Name origin

rapid
fast
ash
remains of a fire
dash
move quickly


Rapidash artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 078
Type Fire
Species Fire Horse Pokémon
Height 5′7″ (1.70m)
Weight 209.4 lbs (95.0 kg)
Abilities Flash Fire
Run Away
Flame Body (Dream World)
Local № 078 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
202 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
091 (Diamond, Pearl)
091 (Platinum)
207 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Gyaroppu

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 192
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

Rapidash stats

The base stats for Rapidash are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
LeafGreen
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
HeartGold
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.
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.
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
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
SoulSilver With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Rapidash learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 EmberFireSpecial40100
1 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
1 MegahornBugPhysical12085
1 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
4 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
9 EmberFireSpecial40100
13 Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
17 StompNormalPhysical65100
21 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
25 Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
29 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
33 InfernoFireSpecial10050
37 AgilityPsychicStatus--
40 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
41 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
45 BounceFlyingPhysical8585
49 Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Rapidash learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 EmberFireSpecial40100
1 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
1 MegahornBugPhysical12085
1 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
6 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
10 EmberFireSpecial40100
15 Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
19 StompNormalPhysical65100
24 Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
28 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
33 AgilityPsychicStatus--
37 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
40 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
47 BounceFlyingPhysical8585
56 Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Pre-evolution moves

Rapidash can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TackleNormalPhysical50100

Egg moves

Rapidash learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Rapidash egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double KickFightingPhysical30100
Horn DrillNormalPhysical--
ThrashNormalPhysical120100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
HypnosisPsychicStatus-60
Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
CharmNormalStatus-100
Morning SunNormalStatus--
CaptivateNormalStatus-100

Rapidash learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Rapidash egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double KickFightingPhysical30100
Horn DrillNormalPhysical--
ThrashNormalPhysical120100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
HypnosisPsychicStatus-60
Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
CharmNormalStatus-100
Morning SunNormalStatus--

Move Tutor moves

Rapidash can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Drill RunGroundPhysical8095

Rapidash can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
BounceFlyingPhysical8585

Moves learnt by HM

Rapidash is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Rapidash is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100

Rapidash is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Rapidash sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Rapidash normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Rapidash shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Rapidash normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Rapidash shiny sprite

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Where to find Rapidash

Gold
Silver
Route 28, Mt. Silver
Crystal Route 28
FireRed
LeafGreen
Kindle Road, Mt. Ember
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 28, Mt. Silver
White
Black
Route 12

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Power
Skill
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Rapidash questions