Official artwork for Galarian Ponyta in Pokémon Sword and Shield

As another way to promote Pokémon Sword and Shield, The Pokémon Company was broadcasting live footage from Glimwood Tangle in the Galar region. During the stream, a number of Pokémon were shown off and therefore confirmed to appear in Pokémon Sword and Shield, including Morelull, Phantump, Impidimp, Shiinotic and a new Pokémon that with a pony/horse-like body that turned out to be Galarian Ponyta. There are two different forms of Galarian Ponyta, one of which lacks a tail. One appears to also be capable of glowing. Akin to how Sirfetch’d is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, Famitsu has revealed that Galarian Ponyta is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. The Pokémon Company has confirmed this via the latest official trailer for the upcoming duo of Pokémon games: