Type matchups
Damage Galarian Ponyta takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Galarian Ponyta has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 410
Galarian Ponyta has a base stat total of 410, higher than 36% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (90). With Attack (85) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 50 HP, 55 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is frail.
Galarian Ponyta can have the abilities Run Away, Pastel Veil and Anticipation.
How to beat Galarian Ponyta
Galarian Ponyta takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Galarian Ponyta's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Galarian Ponyta's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Galarian Ponyta's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Galarian Ponyta is an alternate form of Ponyta, so it shares Ponyta's evolution line.
Best counters to Galarian Ponyta
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Galarian Ponyta weak to?
As a Psychic type, Galarian Ponyta takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Galarian Ponyta resistant to?
Galarian Ponyta resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Galarian Ponyta?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Galarian Ponyta with super-effective attacks.