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Shadow Ponyta

Shadow Ponyta (Shadow)Fire
  • sunny
Shadow Ponyta is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Ponyta is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,697 CP and is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Ember / Fire Blast. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Ponyta Stats and Max CP

170 ATK
127 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1919 CP
Lvl 40
1697 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1212 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
969 CP
Lvl 15 Research
727 CP

Shadow Ponyta's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Ponyta PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Ponyta is slightly better than a regular Ponyta, but it's definitely not a Pokémon you would want to bring to a Raid. Maybe if your group is doing a funky raid train – sure, but not in a serious fight. Shadow Pony is a bit scary, we can't imagine Nurse Joy with a Shadow version!

Shadow Ponyta PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

No notable role in PvP.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
#171
Great LeagueGreat League
#649

Shadow Ponyta Type Chart

Shadow Ponyta takes increased damage from:Shadow Ponyta takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Ponyta takes reduced damage from:Shadow Ponyta takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Shadow Ponyta best moveset

Moves

Ember + Fire Blast

Fire
FireEmber
FireFire Blast
Shadow Ponyta's best Fire-type moveset is Ember / Fire Blast, with 8.67 DPS and 81.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Ponyta ranks #171 (E Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
1.FireEmberFireFire Blast6.878.6781.8
2.FireEmberFireFlame Charge6.858.6581.5
3.FireEmberNormalStomp6.788.5680.7
4.FireEmberFireFlame Wheel6.708.4779.8
5.NormalTackleFireFlame Charge6.678.4379.4
6.NormalTackleFireFire Blast6.628.3678.8
7.NormalTackleNormalStomp6.488.1877.1
8.NormalTackleFireFlame Wheel6.448.1376.6
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Fast Attacks

  • FireEmber10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ember
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Ember has no special effects.
    See Ember details page ↗
  • NormalTackle550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Tackle has no special effects.
    See Tackle details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FireFlame Charge70334.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flame Charge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.1s - 3.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Flame Charge details page ↗
  • FireFire Blast *1401004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy80

    Effects
    Fire Blast has no special effects.
    See Fire Blast details page ↗
  • FireFlame Wheel55502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Flame Wheel
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Flame Wheel has no special effects.
    See Flame Wheel details page ↗
  • NormalStomp50501.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Stomp
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy40

    Effects
    Stomp has no special effects.
    See Stomp details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Ponyta's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Ponyta's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Ponyta has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Ponyta CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Ponyta reaches a maximum of 1,697 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 866–969 CP, rising to 1,082–1,212 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 683–727 CP.

Max CPMax CP1697 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch683 CP - 727 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs911 CP - 969 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids866 CP - 969 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1082 CP - 1212 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Ponyta Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
124 CP275 CP3126 CP
4177 CP5228 CP6280 CP
7331 CP8382 CP9433 CP
10485 CP11533 CP12582 CP
13630 CP14679 CP15727 CP
16776 CP17824 CP18873 CP
19921 CP20969 CP211018 CP
221067 CP231115 CP241164 CP
251212 CP261261 CP271309 CP
281358 CP291406 CP301455 CP
311479 CP321503 CP331527 CP
341552 CP351576 CP361600 CP
371624 CP381649 CP391673 CP
401697 CP411719 CP421740 CP
431762 CP441784 CP451806 CP
461828 CP471851 CP481873 CP
491896 CP501919 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#77
Height1 m
Weight30 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate10%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PonytaPonyta
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
RapidashRapidash
  • Ponyta evolves into Rapidash which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Ponyta
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Ponyta

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Ponyta's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Ponyta.

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Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Ponyta Candy360 Shadow Ponyta Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Ponyta Candy12 Shadow Ponyta Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Ponyta Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Ponyta Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Ponyta Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Ponyta Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Ponyta Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Ponyta Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Ponyta Candy-

Shadow Ponyta Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Ponyta from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Ponyta in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Ponyta family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Ponyta in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

PonytaPonyta
RapidashRapidash
Galarian Ponyta (Galarian)Galarian Ponyta
Galarian Rapidash (Galarian)Galarian Rapidash
Galarian Shadow Ponyta (Galarian Shadow)Galarian Shadow Ponyta
Galarian Shadow Rapidash (Galarian Shadow)Galarian Shadow Rapidash
Shadow Ponyta (Shadow)Shadow Ponyta
Shadow Rapidash (Shadow)Shadow Rapidash

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer23s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Ponyta

Shadow Ponyta high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Ponyta. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Ponyta Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Ponyta Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueIts hooves are 10 times harder than diamonds. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.
YellowCapable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing.
GoldIt is a weak run­ ner immediately after birth. It gradually becomes faster by chasing after its parents.
SilverIts hind legs, which have hard­ er-than-diamond hooves, kick back at any presence it senses behind it.
CrystalTraining by jumping over grass that grows longer every day has made it a world-class jumper.
Ruby, SapphirePONYTA is very weak at birth. It can barely stand up. This POKéMON becomes stronger by stumbling and falling to keep up with its parent.
EmeraldA PONYTA is very weak at birth. It can barely stand up. Its legs become stronger as it stumbles and falls while trying to keep up with its parent.
FireRedIts body is light, and its legs are incredibly powerful. It can clear Ayers Rock in one leap.
LeafGreenIts hooves are ten times harder than diamond. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.
DiamondAbout an hour after birth, its fiery mane and tail grow out, giving it an impressive appearance.
PearlIts legs grow strong while it chases after its parent. It runs in fields and mountains all day.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, XAs a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster.
HeartGoldIt is a weak runner immediately after birth. It gradually becomes faster by chasing after its parents.
SoulSilverIts hind legs, which have hooves that are harder than diamond, kick back at any presence it senses behind it.
YIts legs grow strong while it chases after its parent. It runs in fields and mountains all day.
Omega RubyPonyta is very weak at birth. It can barely stand up. This Pokémon becomes stronger by stumbling and falling to keep up with its parent.
Alpha SapphirePonyta is very weak at birth. It can barely stand up. This Pokémon becomes stronger by stumbling and falling to keep up with its parent.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Capable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing.
SwordIt can’t run properly when it’s newly born. As it races around with others of its kind, its legs grow stronger.
ShieldIf you’ve been accepted by Ponyta, its burning mane is mysteriously no longer hot to the touch.
Legends: ArceusThese Pokémon live in herds out in the grassland. Newborn foals lack their fiery manes, which will develop about an hour after birth.

List of Shadow Ponyta costumes

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A list of Shadow Ponyta costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Ponyta’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fire-type Pokémon, Shadow Ponyta is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Ponyta in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Ponyta in Pokémon GO are Ember and Fire Blast. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.675 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 81.752.

How does Shadow Ponyta perform in Raids?

Shadow Ponyta's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Ponyta rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Shadow Ponyta is an E-Tier Fire-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Ponyta?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Ponyta: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Delphox.

What is Shadow Ponyta’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Ponyta’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1697 CP and 1919 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Ponyta be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Ponyta can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Ponyta Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Ponyta cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.