Ponyta (Galarian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ponyta (Galarian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ponyta (Galarian)
Ponyta (Galarian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 52.000 DPS.
Ponyta (Galarian) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Ponyta (Galarian) is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Ponyta (Galarian) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Ponyta (Galarian) is Mega Gengar (52.000 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (47.429 DPS), and Mega Absol (47.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Ponyta (Galarian): After defeating Ponyta (Galarian), the catch encounter will have a CP between 934 and 994 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1162-1236 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ponyta (Galarian) from raids will have exactly 994 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Ponyta (Galarian)?
The best counter for Ponyta (Galarian) is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 52.000 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (47.429 DPS) and Mega Absol (47.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ponyta (Galarian)?
Ponyta (Galarian) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Ponyta (Galarian) weak to?
Ponyta (Galarian) is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ponyta (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Ponyta (Galarian)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Ponyta (Galarian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ponyta (Galarian) from raids will have 994 CP at level 20, or 1236 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 934. If you see 994 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ponyta (Galarian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ponyta (Galarian) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Ponyta (Galarian)?
For the best moveset for Ponyta (Galarian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ponyta (Galarian) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Ponyta (Galarian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ponyta (Galarian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (43.857 DPS) and Pheromosa (42.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Ponyta (Galarian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Ponyta (Galarian) is not currently available. Psychic-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.