No. 0077
Ponyta
Fire Horse Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1 m 3′03″
- Weight
- 30 kg 66.1 lbs
- Base stat total
- 410 top 59%
- Introduced
- Gen I
- Height
- 0.8 m 2′07″
- Weight
- 24 kg 52.9 lbs
- Base stat total
- 410 top 59%
- Introduced
- Gen I
These Pokémon live in herds out in the grassland. Newborn foals lack their fiery manes, which will develop about an hour after birth.See all 16 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 90). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Ponyta outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156Ponyta · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 142Ponyta · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 110Ponyta · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 13 types
Abilities
- Run Away
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
- 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.
- Flame BodyHidden ability
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Run Away
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
- Pastel Veil
Prevents the Pokémon and its allies from being poisoned.
- AnticipationHidden ability
Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.
Competitive
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
#0077PonytaFire- Level 40
#0078RapidashFire
- Level 40
Moves
Level up 8
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Fire Horse Pokémon
- Debut
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Pal Park area
- Field
These Pokémon live in herds out in the grassland. Newborn foals lack their fiery manes, which will develop about an hour after birth.
Legends: ArceusIf you’ve been accepted by Ponyta, its burning mane is mysteriously no longer hot to the touch.
ShieldIt can’t run properly when it’s newly born. As it races around with others of its kind, its legs grow stronger.
SwordIts hind legs, which have hooves that are harder than diamond, kick back at any presence it senses behind it.
SoulSilverAs a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · XIts legs grow strong while it chases after its parent. It runs in fields and mountains all day.
Pearl · YAbout an hour after birth, its fiery mane and tail grow out, giving it an impressive appearance.
DiamondIts hooves are ten times harder than diamond. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.
LeafGreenIts body is light, and its legs are incredibly powerful. It can clear Ayers Rock in one leap.
FireRedA 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.
EmeraldPONYTA is very weak at birth. It can barely stand up. This Pokémon becomes stronger by stumbling and falling to keep up with its parent.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTraining by jumping over grass that grows longer every day has made it a world-class jumper.
CrystalIts hind legs, which have harder-than-diamond hooves, kick back at any presence it senses behind it.
SilverIt is a weak runner immediately after birth. It gradually becomes faster by chasing after its parents.
Gold · HeartGoldCapable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!Its hooves are 10 times harder than diamonds. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.
Red · Blue
Names around the world
- Japanese
- ポニータ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Ponyta
- Korean
- 포니타
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 小火馬
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 小火马
- French
- Ponyta
- German
- Ponita
- Spanish
- Ponyta
- Italian
- Ponyta
Sprites
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Official artwork
3D models
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
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Official artwork
3D models
Generation VIII · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 1 Spe
- Catch rate
- 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 82
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Field
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area
- Random caves across the Isle of ArmorTrade with an NPC · Lv 15
Green 4 areas
- Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–34
- Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
- Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–36
- Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
Red 4 areas
- Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–34
- Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
- Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–36
- Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
- Road 17Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
- Road 17Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Y 1 area
- Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
- Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
SoulSilver 6 areas
- Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
- Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
- Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
- Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
HeartGold 6 areas
- Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
- Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
- Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
- Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Platinum 3 areas
- Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
- Road 207Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–7
- Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–21
Pearl 6 areas
- Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16
- Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
- Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
- Road 211 (west, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–24
- Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22
Diamond 6 areas
- Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16
- Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
- Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
- Road 211 (west, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–24
- Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22
LeafGreen 2 areas
- Kindle RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
- Mount EmberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–36
FireRed 2 areas
- Kindle RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
- Mount EmberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–36
Crystal 5 areas
- Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
- Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
- Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Silver 5 areas
- Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
- Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
- Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Gold 5 areas
- Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
- Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
- Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Yellow 1 area
- Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
Blue 4 areas
- Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–34
- Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
- Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–36
- Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
Red 4 areas
- Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–34
- Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
- Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–36
- Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Shield 3 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
- Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Glimwood TangleWalking in the overworld · Lv 34–36