Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ponyta is a Fire Type Fire Horse Pokémon, with a 24.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Ponyta can be found with Run Away, Flash Fire and Flame Body as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 410 combined Base Stats.
Ponyta Stats and Abilities
Based on Ponyta Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Ponyta Highest IV Stat is Speed 90 and the Lowest being Defense 55.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 50 | 210 | 304 |
D | Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 |
F | Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 |
E | Special Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 |
F | Special Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 |
D | Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 |
D | Total | 410 |
Ponyta | Detail |
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Best Nature | Hasty
↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Speed |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Run Away Ability 1 | Run Away allows the bearer to flee a battle with a wild Pokémon without fail, even if the opposing Pokémon has used a move like Mean Look or Bind, or has an ability such as Arena Trap. |
Flash Fire Ability 2 | When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle. |
Flame Body Hidden Ability | If a Pokémon with Flame Body is hit by a move that makes contact, there is a 30% chance the attacker will become burned. |
How To Evolve Ponyta in BDSP
Ponyta requires (Level 40) to evolve into Rapidash.

Where To Find Ponyta in BDSP
Ponyta has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Ponyta
Lv. 21-22
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![]() Ponyta
Lv. 23-24
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![]() Ponyta
Lv. 18-20
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![]() Ponyta
Lv. 14-16
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![]() Ponyta
Lv. 26-28
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![]() ![]() Strength |
![]() Ponyta
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Ponyta
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Ponyta
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ponyta Weakness
Ponyta is a Fire Type pokemon. This will cause Ponyta to take More Damage from Ground, Rock, Water Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Ponyta Weak Against?

Best Moves Ponyta in BDSP
Best Moveset for Ponyta Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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55 |
Flare Blitz
| ![]() | Physical | 180 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent. |
50 |
Fire Blast
| ![]() | Special | 165 | 85 | 5 | May burn opponent. |
45 |
Inferno
| ![]() | Special | 150 | 50 | 5 | Burns opponent. |
41 |
Take Down
| ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | User receives recoil damage. |
Best Moveset for Ponyta TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM50 |
Overheat
| ![]() | Special | 195 | 90 | 5 | Sharply lowers user's Special Attack. |
TM22 |
Solar Beam
| ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM38 |
Fire Blast
| ![]() | Special | 165 | 85 | 5 | May burn opponent. |
TM23 |
Iron Tail
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |



Ponyta Level Up Moves
List of Moves Ponyta can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Tackle
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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1 |
Growl
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack.
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5 |
Tail Whip
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Lowers opponent's Defense.
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10 |
Ember
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May burn opponent.
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15 |
Flame Charge
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Power:
75 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Speed.
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20 |
Agility
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
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25 |
Flame Wheel
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May burn opponent.
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30 |
Stomp
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May cause flinching.
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35 |
Fire Spin
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Power:
52.5 Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
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41 |
Take Down
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Power: 90
Acc: 85
PP: 20
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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45 |
Inferno
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Power:
150 Acc: 50
PP: 5
![]() Burns opponent.
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50 |
Fire Blast
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Power:
165 Acc: 85
PP: 5
![]() May burn opponent.
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55 |
Flare Blitz
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Power:
180 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
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Ponyta TM Moves
List of Moves Ponyta can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM22 |
Solar Beam
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
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TM23 |
Iron Tail
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM35 |
Flamethrower
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM38 |
Fire Blast
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Power:
165 Acc: 85
PP: 5
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM50 |
Overheat
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Power:
195 Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM61 |
Will-O-Wisp
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Burns opponent.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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Ponyta Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Ponyta can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Thrash
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
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Double Kick
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Power: 30
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Hits twice in one turn.
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Hypnosis
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Power: —
Acc: 60
PP: 20
![]() Puts opponent to sleep.
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Double-Edge
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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Horn Drill
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
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Morning Sun
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
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Flame Wheel
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May burn opponent.
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Charm
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
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Low Kick
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
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Ally Switch
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() User switches with opposite teammate.
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High Horsepower
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Power: 95
Acc: 95
PP: 10
![]() The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
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