Ponyta (Pokémon)

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Ponyta Fire Horse Pokémon Unique Horn Pokémon ポニータ Ponyta #077 Ponyta Galarian Ponyta Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Fire Unknown Ponyta Psychic Unknown Galarian Ponyta Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Run Away or Flash Fire Ponyta Run Away or Pastel Veil Galarian Ponyta Cacophony Flame Body Ponyta Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Galarian Ponyta Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Ponyta 2'07" 0.8 m Galarian Ponyta 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 66.1 lbs. 30.0 kg Ponyta 52.9 lbs. 24.0 kg Galarian Ponyta 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 152 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 82 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Ponyta 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed Galarian Ponyta 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Galarian Ponyta
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
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 introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Rapidash starting at level 40.

In Galar, Ponyta has a regional variant that is Psychic-type.

Biology

Ponyta is an equine Pokémon with cream-colored fur. It has brown eyes and triangular ears with reddish interiors. Yellow and reddish-orange flames form 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 harder than diamonds.

Ponyta has extraordinary jumping abilities and is 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. In the anime, it is shown that Ponyta can control its flames so that its rider is not burned by them. Ponyta live in grasslands, on plains, or anywhere that it can run freely.

In the Galar region, Ponyta has adapted to forests by being exposed to the life energy from it. It has chalk-white fur; long, purple-and-blue, cloudy fur that is also on top of its dark-purple hooves; purple eyes with light-blue irises; and a 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.

In the anime

Ponyta in the anime

Major appearances

Ponyta debuted in The Flame Pokémon-athon!, where it was under the care of Lara Laramie. Ash used it in the Big P Pokémon Race, in which it evolved into Rapidash.

A Ponyta appeared in Holiday Hi-Jynx, under the ownership of Santa Claus. He commonly used it to pull his sleigh. It reappeared in Christmas Night, where it was seen delivering presents again. It was eventually replaced by a group of Stantler, as shown in Stantler's Little Helpers, and its current status is unknown.

Minor appearances

A Ponyta appeared in The March of the Exeggutor Squad.

A Ponyta appeared as an image in The Ultimate Test.

A Ponyta appeared in Pikachu's Vacation.

A Ponyta appeared in It's Mr. Mime Time as one of the Pokémon in Stella's circus.

Multiple Ponyta appeared in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, where they were among the Pokémon living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

A Ponyta appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A Ponyta appeared in Pikachu Re-Volts, where it was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.

A Ponyta appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

Multiple Ponyta appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

Two Ponyta appeared in Throwing in the Noctowl as some of the Pokémon seen living at Wings Alexander's barn.

A Ponyta appeared in Celebi and Joy!, under the ownership of a younger Nurse Joy.

A Coordinator's Ponyta appeared in Win, Lose or Drew!, where it was seen competing in the Slateport Contest.

Multiple Ponyta appeared in Odd Pokémon Out! as residents of Camomile Island.

A Trainer's Ponyta appeared in The Ole' Berate and Switch!.

A Ponyta appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.

A silhouette of a Trainer's Ponyta appeared in Throwing the Track Switch, where it was traded for another Trainer's Munchlax.

A Ponyta appeared in a flashback in Playing The Leveling Field!.

A Ponyta appeared in SS028.

Three Ponyta appeared in I Choose You!.

Two Trainers' Ponyta appeared in A Crowning Moment of Truth!. They were among the Pokémon attending the Wela Fire Festival‎.

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 in Pokémon Adventures

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Ash borrowed Lara Laramie's Ponyta when she couldn't qualify due to her having a broken arm. During the race, it evolved into a Rapidash and it became faster, allowing Ash to win the race.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Platinum's Ponyta

Ponyta was first seen in Ponyta Tale. It carried a postman to Pallet Town to deliver mail to Red but soon went berserk until it was calmed by a Venusaur, belonging to Red himself.

A Ponyta appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel as one of the Pokémon in Yellow's fantasy about evolution via evolutionary stone, despite it not being able to evolve through such a method.

Platinum owns a Ponyta which serves her as a form of transport, who first appeared in Stagestruck Starly. Although a weak battler with nothing but a streak of losses against every Gym Leader he had faced, in Canalave City, he was somehow able to defeat both of Byron's Bronzong and evolve soon afterwards, becoming a Rapidash.

Two Ponyta appeared in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shu has a Ponyta in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All.

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

Generation I Kanto #077 Red(ENG) 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 Johto #201 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 Hoenn #— Kanto #077 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 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 Sinnoh #090 Johto #206 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 Unova #— Black As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster. White Black 2 As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster. White 2

Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #077 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu Capable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing. Let's Go Eevee

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Pokémon Mansion Blue (Japan) Pokémon Mansion Yellow Route 17

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver Crystal Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Kindle Road and Mt. Ember Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 206, 210, 211, 214, and 215 Platinum Routes 206, 207, and 210 HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver, Safari Zone Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Rugged Road and Volcano Path

Generation V Black White Breed Rapidash Black 2 White 2 Trade Dream World Pleasant Forest

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Fire) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 112 and Jagged Pass (hidden Pokémon*)

Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Route 17

In side games

Generation I Pinball Cinnabar Island

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 26, Forever Level 26, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Joyous Tower (57F-59F)

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Dark Crater (B1F-B13F), Giant Volcano (1F-8F) MD Sky Dark Crater (B1F-B13F), Giant Volcano (1F-8F) Ranger: SoA Chroma Road Ranch Hayley's trades Rumble Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode B, Advanced Mode C) PokéPark Wii Lava Zone, Meeting Place*

Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F Rumble U Dream Gate: Flame Dance

Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 6 Shuffle Prasino Woods: Stage 553 Rumble World Ember Mountains: Furnace Mountain (All Areas)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Low Kick Ponyta	English	United States	5	November 1 to 7, 2002

Held items

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

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 IX, 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 1010 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1515 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 2020 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 2626 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 3232 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3838 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5 4444 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 5151 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 VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM07 TM07 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM08 TM08 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM09 TM09 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM11 TM11 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM12 TM12 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM19 TM19 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM27 TM27 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM37 TM37 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM45 TM45 Solar Beam Grass Special 200200 100}}100% 10 TM46 TM46 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5

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

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 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 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5 3737 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 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 VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Ally Switch* Psychic Status — —% 15 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 60 100% 25 High HorsepowerUSUM Ground Physical 95 95% 10 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 VII 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15

A black or white 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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
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: Shadows of Almia Group: Fire Poké Assist: Fire Field move: (Burn ×1) Browser entry R-176 It attacks by launching fire and charging.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● 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!
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fire Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #691 Flash Mob Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 100 Base Attack: 170 Base Defense: 132 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Tackle, Ember Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Flame Wheel, Fire Blast*, Stomp*

Evolution

Ponyta

Unevolved Ponyta  Fire

Level 40 →

First Evolution Rapidash  Fire

Galarian Ponyta

Unevolved Ponyta -Galar  Psychic

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• In August 2007, employees of Game Freak put several Japanese Psyduck up on the Global Trade Station for an American Ponyta.
• Ponyta is one of the fourteen Pokémon one can collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Ponyta's Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries state that it can jump over the Eiffel Tower and Ayers Rock, which exist in the real world. Tokyo Tower is referenced in the Japanese versions of Stadium and FireRed.
• Ponyta is the only Pokémon that has a different category for its regional variant.

Origin

Ponyta and its evolved form 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 mythology. The fire in its Shiny coloration refers to blue fire, which generally indicates a higher temperature than orange fire but may also be caused by certain chemicals burning at a normal temperature.

Galarian Ponyta may be based on a unicorn.

Name origin

Ponyta is derived from pony, a small horse. It phonetically sounds like the foreign word bonita (nice in Spanish, Basque, and Catalan; beautiful in Portuguese and Galician; goodness in Latin).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ポニータ Ponyta From pony and bonita French Ponyta Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Ponyta Same as English/Japanese name German Ponita Similar to English/Japanese name Italian Ponyta Same as English/Japanese name Korean 포니타 Ponyta Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 小火馬 / 小火马 Xiǎohuǒmǎ Literally "Little fire horse" Cantonese Chinese 小火馬 Síufómáh Literally "Little fire horse"

More languages Hindi पोनीता Ponyta Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian Понита Ponita Transcription of English/Japanese name

Related articles

• Platinum's Ponyta

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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