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

Whether you can solo defeat Ponyta in Pokemon GO 4-star raids will be an important consideration as the challenge can't be completed remotely. Therefore, those without community support would want to know if the feat can be achieved alone as the Fire Horse Pokemon appears in 4-star raids following the September 2024 Community Day on September 14, from 5 - 10 pm local time.

Fortunately, it is possible to solo defeat Ponyta in Pokemon GO 4-star raids. This article highlights the exact conditions you must fulfill to achieve this feat.

How to solo defeat Ponyta in Pokemon GO

Before looking at the counters and conditions to solo defeat Ponyta in Pokemon GO, take a look at the creature's stats and moveset:

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Type: Fire
Combat Power: 20,914
Attack: 170
Defense: 127
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Tackle and Ember
Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Flame Wheel, and Stomp
Weaknesses: Ground, Water, and Rock

Also read: Pokemon GO Ponyta Community Day preparation guide

While several creatures can take down Ponyta on their own, only a few can do it before the designated 180-second timer runs out.

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

Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse takes 153 seconds
Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades takes 154 seconds
Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse takes 165 seconds
Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades takes 166 seconds
Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide takes 167 seconds

These creatures can achieve the feat in any condition as they not only inflict super effective damage but also resist incoming attacks.

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

Here are some critters that can solo defeat Ponyta in Pokemon GO 4-star raids under specific weather conditions:

Rain

Mega Swampert with Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon
Mega Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump

Sun/Clear

Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Therian Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm

Partly Cloudy

Mega or Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker

Windy

Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent

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Note that each of these creatures can single-handedly defeat Ponyta. This suggests a team comprising certain combinations should also be able to achieve the feat. However, exact combinations are nearly impossible to simulate.

To come out on top with the above-mentioned raiders, make sure to carry Max Revives to bring back your attackers to life without wasting excessive time.

The results are also contingent on your internet connection and app conditions being optimal. Faults in these might lead to negative results when trying to solo defeat Ponyta in Pokemon GO 4-star raids.

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Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul