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Ponyta (Japanese: ポニータ Poniita) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

Ponyta is a horse Pokémon that has cream colored fur. Rather than having a fur mane, Ponyta has one made of fire, which burns when it is happy or excited. On its heels are streaks of fire. About an hour after birth, its fiery mane and tail grow out, giving it an impressive appearance.

Special abilities

Ponyta can have the ability Flash Fire or the ability Run Away. Flash Fire allows Ponyta to be immune to all Fire-type moves and increase its Attack if it is hit by these moves. Run Away allows Ponyta to run from all wild Pokémon battles. After birth, it is weak. However, as it runs, it gets stronger. It is known to run fast and jump high. Its hooves are harder than diamond and its legs are strong a durable; able to absorb the shock from taking high jumps. It allows humans to ride on its back occasionally. However, if angered, it may choose to burn its rider by igniting its back.

Evolution

Ponyta evolves into Rapidash at level 40.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Pokémon Mansion Common
Yellow Route 17 Uncommon
Gold and Silver Route 22, 26, 27, 28, Mt. Silver Common
Crystal Route 22, 26, 27, 28, Mt. Silver Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Kindle Road, Mt. Ember Common
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Route 206, 210, 211, 214, 215 Common
Platinum Route 206, 207, 210 Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 22, 26, 27, 28, Mt. Silver Common
Black and White Breed Rapidash None

Pokédex entries

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Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
4 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
8 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
13 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire
19 Stomp 65 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
26 Fire Spin 15 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
34 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
43 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
53 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire
30 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
32 Stomp 65 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
35 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
39 Fire Spin 15 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
43 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
48 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Anime

Trivia

  • Even though its mane is made of fire, it is said that Ponyta will never burn someone it cares for.
  • Despite Ponyta lacking a horn, it can learn Horn Drill via leveling up.
  • Shiny Ponyta have blue flames for their tails and manes as opposed to red flames.
  • Despite Ponyta's Diamond Pokédex Entry saying that it takes an hour for its flames to appear after its birth, it instantly appears in the games when a newborn Ponyta is hatched.
  • Ponyta is one of the fourteen Pokémon able to collect a foreign Pokédex Entry in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
  • In the anime, Ash rides a Ponyta (which evolves into Rapidash in the same episode) but in "reality" a Ponyta would be too small to ride.

Gallery

See also

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