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Best Pony Diffusion NSFW Models (Uncensored)

Pony Diffusion V6 XL with rating_explicit is the starting point — 840,997 downloads, 71,342 reviews, and NSFW is a first-class training category, not a hack. For steadier anatomy, AutismMix_pony (220,344 version downloads, 31,372 reviews) tames V6 without killing explicit output. For artist-style NSFW, the NSFW Styles for PonyDiffusionV6 LoRA pack gives you five curated looks on one Pony base.


The Models

1. Pony Diffusion V6 XL — V6 (start with this one)

Top Pick

840,997 downloads and 71,342 reviews. NSFW is built into the training, not bolted on. CLIP skip 2, Euler a, 25 steps.

Architecture: Pony (SDXL) · VRAM: 8 GB+ (1024²) · Best for: Default NSFW base — rating_explicit is first-class

View on CivitAI →

2. AutismMix SDXL (AutismMix_pony)

220,344 version downloads, 31,372 reviews. Tames V6's twitchy output; use as LoRA training base.

Architecture: SDXL merge (Pony base) · VRAM: 8 GB+ typical · Best for: Steadier NSFW anatomy without heavy negatives

View on CivitAI →

3. NSFW Styles for PonyDiffusionV6 (5 LoRAs)

Five curated NSFW LoRAs (Gagala, Melonart, Shadman, Iparupua, Zumi). Don't stack them.

Architecture: SDXL LoRA (Pony base) · VRAM: same as Pony base · Best for: Artist-style NSFW — one style per workflow

View on CivitAI →

4. Gehenna Fusion v1.5

4,670 downloads, 667 reviews. CLIP skip 1, not 2 — don't mix presets.

Architecture: SDXL merge (Pony base) · VRAM: 6.62 GB file · Best for: Drawn/realistic NSFW with Pony LoRAs

View on CivitAI →

5. DAMN! v5.0

16,082 downloads, 1,382 reviews. Different prompt rules: masterpiece, best quality, realistic.

Architecture: Illustrious · VRAM: 6.46 GB file · Best for: Realistic NSFW — no score_* tags, no Pony LoRAs

View on CivitAI →

This Page vs the General Pony List

This page Best Pony Diffusion Models
Explicit workflows: rating_explicit tags, NSFW LoRAs, uncensored checkpoint picks Ecosystem overview: V6 vs V7, merges, Illustrious lane, clip-skip comparison
Prompt recipes tuned for NSFW output Prompt basics for all content types
Civitai NSFW gate notes + legal framing Download stats + general recommendations

If you haven't picked a Pony base yet, read the general list first. This page assumes you already know V6 is the starting checkpoint and you're here because you want explicit output.

The rating_explicit Workflow

Pony V6 doesn't hide NSFW behind a toggle you have to hack. The model trained on ~2.6M images split roughly evenly across safe, questionable, and explicit content (per the Hugging Face README). You select what you want with tags:

  • rating_explicit — activates the explicit training data
  • rating_questionable — middle ground
  • rating_safe — SFW output

Pair the rating tag with quality and source tags in this order:

score_9, score_8_up, score_7_up, score_6_up, source_anime, rating_explicit, [your subject tags]

Don't use score_9 alone — the full string matters. Set CLIP skip 2 and Euler a at 25 steps, 1024². Negative prompts are optional; the author says the model handles most quality control through the score system. AutismMix's creator goes further: heavy negative stacks can actively hurt output.

The Models

1. Pony Diffusion V6 XL — V6 (start with this one)

The base checkpoint for every Pony NSFW workflow — explicit content is built in, not bolted on.

Architecture VRAM Best For
SDXL fine-tune (Pony) ~8 GB+ at 1024²; ~6.94 GB file Tag-native NSFW with the largest LoRA ecosystem

840,997 downloads and 71,342 reviews (Overwhelmingly Positive) on the flagship Civitai version. rating_explicit is a first-class tag here — the model was trained on explicit content, not patched after the fact. CLIP skip 2, Euler a, 25 steps at 1024². License is a modified Fair AI Public License 1.0-SD with extra rules on monetized inference.

Pony Diffusion V6 XL on Civitai · Hugging Face mirror


2. AutismMix SDXL — AutismMix_pony

The merge that calms V6's twitchy anatomy without stripping explicit capability.

Architecture VRAM Best For
SDXL merge (base Pony) ~8 GB+ typical NSFW when raw V6 fights your prompts; also the go-to LoRA training base

220,344 version downloads and 31,372 reviews (Overwhelmingly Positive). Same rating_explicit workflow as stock V6, but the creator built this merge to reduce the "schizo negative" problem — you shouldn't need heavy negatives to get consistent anatomy. Pick AutismMix_pony for NSFW LoRA training compatibility; pick AutismMix_confetti for better hands on daily driving. Lightning builds need their own sampler settings.

AutismMix SDXL on Civitai


3. NSFW Styles for PonyDiffusionV6 — 5 LoRAs (by ownwaifu)

Five purpose-built NSFW artist-style LoRAs trained on 1,000+ curated images each.

Architecture VRAM Best For
SDXL LoRA (base Pony) Same as your Pony base Picking a specific artist aesthetic for NSFW on V6

A pack of five style LoRAs — Gagala, Melonart Furry, Shadman, Iparupua, Zumi — each trained on a curated NSFW dataset. 1,181 downloads and 148 reviews (Very Positive) on the latest Gagala version; 3.5k across the model page. Creator is explicit: don't stack multiple LoRAs from this pack. Use one per workflow. Settings: CLIP skip 2 for anime, CLIP skip 1 for everything else; 30 steps, CFG 7, Euler a. Trigger word varies per style (e.g., PONYXL_STYLE_Gagala_ownwaifu for Gagala).

NSFW Styles for PonyDiffusionV6 on Civitai


4. Gehenna Fusion v1.5 — SDXL Pony

Drawn/realistic midpoint for NSFW inside the Pony LoRA ecosystem — but watch the CLIP skip.

Architecture VRAM Best For
SDXL merge (base Pony) 6.62 GB download Humanoids + furries with a drawn/realistic toggle

4,670 version downloads and 667 reviews (Overwhelmingly Positive). Works with Pony LoRAs including NSFW ones. Toggle between drawn and realistic with realistic or 3d in your positive or negative prompt. Critical setting: CLIP skip 1, not V6's 2. Mix them up and your output breaks. Creator recipe: Euler a, 20 steps, 832×1216, CFG 7.

Gehenna Fusion on Civitai


5. DAMN! v5.0 — Illustrious Lane

Realistic NSFW illustration — but this runs on Illustrious rules, not Pony tags.

Architecture VRAM Best For
Trained Illustrious checkpoint 6.46 GB download Realistic NSFW when you want danbooru prompts, not score_* tags

16,082 downloads on v5.0, 1,382 reviews (Overwhelmingly Positive). Creator is explicit: do not use score_* tags — they don't do anything here. Do not stack Pony LoRAs. Trigger words are masterpiece, best quality, realistic with tight danbooru tags. Sampler: DPM++ 2M/3M SDE, CFG 3–6. This is Illustrious-native — include it because NSFW realism is strong, but don't expect your Pony workflows to carry over.

DAMN! on Civitai


Quick Comparison

Model Arch VRAM Downloads / reviews Pony tags? Best for Pick
Pony V6 XL — V6 Pony / SDXL ~8 GB+ 840,997 / 71,342 Yes Default NSFW base
AutismMix_pony SDXL merge ~8 GB+ 220,344 / 31,372 Yes Steadier anatomy
NSFW Styles LoRAs LoRA pack base GPU 3.5k total / 148 Yes Artist-style picks
Gehenna v1.5 SDXL merge 6.62 GB 4,670 / 667 Yes (clip skip 1) Drawn/realistic
DAMN v5.0 Illustrious 6.46 GB 16,082 / 1,382 No Realistic illustration

What to Do Next

  • Install your first checkpointHow to run Pony Diffusion locally walks you from download to first image with CLIP skip and rating_explicit already set.
  • Compare Pony to the wider SD NSFW lineupBest NSFW Stable Diffusion models covers SD 1.5 + SDXL beyond the Pony ecosystem, including photoreal checkpoints.
  • Explore non-Pony SDXLBest SDXL NSFW models if you want explicit output without the score_* tag system.
  • Skip the setup grindLocalForge AI handles checkpoint paths and VAE wiring so you're generating instead of troubleshooting folders.

What to Do Next

FAQ

What does rating_explicit actually do in Pony Diffusion? +
Pony V6 XL was trained on images tagged safe, questionable, and explicit. Adding rating_explicit to your prompt tells the model to draw from the explicit training set. It's not a filter bypass — it's a tag the model was trained to recognize, same as score_9 or source_anime.
Do I need to disable a safety filter for Pony NSFW? +
No. Pony V6 doesn't have a built-in censor. If you're running it locally through Forge, ComfyUI, or A1111, there's no safety filter to turn off. Just use rating_explicit in your prompt and you're generating.
Can I use Pony LoRAs on DAMN v5.0 for NSFW? +
The DAMN creator says no. DAMN runs on Illustrious prompting rules — score_* tags don't work and Pony LoRAs are explicitly not supported. Use danbooru tags and the trigger words masterpiece, best quality, realistic instead.
Why does Gehenna Fusion use CLIP skip 1 when Pony V6 uses 2? +
Different merges tune different CLIP endpoints. Loading Gehenna with V6's skip-2 setting (or the reverse) will degrade output quality. Always match CLIP skip to the specific model card you downloaded.
Are NSFW models on Civitai behind a login wall? +
Some are. Models like Uncensored PonyXL and SexOholic Real-Pony require a Civitai account to view stats and download. The models in this list with verified stats are all accessible, but niche NSFW entries may need you to log in.
What VRAM do I need for Pony NSFW at 1024 resolution? +
Plan for 8 GB+ VRAM. The V6 safetensors file is about 6.94 GB, and SDXL inference at 1024² in FP16 typically needs 8 GB minimum. Stack heavy LoRAs or hi-res fix and you'll want 10–12 GB.