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

Q: Is Shadow Ponyta good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ponyta has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 1,919 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

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

Shadow Ponyta has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Ponyta's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ponyta is a Fire-type Pokemon weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Ponyta, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Ponyta resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves.

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

Shadow Ponyta's maximum CP is 1,919 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,697 at level 40. Its base stats are 170 Attack, 127 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 434. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Ponyta?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Ponyta has 969 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1212 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,919 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Ponyta showing 969 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Ponyta in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ponyta can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Ponyta from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Ponyta as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Ponyta be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Ponyta availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

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 Shadow 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

Editor's notes

Shadow Ponyta is a Fire-type Pokémon — Pokédex #77, a Generation 1 Pokémon and originally from the Kanto region. It reaches a maximum of 1,919 CP at level 50 and walks as a 3.0km buddy.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Ponyta is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow 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

Rapidash

Ponyta (Galarian) Galarian

Rapidash (Galarian) Galarian

Shadow forms Shadow Ponyta Shadow Rapidash

How to get Shadow Ponyta

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Ponyta knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
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

Is Shadow Ponyta good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

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

Shadow Ponyta has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Attack is its highest stat (170), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.

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
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.00 m
Weight: 30.00 kg
Candy to evolve: 50
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0077_POKEMON_PONYTA_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Ponyta in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ponyta's best moveset is Ember (fast) with Fire Blast (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Ponyta's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ponyta takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Ponyta's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ponyta reaches 1,919 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,697 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Ponyta?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Ponyta shows 969 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,212 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Shadow Ponyta in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ponyta spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Ponyta be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Ponyta depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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