What are the best Horse Pokémon? Whether you're a seasoned trainer or just starting your journey, there's a horse Pokémon out there for everyone. From blazing manes and icy hooves to mystical horns and shadowy forms, these equine-inspired creatures bring serious power and style to your team. With over 1,000 Pokémon to choose from, we've rounded up the best horse Pokémon that truly stand out from the herd.
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 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 hold their ground as iconic horse Pokémon, sitting at numbers 77 and 78 in the Pokédex, respectively. A newborn Ponyta may struggle to stand, but with relentless galloping, it quickly builds strength, eventually developing hooves tough enough to trample just about anything. That's true horsepower.
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, depending on how you see that big ol' horn, is Keldeo. As the de facto leader of the Swords of Justice, Keldeo stands out as a serious threat to any team. Its impressive Speed and Special Attack stats, combined with a diverse movepool, make it a strong contender as a potential sweeper. What sets it apart, though, is its unique Water/Fighting typing, opening the door to a wide range of super-effective matchups that can turn the tide of battle in an instant.
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.