Rapidash

Rapidash is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Rapidash has a Galarian Form, introduced in Pokémon Sword/Shield.

Pokédex data

National № 0078
Type Fire
Species Fire Horse Pokémon
Height 1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight 95.0 kg (209.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Run Away
2. Flash Fire
Flame Body (hidden ability)
Local № 0078 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0202 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0078 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0091 (Diamond/Pearl)
0091 (Platinum)
0207 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0078 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0334 (Sword/Shield)
0091 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0024 (Legends: Arceus)
0106 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 175
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 65
240 334
Attack 100
184 328
Defense 70
130 262
Sp. Atk 80
148 284
Sp. Def 80
148 284
Speed 105
193 339
Total 500 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Pokédex data

National № 0078
Type Psychic Fairy
Species Unique Horn Pokémon
Height 1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight 80.0 kg (176.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Run Away
2. Pastel Veil
Anticipation (hidden ability)
Local № 0078 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0202 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0078 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0091 (Diamond/Pearl)
0091 (Platinum)
0207 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0078 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0334 (Sword/Shield)
0091 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0024 (Legends: Arceus)
0106 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 175
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 65
240 334
Attack 100
184 328
Defense 70
130 262
Sp. Atk 80
148 284
Sp. Def 80
148 284
Speed 105
193 339
Total 500 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Rapidash.

Evolution chart

Ponyta#0077
Ponyta
Fire
(Level 40)
Galarian Ponyta#0077
Ponyta
Galarian Ponyta
Psychic
(Level 40)
Galarian Rapidash#0078
Rapidash
Galarian Rapidash
Psychic · Fairy

Rapidash changes

Pokédex entries

Rapidash

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 something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.
Gold At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly 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 longer the swaying flames of its mane will become.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
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.
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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
Shining Pearl It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps.
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.

Galarian Rapidash

Sword Little can stand up to its psycho cut. Unleashed from this Pokémon’s horn, the move will punch a hole right through a thick metal sheet.
Shield Brave and prideful, this Pokémon dashes airily through the forest, its steps aided by the psychic power stored in the fur on its fetlocks.

Moves learned by Rapidash

Moves learnt by level up

Rapidash learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1MegahornBugPhysical 120 85
1Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Smart StrikeSteelPhysical 70
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
15Flame ChargeFirePhysical 50 100
20AgilityPsychicStatus
25Flame WheelFirePhysical 60 100
30StompNormalPhysical 65 100
35Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
43Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
49InfernoFireSpecial 100 50
56Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
63Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Rapidash learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Smart StrikeSteelPhysical 70

Egg moves

Rapidash learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Rapidash gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ally SwitchPsychicStatus
CharmFairyStatus 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
Flame WheelFirePhysical 60 100
High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 95 95
Horn DrillNormalPhysical 30
HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
Low KickFightingPhysical 100
Morning SunNormalStatus
ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt by TM

Rapidash is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Moves learnt by level up

Rapidash learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
5EmberFireSpecial 40 100
9Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
15Flame WheelFirePhysical 60 100
21HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
29Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
37Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
47Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Rapidash can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 95 95
Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
MegahornBugPhysical 120 85
Mystical FireFireSpecial 75 100
Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
RestPsychicStatus
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100

Rapidash sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Rapidash sprite from Red & Blue Rapidash sprite from Silver Rapidash sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Rapidash sprite from Diamond & Pearl Rapidash sprite from Black & White Rapidash sprite from X & Y Rapidash sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Rapidash Shiny sprite from Silver Rapidash Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Rapidash Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Rapidash Shiny sprite from Black & White Rapidash Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Rapidash

Red
Blue
Yellow
Evolve Ponyta
Gold
Silver
Route 28, Mt. Silver, Pewter City
Crystal Route 28, Mt. Silver
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Kindle Road, Mt. Ember
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Evolve Ponyta
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 28, Mt. Silver
Black
White
Route 12
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Ponyta
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Route 17
Sword Trade/migrate from another game
Shield
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Ponyta/Galarian Ponyta
Legends: Arceus Horseshoe Plains
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Rapidash
Japanese ギャロップ (Gallop)
German Gallopa
French Galopa
Italian Rapidash
Spanish Rapidash
Korean 날쌩마 (nalssaengma)
Chinese (Simplified) 烈焰马
Chinese (Traditional) 烈焰馬

 

English Fire Horse Pokémon
Unique Horn Pokémon
Japanese ひのうまポケモン
いっかくポケモン
German Feuerpferd-Pokémon
Einhorn-Pokémon
French Pokémon Cheval Feu
Pokémon Monocorne
Italian Pokémon Cavalfuoco
Pokémon Singolcorno
Spanish Pokémon Caballo Fuego
Pokémon Unicorne
Korean 불의말포켓몬
일각포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 火马宝可梦
一角宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 火馬寶可夢
一角寶可夢

Name origin

rapid
fast
ash
remains of a fire
dash
move quickly