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Rapidash.

national dex #078 · gen I
BST 500 · fire
Rapidash official artwork
fire
#078 · gen I
Profile
HP
65
ATK
100
DEF
70
SPA
80
SPD
80
SPE
105
BST 500 · best Speed 105 · worst HP 65 · meters scale to 200

Rapidash is weak to Water, Ground, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Typingfire
AbilitiesFlash Fire, Run Away, Flame Body
Height, weight1.7 m / 95.0 kg
Catch rate60 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Rapidash base stats

BST 500 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP65240334
Atk100184328
Def70130262
SpA80148284
SpD80148284
Spe105193339
BST500bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Spe

Rapidash weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat2
ele1
gra½
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Ground, Rock
Resists
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Rapidash abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Flash FireProtects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Run AwayEnsures success fleeing from wild battles.
Flame BodyhiddenHas a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Rapidash evolution line

2 stages

Best Rapidash moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
fireInfernoSPEC100
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
grassSolar BladePHYS125
bugMegahornPHYS120

Rapidash moves

gen 8 · 85 moves · 21 level-up · 47 TM/HM · 17 tutor
8 moves · Rapidash appears in 15 games
TackleL1Double HitL9EmberL16HypnosisL21Flame WheelL25Double EdgeL37Fire BlastL63Flare BlitzL65
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
MegahornbugPHYS12085%10Level 1
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20Level 1
Smart StrikesteelPHYS70-10Level 1
Double HitnormalPHYS3590%10Level 9
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 10
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 16
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Level 21
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20Level 21
Flame WheelSTABfirePHYS60100%25Level 25
Tail WhipnormalSTAT-100%30Level 30
StompnormalPHYS65100%20Level 32
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 35
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 37
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15Level 39
InfernoSTABfireSPEC10050%5Level 49
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Level 50
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 51
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 55
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5Level 63
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15Level 65
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Drill RungroundPHYS8095%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
High HorsepowergroundPHYS9595%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
MegahornbugPHYS12085%10TM / HM
Mystical FireSTABfireSPEC75100%10TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Pay DaynormalPHYS40100%20TM / HM
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smart StrikesteelPHYS70-10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Solar BladegrassPHYS125100%10TM / HM
StrengthnormalPHYS80100%15TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Wild ChargeelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Drill RungroundPHYS8095%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15Tutor
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Scorching SandsgroundSPEC70100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15Tutor

Rapidash Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

This Pokémon can be seen galloping through fields at speeds of up to 150 mph, its fiery mane fluttering in the wind.

Shield

The fastest runner becomes the leader, and it decides the herd’s pace and direction of travel.

Legends: Arceus

Fiery mane aglow, Rapidash darts like an arrow across the land. This prodigiously swift creature can traverse the vast region of Hisui in a day and a half.

Generation VII1 entry
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.

Generation VI3 entries
X

Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.

Y

It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Rapidash usually can be seen casually cantering in the fields and plains. However, when this Pokémon turns serious, its fiery manes flare and blaze as it gallops its way up to 150 mph.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.

Generation IV5 entries
Diamond

It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.

Pearl

It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps.

Platinum

When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.

HeartGold

At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.

SoulSilver

With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

RAPIDASH usually can be seen casually cantering in the fields and plains. However, when this POKéMON turns serious, its fiery manes flare and blaze as it gallops its way up to 150 mph.

Emerald

It usually canters casually in the fields and plains. But once a RAPIDASH turns serious, its fiery manes flare and blaze as it gallops its way up to 150 mph.

FireRed

It can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze.

LeafGreen

Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredi­ bly fast.

Silver

With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps.

Crystal

It just loves to gallop. The faster it goes, the long­ er the swaying flames of its mane will become.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.

Yellow

Just loves to run. If it sees some­ thing faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.

Rapidash species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorYellow
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatGrassland
Height1.7 m (5'07")
Weight95.0 kg (209.4 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate60 (23.5%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience175
EV yield2 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#078
Kanto#078
Johto#202
Sinnoh#091
Sinnoh (Pt)#091
Johto (HGSS)#207
Let's Go Kanto#078
Galar#334
Crown Tundra#106
Hisui#024
Wild held items
Shuca Berry5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker100 Atk / 80 SpA
Best statSpeed 105very good
Speed tier105 Spefast
Defensive load3 weak / 6 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty60 / 255moderate, about 23.5% per ball

About Rapidash

Rapidash is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). This Pokémon can be seen galloping through fields at speeds of up to 150 mph, its fiery mane fluttering in the wind. Rapidash stands 1.7 m (5'07") tall and weighs 95.0 kg (209.4 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Rapidash base stats

Rapidash has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Speed at 105 (very good), while its lowest is HP at 65 (average). Rapidash excels as a physical attacker. Rapidash is fast with a base Speed of 105.

Rapidash weaknesses and resistances

As a Fire-type, Rapidash is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Rapidash 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Rapidash abilities

Rapidash's abilities include Flash Fire, Run Away, Flame Body. Flash Fire protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.. Run Away ensures success fleeing from wild battles. Its Hidden Ability is Flame Body, which has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Rapidash moves and learnset

Rapidash can learn 85 moves in Generation 8, including 21 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Inferno (Fire, 100 power). For coverage, Rapidash can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Blade (Grass).

Training Rapidash

Rapidash has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Rapidash yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Rapidash belongs to the Ground egg group. Rapidash is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Ponyta → Rapidash). Wild Rapidash may be found holding Shuca Berry.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Rapidash. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Rapidash, or use the team builder to see how Rapidash fits into your squad.

Tools for Rapidash
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