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Rapidash
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 60 (23.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 175
- EV Yield
- 2 Spe
- Height
- 1.7 m (5'07")
- Weight
- 95.0 kg (209.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Generation VII
Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon can be seen galloping through fields at speeds of up to 150 mph, its fiery mane fluttering in the wind.
The fastest runner becomes the leader, and it decides the herd’s pace and direction of travel.
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.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Just loves to run. If it sees some thing faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.
Generation II
At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredi bly fast.
With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps.
It just loves to gallop. The faster it goes, the long er the swaying flames of its mane will become.
Generation III
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.
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.
It can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze.
Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Generation IV
It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps.
When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps.
Generation V
When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
Generation VI
Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
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.
Level Up
21 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Megahorn | bug | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 1 | Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Smart Strike | ste | P | 70 | — | 10 |
| 9 | Double Hit | nor | P | 35 | 90% | 10 |
| 10 | Quick Attack | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 16 | EmberSTAB | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 21 | Hypnosis | psy | N | — | 60% | 20 |
| 21 | Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Flame WheelSTAB | fir | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 30 | Tail Whip | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 32 | Stomp | nor | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 37 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 49 | InfernoSTAB | fir | S | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| 50 | Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| 51 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 55 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 63 | Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| 65 | Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
47 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Drill Run | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| High Horsepower | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Megahorn | bug | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Mystical FireSTAB | fir | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Pay Day | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Play Rough | fai | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smart Strike | ste | P | 70 | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Solar Blade | gra | P | 125 | 100% | 10 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Wild Charge | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Move Tutor
17 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drill Run | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Scorching Sands | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Items that wild Rapidash may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Rapidash
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Rapidash
Rapidash is a Fire-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
