 | 100% |
|
Low Kick
10 DPS
|
Play Rough
30 DPS
|
7.8 | 94% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.8 | 94% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 DPS
|
Psybeam
26 DPS
|
7.6 | 91% |
|
Low Kick
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.2 | 87% |
|
Low Kick
10 DPS
|
Psybeam
26 DPS
|
7.2 | 87% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 DPS
|
Swift
21.7 DPS
|
6.8 | 81% |
|
Low Kick
10 DPS
|
Swift
21.7 DPS
|
6.5 | 79% |
|
Low Kick
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.1 | 61% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.9 | 59% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Galarian Ponyta?
Galarian Ponyta is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
The best counter to Galarian Ponyta is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, followed by Dawn Wings Necrozma, Mega Chandelure and Mega Beedrill.
The top Galarian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Gengar | 100% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 99% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 99% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Mega Gengar | 95% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 95% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 95% | |
| Mega Absol | 93% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 92% |
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 | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 24 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



