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
077Ponyta.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Fire Unknown
Category
Fire Horse Pokémon
Abilities
Run Away or Flash Fire Flame Body
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#077
Johto
#206
Hoenn
#253
Sinnoh
#090
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-176
Height
3'03"
Imperial
1.0 m
Metric
Weight
66.1 lbs.
Imperial
30.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Yellow
Catch rate
190 (24.8%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F077.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Field 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*

Ponyta (Japanese: ポニータ Ponyta) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Rapidash starting at level 40.

Biology

Physiology

Ponyta's physiology is quite similar to that of a horse. However, its mane and tail are made of yellow and reddish-orange flames rather than the usual hair. Its fur is cream all over. It has four long legs, each ending in a single, gray hoof. These hooves are said to be harder than diamonds.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

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. It also has extraordinary jumping abilities, and is capable of leaping tall buildings in a single bound.

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

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.

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. It made another appearance in Christmas Night.

Minor appearances

A Ponyta appeared in The March of the Exeggutor Squad.

A Ponyta appeared in Pikachu's Vacation.

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

Two Ponyta were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.

A Ponyta was one of the Pokémon affected by Drowzee's Hypnosis in Pikachu Re-Volts.

Multiple Ponyta appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

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

Little Joy owned a Ponyta in Celebi and Joy.

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

Multiple Ponyta appeared in Odd Pokémon Out!.

A Ponyta appeared under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer in The Ole' Berate and Switch!.

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

An unnamed Trainer's Ponyta was trader for another Trainer's Munchlax in Throwing the Track Switch.

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

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Platinum's Rapidash

Ponyta was first seen in the first round of the Yellow arc of Pokémon Adventures. 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.

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 Pokémon Get da ze! manga

Shū has a Ponyta in the Pokémon Get da ze! manga.

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 winning the race.

In the TCG

Main article: Ponyta (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

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 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
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Common Pokémon Mansion
Blue (Japan)
Unknown Pokémon Mansion
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
Pleasant Forest
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
Pokémon Rumble Blast Lava: Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Lava Zone, Meeting Place *

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
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 Shuca Berry (5%)
Platinum
Ranch Passho Berry Passho Berry (100%)
HeartGold SoulSilver Shuca Berry Shuca Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
50
110 - 157 210 - 304
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

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 Inferno 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 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 085}}85% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 140140 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 03030 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 075}}75% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png 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 
Nidoran♂NidorinoNidokingVulpixNinetalesMeowth
PersianStantlerSkittyDelcattyGlameowPurugly
PurrloinLiepardMinccinoCinccino
Captivate Normal Status 100% 20
PikachuRaichuSnubbullGranbullTeddiursaUrsaring
PhanpyDonphanSkittyDelcattyPachirisuBuneary
LopunnyGlameowPuruglyMinccinoCinccinoDeerling
SawsbuckCubchooBeartic
Charm Normal Status 100% 20
RattataRaticateCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosionPhanpy
DonphanSkittyDelcattyNumelCameruptSpinda
HippopotasHippowdonDeerlingSawsbuck
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Nidoran♂NidorinoNidokingJolteonCombuskenBlaziken
DeerlingSawsbuck
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
GrowlitheArcaninePonytaRapidashCyndaquilQuilava
TyphlosionChimcharMonfernoInfernape
Flame Wheel Fire Physical 60 100% 25
Nidoran♂NidorinoNidokingRhyhornRhydonRhyperior
Excadrill
Horn Drill Normal Physical —% 5
StantlerSpindaGlameowPuruglyPatratWatchog
MunnaMusharna
Hypnosis Psychic Status 60% 20
MankeyPrimeapeWatchogScraggyScrafty
Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
Espeon
Morning Sun Normal Status —% 5
NidokingMankeyPrimeapeTaurosTeddiursaUrsaring
SpindaBlitzleZebstrikaSandileKrokorokKrookodile
DarumakaDarmanitanCubchooBearticBouffalant
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 
B W B2 W2 Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
B W B2 W2 Heat Wave Fire Special 100 90% 10
B W B2 W2 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
B W B2 W2 Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
  • 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 moves

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Pleasant Forest Heat Wave Fire Special 100 90% 10
Pleasant Forest 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
 Pin077.png Pinani077.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani077.png 
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
MDP E 077.png 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 PA.png
( Fire )
Field move: Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by launching fire and charging.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW077.png 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
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Ponyta
Unevolved
Ponyta
 Fire 
Rare Candy
Level 40


Rapidash
First evolution
Rapidash
 Fire 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 077.png Spr 1y 077.png Spr 1g 077.png Spr b g1 077.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 077.png Spr 2s 077.png Spr 2c 077.png Spr b 2g 077.png
Spr 2g 077 s.png Spr 2s 077 s.png Spr 2c 077 s.png Spr b 2g 077 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 077.png Spr 3e 077.png Spr 3f 077.png Spr b 3r 077.png
Spr 3r 077 s.png Spr 3e 077 s.png Spr 3f 077 s.png Spr b 3r 077 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 077.png Spr 4p 077.png Spr 4h 077.png Spr b 4d 077.png
Spr 4d 077 s.png Spr 4p 077 s.png Spr 4h 077 s.png Spr b 4d 077 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 077.png Spr 5b2 077.png Spr b 5b 077.png
Spr 5b 077 s.png Spr 5b2 077 s.png Spr b 5b 077 s.png
Ponyta For other sprites and images, please see Ponyta images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Ponyta and Rapidash are the only Fire types 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 the Global Trade Station for an American Ponyta.
  • Ponyta is one of fourteen Pokémon that it is possible to collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
  • 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 referenced in the Japanese version instead.
  • Ponyta is able to learn the move Horn Drill via breeding despite it lacking an apparent horn. Its evolution, Rapidash, has a horn, however.
  • 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.
  • The in-game Pokédex says that Ponyta is 3' 3" or 1m in height. Based on the Pokédex size comparison, it would seem that its height is exaggerated in the anime to make it look more ride-able. However, if the height is meant to correspond with measurements on real-world horses, it would be 3'3" at the shoulder, fitting with the probable height of a 10 year old Ash (4'3" being the average height of a 10 year old). Since the height was set in Generation I, before the size feature of the Pokédex was implemented, this mistake may not have been noticed until later generations allowed comparison.
  • Ponyta has the highest base stat total of all unevolved Pokémon that can evolve, excluding Pokémon that were at one time single stage.

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. The fire on its Shiny counterpart refers to blue fire which gives a hotter temperature than the common counterparts.

Name origin

Ponyta is derived from pony. It may also be partly based on the foreign word bonita: in Spanish, Basque, and Catalan, it means nice; in Portuguese and Galician, it means beautiful; and in Latin, it means goodness. It could also be a shortened form of the word ponytail.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ポニータ Ponyta From pony and bonita
France Flag.png French Ponyta Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ponyta Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Ponita Similar to English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Ponyta Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포니타 Ponita Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 小火馬 / 小火马 Xiǎohuǒmǎ Literally "Little fire horse"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 小火馬 Síufómáh Literally "Little fire horse"



External links

Notes


Golem #076: Golem
Pokémon
#078: Rapidash Rapidash


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