Ponyta (Pokémon)

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Ponyta ポニータ Ponyta #077
Artwork from FR/LG
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 -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #077 Johto #201 Hoenn #253 Sinnoh #090 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— 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 Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 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 Fire-type Pokémon.

Ponyta evolves into Rapidash 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. It is capable of leaping tall buildings in a single bound. In order to withstand the force of landing, its hooves are ten times harder than diamond.

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.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Ponyta is an herbivore, mainly eating grasses, small shrubs, berries, etc.

In the anime

File:Lara Laramine with her Ponyta.PNG

Lara Laramie and her Ponyta.

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.

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

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

Wings Alexander had two Ponyta in Throwing in the Noctowl.

Little Joy owned a Ponyta in Celebi and Joy.

In the manga

Berlitz owns a Ponyta which serves her as a transport.

In the TCG

Main article: Ponyta (TCG)

Game data

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 little time. 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} 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 Common Routes 17
Generation II Gold Silver Common Silver Cave Area, Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28 Crystal Common Silver Cave Area, Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common One Island Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 206, 210, 211, 214, and 215 Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 26 Forever Level 26 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Joyous Tower (57F-59F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Volcano Cave (1F-19F) Dark Crater (B1-B13)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Nurue Highway
My Pokémon Ranch	Random trade with Hayley *

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.

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:

1. If Ponyta has the Flash Fire ability, the effectiveness of Fire attacks will be 0×.
2. In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start Ember 30 Tail Whip 32 Stomp 35 Growl 39 Fire Spin 43 Take Down 48 Agility

Generation II Level Move Type Start Tackle Growl 8 Tail Whip 13 Ember 19 Stomp 26 Fire Spin 34 Take Down 43 Agility 53 Fire Blast

Generation III Level Move Type Start Tackle Growl 9 Tail Whip 14 Ember 19 Stomp 25 Fire Spin 31 Take Down 38 Agility 45 Bounce 53 Fire Blast

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Tackle 7 Growl 10 Tail Whip 16 Ember 19 Stomp 25 Fire Spin 28 Take Down 34 Agility 38 Fire Blast 44 Bounce 48 Flare Blitz

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM07 Horn Drill TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM20 Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM44 Rest TM45 Attract

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM50 Overheat HM04 Strength

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM50 Overheat TM58 Endure TM61 Will-O-Wisp TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM04 Strength

By breeding

• Charm
• Double-Edge
• Double Kick
• Flame Wheel
• Horn Drill
• Hypnosis
• Thrash

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

• In Ponyta's Generation II shiny sprite, its flames are brown, whereas in later Generations they are blue.
• Ponyta is able to learn the move Horn Drill via breeding despite it lacking an apparent horn. This would make sense for Rapidash, however.
• Ponyta and Rapidash are the only Template:Type2s in the Sinnoh Dex besides the region's starter Pokémon, Chimchar, Monferno, and Infernape. This is especially apparent when facing Flint, who only has Rapidash and Infernape as actual Fire-type Pokémon.
• Ponyta is one of fourteen Pokémon that it is possible to collect foreign Pokédex entries for.

Origin

Ponyta is based on a horse.

Name origin

Ponyta's name is derived from pony. It may also be partly based on the Spanish word "bonita", meaning "beautiful".

In other languages

• German: Ponita
• French: Ponyta
• Korean: 포니타 Ponita
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 小火馬 - Literally "little fire horse".

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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