diff --git a/redbot/core/core_commands.py b/redbot/core/core_commands.py
index 350dc8fc0..5f5747151 100644
--- a/redbot/core/core_commands.py
+++ b/redbot/core/core_commands.py
@@ -53,10 +53,7 @@ class Core:
     @commands.command(hidden=True)
     async def ping(self, ctx):
         """Pong."""
-        if ctx.guild is None or ctx.channel.permissions_for(ctx.guild.me).add_reactions:
-            await ctx.message.add_reaction("\U0001f3d3")  # ping pong paddle
-        else:
-            await ctx.maybe_send_embed("Pong.")
+        await ctx.send("Pong.")
 
     @commands.command()
     async def info(self, ctx: commands.Context):