Is Ponyta Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Fire immunity through AbilityFlash Fire is Ponyta's biggest upgrade in the remake. Rapidash at 40 is fast Fire coverage for Erika and Lorelei. AbilityRun Away is the alternative but only helps flee wild battles. The Fire immunity turns Ponyta into a safe switch against any Fire trainer. Available later than Growlithe or Vulpix.
Ponyta trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.
Ponyta trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Ponyta has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.
Ponyta resists most of Erika's coverage and hits back hard.
Ponyta has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Ponyta trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Blaine's typing presses Ponyta's defenses.
Rapidash has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Rapidash has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.
Rapidash has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Rapidash has the type edge here and should clean up Agatha's team.
Lance's team hits Rapidash's weaknesses hard.
Rapidash trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Catch Ponyta on Kindle Road (walking, Lv 31-34, common).
- STARTING (Lv 31)
- LV 31NormalTake Down9085%20
- After Erika
- TM35FireFlamethrower135100%15
- TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- LV 38PsychicAgility—100%30
- After Giovanni
- TM50FireOverheat19590%5
- LV 53FireFire Blast16585%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Ponyta should hit Level 40 before you reach Giovanni, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 40)
- LV 40NormalTake Down9085%20
- After Erika
- TM35FireFlamethrower135100%15
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- After Giovanni
- TM50FireOverheat19590%5
- LV 63FireFire Blast16585%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Ponyta in FireRed & LeafGreen
Ponyta only appears on the Sevii Islands. Eight grass encounters in both versions at common rates, all clustered on two routes.
2 locations to catch Ponyta
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Badge 7Where To Catch Ponyta in FRLG
The path to Ponyta starts with Ponyta at Lv. 30-42 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Rapidashor evolve from Ponyta (Step 1)
Ponyta Weakness
Water, Ground, and Rock moves hit Ponyta for super-effective damage. The Fire typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Ponyta Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Ponyta
 Squirtle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x143-170%KO Water Pulse 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x50-61% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x137-163%KO Water Pulse 2x43-52% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% | ||
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x76-91% Dig 2x43-52% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x122-143%KO Rock Tomb 2x65-78% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x143-170%KO Water Pulse 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x50-61% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x137-163%KO Water Pulse 2x43-52% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x76-91% Dig 2x43-52% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x122-143%KO Rock Tomb 2x65-78% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x120-142%KO Rock Tomb 2x42-50% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 2x111-130%KO Dig 2x42-50% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x113-134%KO Waterfall 2x70-83% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x147-174%KO Water Pulse 2x46-55% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x134-158%KO Water Pulse 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x130-153%KO Dig 2x43-51% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x124-147%KO Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x116-137%KO Surf 2x83-98% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x148-174%KO Surf 2x71-84% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x136-160%KO Surf 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x130-153%KO Dig 2x43-51% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x124-147%KO Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x116-137%KO Surf 2x83-98% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x148-174%KO Surf 2x71-84% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x42-49% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x116-137%KO Rock Tomb 2x40-47% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x114-134%KO Hydro Pump 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Blastoise builds →Surf 2x105-125%KO Earthquake 2x81-95% | ||
 Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodIcefall Cave Surfing | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x132-156%KO Dig 2x42-50% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x118-139%KO Hydro Pump 2x104-122%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x122-144%KO Rock Tomb 2x42-50% | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Omastar builds →Surf 2x138-163%KO Rock Tomb 2x50-60% Mud Shot 2x36-43% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x183-216%KO Rock Tomb 2x94-110%KO Surf 2x45-53% | ||
 Suicune Water | A | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Suicune builds →Surf 2x113-133%KO Dig 2x46-55% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x167-196%KO Dig 2x42-49% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x118-139%KO Hydro Pump 2x102-121%KO | ||
Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 2x174-205%KO Ancient Power 2x60-70% Mud Shot 2x36-43% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x122-144%KO Rock Tomb 2x42-49% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Pineco threatens a KO with Explosion (85-100%).
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySandveil ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Cacnea builds →Giga Drain14-16% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Pineco builds →Explosion85-100%KO Rapid Spin17-20% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemQuickclaw NatureImpish Moves View Duskull builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemQuickclaw NatureTimid Moves View Gastly builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityEarlybird ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ponyta View Doduo builds →Drill Peck66-78% Double Edge99-116%KO | ||
Ponyta Evolutions
Ponyta is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Rapidash. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 90 total stats over Ponyta. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
FRLG Ponyta Best Moveset
Fire with AbilityFlash Fire granting Fire immunity and a damage boost. 90 Speed is the standout stat. Rapidash one evolution away brings 100 Attack and 105 Speed.
Best Build
Ponyta best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power Water
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Ponyta misses out on Charm and Double Kick. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Overheat and Fire Blast, with Normal and Flying coverage and more rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Its body is light, and its legs are incredibly powerful. It can clear Ayers Rock in one leap.
Its hooves are ten times harder than diamond. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.
Ponyta FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Ponyta can be caught in the wild at Mt Ember and Kindle Road in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Ponyta appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves