Best Galarian Ponyta counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Galarian Ponyta in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Galarian Ponyta counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Galarian Ponyta counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	49.39	2621.31	2	106.1s	133.3
2	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	56.51	1747.40	3	92.8s	133.3
3	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	50.17	1750.35	3	104.7s	121.9
4	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	51.11	1478.90	3	86.8s	118.5
5	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	46.13	1630.73	3	106.1s	112.5
6	Gholdengo	Hex	Shadow Ball	39.92	2425.39	2	121.5s	111.4
7	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	44.71	1703.26	3	114.3s	111.1
8	Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball	48.81	1277.80	3	78.5s	110.4
9	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	44.11	1511.99	3	102.8s	106.7
10	Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball	42.84	1560.65	3	109.3s	105.2
11	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	41.48	1716.17	3	124.1s	105.2
12	Giratina (Origin Forme)	Shadow Claw	Shadow Force *	40.21	1815.60	2	90.3s	104.2
13	Mega Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	37.62	2090.47	2	111.1s	102.7
14	Mega Gyarados	Bite	Crunch	39.65	1773.41	3	134.2s	102.5
15	Mega Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	42.30	1449.72	3	102.8s	102.3
16	Mega Alakazam	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	42.98	1371.15	3	95.7s	102.1
17	Hoopa (Confined)	Astonish	Shadow Ball	39.85	1663.07	3	125.2s	101.3
18	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play	46.64	986.84	4	84.6s	100.0
19	Volcarona	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	39.74	1548.42	3	116.9s	99.3
20	Mega Gardevoir	Magical Leaf	Shadow Ball	39.38	1586.22	3	120.8s	99.2

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Galarian Ponyta in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Galarian Ponyta down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Galarian Ponyta counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Galarian Ponyta counter is Mega Tyranitar, followed by Mega Gengar, Shadow Tyranitar, and Mega Banette. The table also includes Mega Rayquaza, Gholdengo, Mega Houndoom, and Shadow Cursola, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Galarian Ponyta type chart

When fighting Galarian Ponyta, keep in mind the following that Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, and Psychic type moves.

Weaknesses

Bug	160.0%
Dark	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.