What is a good moveset for Galarian Rapidash?

Question

If you have a good competitive moveset for Galarian Rapidash, post an answer below and upvote the best ones. Movesets for any of its pre-evolutions can also be shared on this thread.

Be sure to include full set details in your post, e.g. items, abilities, natures and EVs. Some explanation, including the intended game mode for your set, is also appreciated. Access the full list of guidelines here.

Galarian Rapidash Pokedex and learnset for reference.

Answer 1

Rapidash-Galar @ Choice Band / Life Orb
Ability: Pastel Veil
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Zen Headbutt
- Play Rough
- High Horsepower
- Low Kick / Megahorn / Throat Chop / Wild Charge / Quick Attack (only priority move :P)

A fast attacker. Zen Headbutt and Play Rough are STAB. High Horsepower is coverage to combat steel types. The last moveslot is preference.

Answer 2

Rapidash-Galar @ Expert Belt
Ability: Pastel Veil
EVs: 252 Atk, 4 SpDef, 252 Spe
Nature: Jolly
- Play Rough
- Wild Charge
- Low Kick
- Swords Dance

Answer 3

3 Attacks + Healing Wish

Rapidash-Galar @ Life Orb
Ability: Pastel Veil
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Zen Headbutt
- Play Rough
- High Horsepower
- Healing Wish

Answer 4

My Little Ponyta (Ponyta-Galar) @ Eviolite
Ability: Pastel Veil
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Agility
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Morning Sun

Defeat all Dark-types beforehand and find a good opportunity to set up, like with a Toxic staller. Proceed to sweep teams with an LC Pokemon. Ponyta has surprisingly good stats for a LC Pokemon. Watch out for Phazers and Haze.

Comments

lol this is a moveset thread for galarian Rapidash, not galarian Ponyta. Go post this is the LC moveset thread

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@altaria "Movesets for any of its pre-evolutions can also be shared on this thread."

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oh really? I should really start paying attention...

Answer 5

Rapidash-Galar @ Life Orb
Ability: Pastel Veil
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SpA)
- Swords Dance
- Zen Headbutt
- Play Rough
- High Horsepower

Answer 6

Rapidash-Galar @ Life Orb
Ability: Pastel Veil
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Morning Sun
- Play Rough
- Zen Headbutt / Psycho Cut
- High Horsepower

Answer 7

Gen 8 ZU

Rapidash-Galar @ Leftovers
Ability: Pastel Veil
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Mystical Fire
- Morning Sun

Answer 8

Gen 8 ZU / PU

Rapidash-Alola @ Kee Berry
Ability: Pastel Veil / Anticipation
EVs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 236 Spe
Timid Nature

• Calm Mind
• Morning Sun
• Stored Power
• Dazzling Gleam / Mystical Fire

Calm Mind is set-up. Morning Sun is healing, and lets you potentially use Calm Mind again. Stored Power is a very powerful STAB move after accumulating a few boosts. Dazzling Gleam is STAB that covers Dark types which are immune to Stored Power. Mystical Fire hits Dark types neutrally, and the Stored Power resistant Steel types super-effectively. It also lowers Special Attack, making G-Rapidash even bulkier.