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Ponyta(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves into Rapidash at level 40. Galar has a regional variation that is a Psychic-type Pokémon instead.

Physiology and behavior[]

Ponyta is an equine Pokémon with cream-colored fur. It has brown eyes and triangular ears with reddish interiors. Yellow and reddish-orange flames make up its mane and tail. The mane forms a short crest on top of its head and a short strip down its back to its tail. Additional flames are present behind its elbows and knees. The fire appears about an hour after hatching. It has four long legs, each ending in a single, gray hoof. These hooves are said to be ten times harder than diamonds and act as shock absorbers.

Ponyta are relatively lightweight for their size, as they have extraordinary jumping abilities and are capable of leaping tall buildings in a single bound. However, a newborn Ponyta is a weak runner and is actually barely able to stand. It gradually strengthens its legs and becomes faster by chasing after its parents and jumping over grass that grows taller by the day. In the anime, it is shown that Ponyta can control its flames so that its rider is not burned by them, and Ponyta only does this for those that it has accepted. Ponyta herds tend to live in grasslands, plains, mountains, or anywhere that they can run freely.

Galarian Ponyta[]

Ponyta has adapted in the forests of the Galar region, after generations of being exposed to the life energy found within. Galarian Ponyta has chalk-white fur covering most of its body. Instead of flames, its mane, tail and fetlocks are covered in a long, purple-and-blue, fluffy fur. Its eyes are purple with light-blue irises, and it has a small purple-and-white horn on top of its forehead.

Galarian Ponyta can absorb the life energy located in the atmosphere and store it in its mane, which will then become more colorful and potentially release a shining glow if there is a lot of energy to use. Galarian Ponyta's horn has healing powers; it can heal any slight wound with a few rubs from its horn. By looking into the eyes of a person, Galarian Ponyta can read the contents of their heart. Should it find any evil, it will promptly go into hiding. As shown in the anime, Galarian Ponyta can send pleas for help in the form of visions to people, even if they're from another region.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Ponyta is a member of Team Flame.

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue Its hooves are 10 times harder than diamonds. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.
Pokémon Yellow Capable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing.
Pokémon Stadium Capable of jumping over the Eiffel Tower in a single giant leap. Its hooves are ten times harder than diamonds.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold It is a weak runner immediately after birth. It gradually becomes faster by chasing after its parents.
Pokémon Silver Its hind legs, which have harder-than-diamond hooves, kick back at any presence it senses behind it.
Pokémon Crystal Training by jumping over grass that grows longer every day has made it a world-class jumper.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed Its body is light, and its legs are incredibly powerful. It can clear Ayers Rock in one leap.
Pokémon LeafGreen Its hooves are ten times harder than diamond. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond About an hour after birth, its fiery mane and tail grow out, giving it an impressive appearance.
Pokémon Pearl Its legs grow strong while it chases after its parent. It runs in fields and mountains all day.
Pokémon Platinum As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster.
Pokémon HeartGold It is a weak runner immediately after birth. It gradually becomes faster by chasing after its parents.
Pokémon SoulSilver Its hind legs, which have hooves that are harder than diamond, kick back at any presence it senses behind it.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster.
Pokémon White As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster.
Pokémon Black 2 As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster.
Pokémon White 2 As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster.
Pokémon Y Its legs grow strong while it chases after its parent. It runs in fields and mountains all day.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Capable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing.
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Capable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Kantonian - It can't run properly when it's newly born. As it races around with others of its kind, its legs grow stronger.

Galarian - Its small horn hides a healing power. With a few rubs from this Pokémon's horn, any slight wound you have will be healed.

Pokémon Shield Kantonian - If you've been accepted by Ponyta, its burning mane is mysteriously no longer hot to the touch.

Galarian - This Pokémon will look into your eyes and read the contents of your heart. If it finds evil there, it promptly hides away.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue
Pokémon Mansion
Pokémon Yellow
Route 17
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver
Pokémon Silver
Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver
Pokémon Crystal
Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon Sapphire
Trade
Pokémon Emerald
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Kindle Road and Mt. Ember
Pokémon LeafGreen
Kindle Road and Mt. Ember
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Routes 206, 207, 210, Routes 211, 214, and 215
Pokémon Pearl
Routes 206, 207, and 210
Pokémon Platinum
Routes 206, 207, and 210
Pokémon HeartGold
Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver, Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver
Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver, Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Breed Rapidash
Pokémon White
Breed Rapidash
Pokémon Black 2
Trade
Pokémon White 2
Trade
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Friend Safari (Fire)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Fire)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Route 112 and Jagged Pass (hidden Pokémon*)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Route 112 and Jagged Pass (hidden Pokémon*)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Moon
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Route 17
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Route 17
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Trade
Pokémon Shield
Glimwood Tangle Galarian Form

Bridge Field (Max Raid Battle) Galarian Form

Pokémon HOME Kantonian Form


Evolution[]

Kanto[]

Ponyta
Reach level 40.
Rapidash
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Galar[]

Ponyta
Reach level 40.
Rapidash
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Base stats[]

Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 85
Defense 55
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 90
Total 410
  • Galarian Ponyta and Kantonian Ponyta have identical base stats.

Moveset[]

Main article: Ponyta/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Red Green
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Red Blue
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Yellow
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Gold
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Silver
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Fire Leaf
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Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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Sword Shield
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Renders
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