Type Matchups
Ponyta is a Fire-type Pokémon. It's weak to Water, Ground, Rock moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Ponyta by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Ponyta excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 410.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Ponyta fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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Add to Team Builder →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponyta weak to?
Ponyta is weak to Water (2×), Ground (2×), Rock (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Ponyta?
The best teammates for Ponyta are Breloom, Virizion, Chesnaught because they resist Ponyta's key weaknesses.
Is Ponyta good for competitive?
Ponyta can work on a team with proper support. Ponyta excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 410.
Explore More
Ponyta is a Fire-type Pokémon
Breloom covers Ponyta's weaknesses
Virizion covers Ponyta's weaknesses
Chesnaught covers Ponyta's weaknesses
Paras covers Ponyta's weaknesses
Parasect covers Ponyta's weaknesses
Ponyta is available in Sword Shield
Ponyta is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Ponyta is available in Legends Arceus
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