How to solo defeat Galarian Ponyta in Pokemon GO 4-star raids

Whether it is possible to solo defeat Galarian Ponyta in Pokemon GO 4-star raids would impact many players' participation in these challenges. Since these raids cannot be taken up using Remote Raid Passes, players without community support might not wish to partake at all unless solo victory against the Unique Horn Pokemon is possible.

Fortunately, it is possible to solo defeat Galarian Ponyta in Pokemon GO 4-star raids as long as you go in with suitable counters. The creature will take over Gyms from 5 - 10 pm local time after the September 14, 2024, Community Day event.

This article covers what creatures and conditions are required to solo defeat 4-star Galarian Ponyta raids in Pokemon GO.

How to solo defeat Galarian Ponyta in Pokemon GO

Before checking the counters and conditions you must fulfill to solo defeat Galarian Ponyta in Pokemon GO, take a look at the creature's stats and moveset:

Type: Psychic
Combat Power: 20,914
Attack: 170
Defense: 127
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Low Kick and Psycho Cut
Charged Attacks: Psybeam, Swift, and Play Rough
Weaknesses: Ghost, Dark, and Bug

Also read: Pokemon GO Ponyta Community Day preparation guide

Many creatures can take down Galarian Ponyta on their own, but only a few can do it within the designated 180-second time limitation.

Here are the best counters to take down 4-star Galarian Ponyta raids in under three minutes:

Dawn Wings Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam takes 136 seconds
Mega Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball takes 148 seconds
Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball takes 164 seconds
Shadow Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball takes 163 seconds
Shadow Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball takes 178 seconds

These creatures can achieve the feat notwithstanding weather conditions.

Also read: Pokemon GO Ponyta Community Day PvP and PvE guide

A few other Pocket Monsters that can solo defeat Galarian Ponyta in Pokemon GO 4-star raids under specific weather conditions are:

Foggy

Mega or Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
Origin Forme Giratina with Shadow Claw and Shadow Force
Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Blacephalon with Astonish and Shadow Ball

Snowy

Dusk Mane Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Sunsteel Strike

Windy

Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent

Also read: How to solo defeat Ponyta in Pokemon GO 4-star raids

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Each of the creatures listed here can single-handedly take down Galarian Ponyta. This means certain combinations of these critters will also be able to do so. However, exact combinations are nearly impossible to simulate, so you can mix and match but an erroneous choice would mean the loss of a Raid Pass.

Instead, it is best to solidify a strategy based on numbers and use the re-lobbying technique to re-enter the battle multiple times with a chosen counter. Make sure to carry Max Revives to resuscitate your Pokemon without wasting excessive time.

Lastly, note that faulty internet or poor in-app conditions might cause lags that spoil your plans to solo defeat Galarian Ponyta in Pokemon GO 4-star raids.

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Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul