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Ponyta.

national dex #077 · gen I
BST 410 · fire
Ponyta official artwork
fire
#077 · gen I
Profile
HP
50
ATK
85
DEF
55
SPA
65
SPD
65
SPE
90
BST 410 · best Speed 90 · worst HP 50 · meters scale to 200

Ponyta is weak to Water, Ground, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Typingfire
AbilitiesFlash Fire, Run Away, Flame Body
Height, weight1.0 m / 30.0 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Ponyta base stats

BST 410 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP50210304
Atk85157295
Def55103229
SpA65121251
SpD65121251
Spe90166306
BST410bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Ponyta weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat2
ele1
gra½
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Ground, Rock
Resists
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Ponyta abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Flash FireProtects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Run AwayEnsures success fleeing from wild battles.
Flame BodyhiddenHas a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Ponyta evolution line

2 stages

Ponyta evolves into Rapidash: level it up to 40 or higher. How to evolve Ponyta, every game

Best Ponyta moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
fireInfernoSPEC100
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
grassSolar BladePHYS125
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
steelIron TailPHYS100

Ponyta moves

gen 8 · 81 moves · 18 level-up · 38 TM/HM · 11 egg · 14 tutor
8 moves · Ponyta appears in 15 games
TackleL1Double HitL9EmberL16HypnosisL21Flame WheelL25Double EdgeL37Fire BlastL53Flare BlitzL55
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Double HitnormalPHYS3590%10Level 9
Double KickfightingPHYS30100%30Level 15
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 16
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Level 21
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20Level 21
Flame WheelSTABfirePHYS60100%25Level 25
Tail WhipnormalSTAT-100%30Level 30
StompnormalPHYS65100%20Level 32
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 35
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 37
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15Level 39
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 44
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Level 45
InfernoSTABfireSPEC10050%5Level 45
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 48
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5Level 53
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15Level 55
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
High HorsepowergroundPHYS9595%10TM / HM
Horn DrillnormalPHYS-30%5TM / HM
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
Mystical FireSTABfireSPEC75100%10TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Solar BladegrassPHYS125100%10TM / HM
StrengthnormalPHYS80100%15TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15Egg
CharmfairySTAT-100%20Egg
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Egg
Double KickfightingPHYS30100%30Egg
Flame WheelSTABfirePHYS60100%25Egg
High HorsepowergroundPHYS9595%10Egg
Horn DrillnormalPHYS-30%5Egg
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Egg
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Egg
Morning SunnormalSTAT--5Egg
ThrashnormalPHYS120100%10Egg
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15Tutor
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor

Ponyta Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

It can’t run properly when it’s newly born. As it races around with others of its kind, its legs grow stronger.

Shield

If you’ve been accepted by Ponyta, its burning mane is mysteriously no longer hot to the touch.

Legends: Arceus

These Pokémon live in herds out in the grassland. Newborn foals lack their fiery manes, which will develop about an hour after birth.

Generation VII1 entry
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Capable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing.

Generation VI3 entries
X

As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster.

Y

Its legs grow strong while it chases after its parent. It runs in fields and mountains all day.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster.

Generation IV5 entries
Diamond

About an hour after birth, its fiery mane and tail grow out, giving it an impressive appearance.

Pearl

Its legs grow strong while it chases after its parent. It runs in fields and mountains all day.

Platinum

As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster.

HeartGold

It is a weak runner immediately after birth. It gradually becomes faster by chasing after its parents.

SoulSilver

Its hind legs, which have hooves that are harder than diamond, kick back at any presence it senses behind it.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

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.

Emerald

A PONYTA is very weak at birth. It can barely stand up. Its legs become stronger as it stumbles and falls while trying to keep up with its parent.

FireRed

Its body is light, and its legs are incredibly powerful. It can clear Ayers Rock in one leap.

LeafGreen

Its hooves are ten times harder than diamond. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It is a weak run­ ner immediately after birth. It gradually becomes faster by chasing after its parents.

Silver

Its hind legs, which have hard­ er-than-diamond hooves, kick back at any presence it senses behind it.

Crystal

Training by jumping over grass that grows longer every day has made it a world-class jumper.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

Its hooves are 10 times harder than diamonds. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.

Yellow

Capable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing.

Ponyta species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorYellow
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatGrassland
Height1.0 m (3'03")
Weight30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate190 (74.5%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience82
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#077
Kanto#077
Johto#201
Sinnoh#090
Sinnoh (Pt)#090
Johto (HGSS)#206
Let's Go Kanto#077
Galar#333
Crown Tundra#105
Hisui#023
Wild held items
Shuca Berry5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread85 Atk / 65 SpA
Best statSpeed 90good
Speed tier90 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load3 weak / 6 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty190 / 255easy, about 74.5% per ball

About Ponyta

Ponyta is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It can’t run properly when it’s newly born. As it races around with others of its kind, its legs grow stronger. Ponyta stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Ponyta base stats

Ponyta has a base stat total of 410, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 90 (good), while its lowest is HP at 50 (below average). Ponyta is moderately fast with a base Speed of 90.

Ponyta weaknesses and resistances

As a Fire-type, Ponyta is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Ponyta 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Ponyta abilities

Ponyta's abilities include Flash Fire, Run Away, Flame Body. Flash Fire protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.. Run Away ensures success fleeing from wild battles. Its Hidden Ability is Flame Body, which has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Ponyta moves and learnset

Ponyta can learn 81 moves in Generation 8, including 18 by leveling up, 38 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Inferno (Fire, 100 power). For coverage, Ponyta can learn Solar Blade (Grass), Double Edge (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).

Training Ponyta

Ponyta has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Ponyta yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Ponyta belongs to the Ground egg group. Ponyta is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Ponyta → Rapidash). Wild Ponyta may be found holding Shuca Berry.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Ponyta. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Ponyta, or use the team builder to see how Ponyta fits into your squad.

Tools for Ponyta
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