Ponyta Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,919, Base Stats & Evolution

Q: What is the best moveset for Ponyta in Pokemon GO?

Ponyta's best moveset is Ember with Fire Blast. Fire Blast is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

Q: What is Ponyta's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Ponyta reaches 1,919 CP at level 50 and 1,697 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Ponyta?

A 15/15/15 Ponyta shows 969 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,212 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 727 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Ember Fire Blast

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Fire Blast is an Elite TM move. Fire Blast costs 100 energy for 140 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Ponyta takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6× Rock1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 170

Defense 127

Stamina 137

Stat total: 434
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 969 CP

Ponyta moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Ember Best STAB	Fire	10	10	1.0s	10	10
Tackle	Normal	5	5	0.5s	10	10

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Flame Charge STAB	Fire	70	33	4.0s	17.5	2.12
Flame Wheel STAB	Fire	55	50	2.5s	22	1.10
Stomp	Normal	50	50	1.5s	33.3	1.00
Fire Blast Best STAB Elite	Fire	140	100	4.0s	35	1.40

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Ember	Fire	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Tackle	Normal	3	3	—	—	—

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Flame Charge	Fire	65	50	1.30	Buff / debuff
Flame Wheel	Fire	80	45	1.78	—
Stomp	Normal	55	40	1.38	—
Fire Blast	Fire	140	80	1.75	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Fire Blast is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Ponyta 50 Candy

Rapidash

Ponyta (Galarian) 50 Candy

Rapidash (Galarian)

Family

Ponyta This page

Rapidash

Ponyta (Galarian) Galarian

Rapidash (Galarian) Galarian

Shadow forms Shadow Ponyta Shadow Rapidash

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Ponyta is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Ponyta

1

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 51.3DPS 1,854TDO 2

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 50.8DPS 1,837TDO 3

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 47.0DPS 1,134TDO 4

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 46.5DPS 1,123TDO 5

Shadow RampardosShadow Smack DownRock Slide 45.8DPS 565TDO 6

Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 45.5DPS 1,490TDO

Counters carrying Ground, Rock, Water moves deal the most damage.

How to get Ponyta

Team GO Rocket: Shadow Ponyta arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	40	1,467
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	40	1,588
Raid Catch	Lv 20	934	994
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,162	1,236
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	934	994
Research Encounter	Lv 15	706	751
GO Battle League	Lv 20	934	994

Ponyta in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers	4 Aug 2026	Wild spawn	Yes
Candela's Quest for Victory	9 Jun 2026	Wild spawn	Yes

Is Ponyta good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Ponyta has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	24
Lv 2	75
Lv 3	126
Lv 4	177
Lv 5	228
Lv 6	280
Lv 7	331
Lv 8	382
Lv 9	433
Lv 10	485
Lv 11	533
Lv 12	582
Lv 13	630

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	679
Lv 15	727
Lv 16	776
Lv 17	824
Lv 18	873
Lv 19	921
Lv 20	969
Lv 21	1,018
Lv 22	1,067
Lv 23	1,115
Lv 24	1,164
Lv 25	1,212
Lv 26	1,261

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,309
Lv 28	1,358
Lv 29	1,406
Lv 30	1,455
Lv 31	1,479
Lv 32	1,503
Lv 33	1,527
Lv 34	1,552
Lv 35	1,576
Lv 36	1,600
Lv 37	1,624
Lv 38	1,649
Lv 39	1,673

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,697
Lv 41	1,719
Lv 42	1,740
Lv 43	1,762
Lv 44	1,784
Lv 45	1,806
Lv 46	1,828
Lv 47	1,851
Lv 48	1,873
Lv 49	1,896
Lv 50	1,919

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0077
Height: 1.00 m
Weight: 30.00 kg
Candy to evolve: 50
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0077_POKEMON_PONYTA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Ponyta in Pokemon GO?

Ponyta's best moveset is Ember with Fire Blast. Fire Blast is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Ponyta's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Ponyta takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel.

What is Ponyta's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Ponyta reaches 1,919 CP at level 50 and 1,697 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Ponyta?

A 15/15/15 Ponyta shows 969 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,212 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 727 CP.

How do you get Ponyta in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers (August 2026).

Can Ponyta be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Ponyta is in the game. It could be shiny in Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers (August 2026).

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