The best horse Pokémon

What are the best Horse Pokémon? We truly believe there is a horse Pokémon for all budding Pokémon players out there, and we can help you find one. From blazing manes, pointy horns, to wild stallions, these amazing creatures standout from the pack of 1000+ Pokémon out there.

Need more Pokémon tips? Be sure to check out our picks for the best dog Pokémon, monkey Pokémon, cat Pokémon, bird Pokémon, and bunny Pokémon. And if you want to get really nerdy, because of course you do, see what we chose as the best gen 2 Pokémon, gen 1 Pokémon, gen 3 Pokémon, and gen 8 Pokémon.

Here are the best horse Pokémon:

Ponyta and Rapidash 

You’ll undoubtedly recognize the likes of Ponyta and Rapidash if you grew up with classics like Pokémon Red and Blue (or Green in Japan). This iconic gen 1 Pokémon duo received a fresh makeover when the eighth generation of Pokémon rolled up, giving players a new type to play around with too.

In Kanto, Ponyta and Rapidash are 77 and 78 in the Pokédex, respectively – not bad at all. When a Ponyta is born, it can barely stand, but through persistent galloping, it becomes stronger, with hooves that can trample through anything. Now that is true horsepower. Rapidash, meanwhile, is one of the most competitive Pokémon out there, galloping at close to 150mph (ca. 241 km/h).

If you need help beating this evolution line in battle, check out our fire Pokémon weakness guide for the OG Ponyta and Rhapidash while taking a look at our psychic Pokémon weakness guide for the Galar variant.

Mudbray and Mudsdale 

The wait for another legendary set of horse was a long one, but hey, it was worth it. Mudsdale is a bona fide champ, with a mighty 125 attack stat and stab-boost that is sure to knock any electric or fire Pokémon for six. We don’t recommend getting on Mudsdale’s bad side.

Mudbray may seem sweeter, but this gen 7 Pokémon is a beast, and picking one up in the wild area of Pokémon Sword and Shield can help kickstart your adventure. Just make sure you let it run wild in the dirt from time to time; this creature loves playing in the mud – it even eats the stuff. You shouldn’t do that, though.

If you need help reigning in these horses, consult our ground Pokémon weakness guide.

Keldeo 

Our first legendary horse, or unicorn if you ask some due to the big ol’ horn on its head, is Keldeo. As the de facto leader of the Swords of Justice, Keldeo is a threat to any team, thanks to a diverse movepool, speed, and special attack stats that make it something of a potential sweeper. Keldeo’s potency as a water/fighting hybrid typing that opens up a myriad of super effective possibilities.

This horse is so majestic that it can even glide across water. I wish I could do that. You never know where it might pop up, though, seeking to further strengthen itself through training.

If you require help defeating this gen 5 Pokémon, check out our fighting Pokémon weakness and water Pokémon weakness guides.

Blitzle and Zebstrika 

Are these two horses Pokémon? Well, that’s an argument for another day. Blitzle and Zebstrika are pretty close, given that they are Zebra Pokémon. Look, if we’re really honest, they don’t quite set the world on fire design wise, but as a pair, they give us an idea of a future Pokémon Safari game may look like.

Honestly, we’re on board with trekking across the Savannah, looking across the plains at these galloping ‘mon. Plus, we’d possibly see Girfafarig and Donphan, too.

A fun fact about Blitzle is that it flashes its mane to communicate with other Blitzle, which is so adorable I can almost overlook the plain design… almost. Zebstrika, meanwhile, might have you thinking a thunderstorm is afoot when really it’s just this zebra running at full speed.

To tame these free spirits, consult our electric Pokémon weakness guide.

Stantler and Wyrdeer 

For years, Stantler was possibly one of the most boring gen 2 Pokémon across the entire roster, with it being a normal-type with no moves or abilities to write home about. Then Pokémon Legends Arceus arrived, along with Wydreer, the new normal and psychic hybrid that functions as your way of getting across Hisui on land.

Sure, we haven’t seen Wydeer in a competitive environment yet, with PLA not using any online battle features, but from its iconic status as a mystical deer of the mountains of old Sinnoh (and it’s close enough to a horse Pokémon, right?).

To beat Stantler and Wyrdeer, check out our normal Pokémon weakness guide.

Glastrier and Spectrier 

Gen eight seemingly took one look at Keldeo and said, “do you know what’s better than one legendary horse Pokémon? Two legendary horse Pokémon!” And they’re not wrong.

Arriving alongside the final DLC package for Pokémon Sword and Shield, Glastrier and Spectrier add a touch of nobility to the Isle of Armor, as well as a serious shake-up to the competitive meta. This is especially true of Glastrie, the ice-type, who leaves any dragon-type users trembling in its wake. Spectrier, unfortunately, is a bit of a glass cannon when it comes to battling, but it still has a pretty spooky mane, and we have to respect that.

To beat Glastrier, check out our ice Pokémon weakness guide, then take a look at our ghost Pokémon weakness article to defeat Spectrier.

There you have it, our picks for the best horse Pokémon. While you’re here, learn more about other creatures with our Gloom evolution, Munchlax evolution, Ralts evolution, Cetoddle evolution, and Scyther evolution guides.