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# Pony Diffusion Prompting Guide

> Prompt Pony Diffusion with score tags, source tags, rating controls, safe negatives, and starter recipes.

# Pony Diffusion Prompting Guide

Pony Diffusion is an SDXL-family model built for stylized character work, anime/cartoon looks, furry or creature art, strong character references, and tag-heavy prompts.

Unlike general SDXL, Pony depends heavily on score, source, rating, and character tags. Put those tags at the start before the scene details.

> Need general photo, product, design, or cinematic image prompts? Use the [SDXL Prompting Guide](/tutorial/sdxl).

## Prompt Formula

Use this structure:

```txt theme={null}
[score tags], [source tag], [rating tag], [subject count], [character/style tags], [scene/action/details]
```

Reliable safe starter:

```txt theme={null}
score_9, score_8_up, score_7_up, score_6_up, source_anime, rating_safe,
```

Full quality string:

```txt theme={null}
score_9, score_8_up, score_7_up, score_6_up, score_5_up, score_4_up,
```

Pony can understand plain language, but the score and source tags are a big part of how the model was trained.

## Score Tags

* `score_9`
* `score_8_up`
* `score_7_up`
* `score_6_up`
* `score_5_up`
* `score_4_up`

Use at least the top three or four. `score_9` by itself is usually weaker than the combined string.

## Source Tags

* `source_anime` for anime styling
* `source_cartoon` for western/cartoon styling
* `source_furry` for furry or anthro styling
* `source_pony` for pony-style outputs

Put the source tag right after the score tags. Start with one source tag, then add or change it only if the style is drifting.

## Rating Tags

* `rating_safe` for SFW images
* `rating_questionable` for in-between content
* `rating_explicit` for explicit content

For general DopamineGirl docs, keep `rating_safe` in the positive prompt and put unwanted rating tags in the negative prompt.

## Common Character Tags

* `1girl`, `1boy`, `2girls`, `solo`
* `looking at viewer`
* `standing`, `sitting`, `running`
* `detailed eyes`, `detailed background`
* `long hair`, `short hair`, `black hair`, `blue eyes`

Use tags for stable identity details, then add a short natural language phrase for the scene or mood.

## Negative Prompts

Start simple:

```txt theme={null}
ugly, deformed, blurry, low quality, bad hands, extra fingers, text, watermark, signature, rating_explicit
```

To push away from a source family, add that source tag to the negative prompt. For example, add `source_furry` if you want a human anime character and the model keeps drifting toward anthro traits.

Use source negatives carefully. They can remove useful anatomy and style knowledge if you overdo them.

## Starter Recipes

**Anime character portrait**

```txt theme={null}
score_9, score_8_up, score_7_up, score_6_up, source_anime, rating_safe, 1girl, solo, long silver hair, blue eyes, school uniform, soft smile, looking at viewer, cherry blossom trees, warm sunset light, detailed eyes, clean line art
```

**Cartoon action scene**

```txt theme={null}
score_9, score_8_up, score_7_up, score_6_up, source_cartoon, rating_safe, 1boy, dynamic pose, red jacket, jumping across rooftops, city skyline, exaggerated motion, dramatic clouds, bold colors, detailed background
```

**Stylized creature portrait**

```txt theme={null}
score_9, score_8_up, score_7_up, score_6_up, source_furry, rating_safe, solo, friendly fox adventurer, green cloak, leather satchel, forest path, soft morning light, expressive eyes, painterly cartoon style
```

**Known character style prompt**

```txt theme={null}
score_9, score_8_up, score_7_up, score_6_up, source_anime, rating_safe, 1girl, [character name], detailed outfit, confident pose, dramatic backlight, cinematic composition, detailed background
```

Replace `[character name]` with the actual character. If the model mixes details, describe the hair, eyes, outfit, accessories, and pose instead of relying only on the name.

## Troubleshooting

**The output looks low quality**

* Use the score tag string at the beginning.
* Add a source tag like `source_anime` or `source_cartoon`.
* Add clearer subject, pose, and style tags.

**The image drifts into the wrong style**

* Add the correct source tag earlier.
* Put unwanted source tags in the negative prompt.
* Add a concrete style phrase like `anime screenshot`, `cartoon style`, or `painterly cartoon style`.

**The model changes the character**

* Put the character name earlier.
* Describe hair, eyes, outfit, accessories, and pose.
* For multiple characters, describe each character separately.

**Hands or anatomy fail**

* Add pose clarity: `hands visible`, `holding a cup with both hands`, `standing straight`.
* Avoid asking for too many limbs, props, and interactions at once.
* Generate multiple seeds and keep the best composition.

## Final Checklist

* Start with `score_9, score_8_up, score_7_up, score_6_up`.
* Add one source tag such as `source_anime`, `source_cartoon`, or `source_furry`.
* Add `rating_safe` when you want safe outputs.
* Put subject count tags like `1girl`, `1boy`, or `solo` before scene details.
* Use a short negative prompt, then add only the fixes you need.
* Describe important character traits instead of relying only on names.

## References

* [Pony Diffusion V6 XL on Hugging Face](https://huggingface.co/LyliaEngine/Pony_Diffusion_V6_XL/tree/main)
* [Pony Diffusion V6 XL guide](https://stable-diffusion-art.com/pony-diffusion-v6-xl/)
* [Pony Diffusion prompt tag guide](https://stable-diffusion-art.com/pony-diffusion-prompt-tags/)