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Shiny Ponyta, evolution chart, 100% perfect IV stats and Rapidash best moveset in Pokémon Go

If you believe friendship is magic, especially with ponies that have fiery manes, then you’re in for a treat with the latest event in Pokémon Go! This month features the exciting Ponyta Community Day, showcasing not just one, but two variations of Ponyta! Both the Kantonian and Galarian Ponyta are taking center stage today.

Ponyta, known as the Fire Horse Pokémon, has two forms: the classic Fire-type from Kanto and the Galarian variant, which is recognized as the Unique Horn Pokémon. Both share Ponyta Candy as their resource, but to maximize this event, it’s wise to choose which Pokémon to focus on since they each have unique typings and uses in Pokémon Go.

This guide will concentrate on the original Kantonian Ponyta. If you’re more interested in its Galarian counterpart, be sure to check out dedicated resources for Galarian Ponyta.

For those unfamiliar, a Community Day is a recurring event in Pokémon Go that celebrates a specific Pokémon, enhancing shiny rates and offering exclusive moves and various other bonuses!

Ponyta will be appearing in large numbers during this event, providing the best opportunity to capture a Ponyta with 100% perfect IV stats. If you achieve this, it’s beneficial to know what moveset works best for its evolution, Rapidash.

Even if you’re not particularly interested in this month’s Community Day Pokémon, several bonuses may entice you to participate, including double catch candy and triple catch Stardust.

Ponyta’s 100% Perfect IV Stats in Pokémon Go

Community Day is an excellent occasion to catch a Ponyta that boasts perfect IV stats.

‘Perfect’ in Pokémon Go generally refers to a maxed-out, 100% IV version, which is the 15/15/15 you aim for in your Pokédex, raids, and competitive leagues. However, because CP is influenced by three stats, a perfect IV Pokémon is typically only the best version of itself in the Master League.

As you cannot see a Pokémon’s IV until you catch it, you can identify a perfect Ponyta based on its CP alone. If you’re at Level 30 or above, look for the following CPs for a perfect 15/15/15 Ponyta:

Level 30 (wild CP maximum) – 1455 CP
Level 35 (weather-boosted wild CP maximum) – 1576 CP

These values might differ if you are below Level 30. For Great League and Ultra League, the goals shift to achieve the highest level without exceeding the CP cap (1500 for Great League and 2500 for Ultra League), focusing on low attack and high defense stats.

To run Rapidash effectively, consider these perfect stat goals:

A perfect Great League Rapidash is 0/13/15, reaching 1499 CP at Level 23
A perfect Ultra League Rapidash is 0/15/14, reaching 2495 CP at Level 47
A perfect Master League Rapidash is 15/15/15, reaching 2782 CP at Level 50

Ponyta Evolution Chart: What Does Ponyta Evolve Into?

Ponyta, the Fire Horse Pokémon, embodies its name perfectly. It evolves into Rapidash with 50 Ponyta Candy. Rapidash is essentially a larger version of Ponyta, complete with a unicorn-like appearance, distinct from its Galarian counterpart.

The official Pokédex entries for these Pokémon reveal their majestic traits:

Ponyta: About an hour after birth, Ponyta’s fiery mane and tail grow out, giving it a striking look. It runs energetically in fields and mountains.

Rapidash: Known for its incredible speed, it can reach top velocity within 10 steps, galloping at nearly 150 mph with a blazing mane.

Rapidash’s Moves and Best Moveset Recommendation

While Rapidash is considered less competitive, it finds its niche in the Ultra League. For trainers wanting to utilize Rapidash effectively, the recommended moveset includes Incinerate (Fast), Wild Charge (Charged), and Flame Charge (Charged). Flame Charge not only builds momentum but also buffs your attack with each use, although the self-debuff from Wild Charge can be risky.

In the Great League, Rapidash can win against Pokémon like Talonflame, Jumpluff, and Azumarill, but it struggles against more meta-relevant Pokémon such as Dunsparce and Shadow Machamp.

In the Ultra League, it can defeat Cobalion, Talonflame, and Skeledirge but loses to strong contenders like Greninja and Swampert.

Rapidash’s Full Moveset

Rapidash Fast Moves

Incinerate (Fire)
Fire Spin (Fire)
Low Kick (Fighting)

Rapidash Charged Moves

Drill Run (Ground)
Fire Blast (Fire)
Flame Charge (Fire)
Heat Wave (Fire)
Scorching Sands (Ground)

Legacy Moves

Legacy Fast Move: Ember (Fire)
Legacy Charged Move: Wild Charge (Electric)

What Do Shiny Ponyta and Rapidash Look Like?

The chance to catch a shiny version of the featured Pokémon is a significant allure of Community Day events. With increased shiny rates during these events, players have a higher chance of encountering these special variants.

Shiny Ponyta, introduced in November 2018, features a striking golden-cream body with a blue mane, showcasing a vibrant color shift. Shiny Rapidash, while still impressive, has a more lilac mane compared to Ponyta’s striking blue.