Ponyta (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ponyta (disambiguation).

Ponyta ポニータ Ponyta #077
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Fire Horse Pokémon
Abilities Run Away or Flash Fire Flash Fire Blue-Striped ----- Flame Body Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #077 Johto #206 Hoenn #253 Sinnoh #090 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-176 Oblivia
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 66.1 lbs. Imperial 30.0 kg Metric 66.1 lbs./30.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Ground group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 152 Battle Exp.: 1521*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Ponyta (Japanese: ポニータ Ponyta) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Rapidash starting at level 40.

Biology

Physiology

Ponyta's physiology is similar to that of a horse. However, its mane and tail are made of flame rather than the usual hair. Its fur is cream all over. It is capable of leaping tall buildings in a single bound.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Ponyta's ability, Flash Fire, causes it to power up if it is hit by a Template:Type2 move, and causes the move to have no effect. Ponyta, as a Fire-type, is capable of using a variety of Fire-type moves, and is one of the few Fire-type Pokémon capable of using Flame Wheel. As Ponyta’s hooves are quite hard, being ten times harder than diamonds, it is able to trample anything flat in little time.

Behavior

Ponyta is generally a docile Pokémon, that allows humans to ride on its back occasionally. However, if angered, it may choose to burn its rider.

A newborn Ponyta is a weak runner and is actually barely able to stand, but its legs gradually become stronger and faster by chasing after its parents. An hour after its hatching, its fiery mane and tail grow out, which is said to give it an impressive appearance. Ponyta is capable of jumping extremely high, training by jumping over grass that grows longer every day. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing. Ponyta runs in fields and mountains all day, and it kicks back with its hind legs at any presence it senses behind it.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Ponyta live in grasslands, on plains, or anywhere that they can find plenty of grass to eat and run freely. One is likely to find them in Kanto, the Sevii Islands, and Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Ponyta is an herbivore, mainly eating grasses, small shrubs, berries, etc. It seems to have a special taste for the Shuca Berry, being found holding them often.

In the anime

Ponyta in the anime

Major appearances

Ponyta is first seen under the care of Lara Laramie in The Flame Pokémon-athon. Ash uses it in a race, in which it evolves to Rapidash.

In Holiday Hi-Jynx, Santa Claus had Ponyta to pull his sleigh at a time before Stantler was introduced.

Wings Alexander also had two Ponyta in Throwing in the Noctowl.

Minor appearances

Ponyta was also a member of Stella's circus in It's Mr. Mime Time.

Little Joy owned a Ponyta in Celebi and Joy.

A Ponyta appeared in Win, Lose, or Drew! as a Pokémon in the Contest.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP033 Ponyta Ash's Pokédex Ponyta, a Fire Horse Pokémon. Its mane is made of intense flames.

In the manga

Ponyta was first seen in the first round of the Yellow arc of Pokémon Adventures. Platinum also owns a Ponyta which serves her as a form of transport. Although a weak battler with nothing but a streak of losses against every gym leader it had faced, in Canalave City, it was somehow able to defeat both of Byron's Bronzong and evolve soon afterwards, becoming a Rapidash.

In the TCG

Main article: Ponyta (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

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

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Its hooves are 10 times harder than diamonds. It can trample anything completely flat in moments. Blue Yellow Capable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing. Stadium Capable of jumping over the Eiffel Tower in a single giant leap. Its hooves are ten times harder than diamonds.
Generation II Gold It is a weak runner immediately after birth. It gradually becomes faster by chasing after its parents. Silver Its hind legs, which have harder-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. Stadium 2 It is a weak runner immediately after birth. It gradually becomes faster by chasing after its parents.
Generation III 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. 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 IV 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 V Black うまれたばかりでは　たつのがやっと。だが　はしるほどに　あしこしは　きたえられて　そくどが　ましていく。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common Pokémon Mansion Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Uncommon Route 17
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver Crystal Common Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Kindle Road, Mt. Ember Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 206, 210, 211, 214, and 215 Platinum Common Routes 206, 207, 210 HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Rugged Road and Volcano Path
Generation V Black White None Breed Rapidash Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Cinnabar Island
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 26 Forever Level 26 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Joyous Tower (57F-59F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Volcano Cave (1F-19F) Dark Crater (B1-B13)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Chroma Road
My Pokémon Ranch	Random trade with Hayley *
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Lava Zone, Meeting Place *

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Diamond	Pearl	Shuca Berry (5%)
Platinum
Ranch		Passho Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 410	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 65.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Power 2/2 ★★
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 14/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 044 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 099 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 1313 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25 1717 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 2121 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20 2525 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 2929 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3333 Purgatory Fire Special 100100 05050% 5 3737 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4141 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 08585% 5 4545 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5 4949 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ponyta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ponyta Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	05050	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echo Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ponyta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ponyta Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100%	25
	Horn Drill	Normal	Physical	—	—%	5
	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Morning Sun	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ponyta in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ponyta in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ponyta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ponyta Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ponyta can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ponyta cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ponyta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ponyta Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
Dream World	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
A superscript level indicates that Ponyta can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ponyta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ponyta Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 077.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 10.9% Friend Area: Scorched Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My hooves are harder than diamond! 26%-50% HP My health is down by half, and my flames are burning low... 1%-25% HP I need help... My flames are guttering... Level up Oh, yes! I leveled up! Joy! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Oh, yes! I leveled up! Joy!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by launching fire and charging.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Ponyta plays in the Lava Zone. She's very skilled at Absol's Hurdle Bounce and also enjoys playing Bulbasaur's Daring Dash!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Ponyta  Fire

Level 40 →

First Evolution Rapidash  Fire

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Ponyta images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Ponyta is able to learn the move Horn Drill via breeding despite it lacking an apparent horn. Its evolution, Rapidash, has a horn, however.
• Ponyta and Rapidash are the only Template:Type2s in the original Sinnoh Pokédex besides the region's starter Pokémon, Chimchar, Monferno, and Infernape. This is especially apparent when facing Flint, whose only Fire-type Pokémon are Rapidash and Infernape. More Fire-types were added in the Platinum expansion.
• In August of 2007, employees of Game Freak put a Japanese Psyduck up on Global Trade Station for American Ponyta.
• Ponyta is one of fourteen Pokémon that it is possible to collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Despite Ponyta's Pokédex entry for Diamond saying that it takes an hour after birth for its flames to appear, a Ponyta's flames are completely visible immediately after one hatches in the games.
• Ponyta's Stadium Pokédex makes reference to it being able to jump over the Eiffel Tower, another reference to the real-life world. Tokyo Tower is referred in the Original Japanese version.
• Looking at the in-game Pokédex, it says that Ponyta is 3' 3" or 1m in height. Based on this, it would seem that its height is exaggerated in the anime to make it look more ride-able.
• Ponyta has the highest base stat total of all unevolved Pokémon that can evolve, excluding Pokémon that were at one time single stage Pokémon.

Origin

Ponyta and its evolution are based on fiery steeds in mythology, such as those belonging to the Greek god Helios, Skinfaxi of Norse mythology, or the horses of the Ashvins in Hindu myth.

Name origin

Ponyta's name is derived from pony. It may also be partly based on the Latin word "bonita", meaning "beautiful". It could also be a shortened form of the word ponytail.

In other languages

• German: Ponita
• French: Ponyta
• Korean: 포니타 Ponita
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 小火馬 Xiǎo Huǒ Mǎ - Literally "Little fire horse".

Notes

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Pokémon

#078: Rapidash →

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