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 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 175 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 0078 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 175 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Rapidash changes
- In Generation 1, Rapidash has a base Special stat of 80.
- In Generations 1-4, Rapidash has a base experience yield of 192.
- In Generations 2-7, Rapidash has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Rapidash
Red Blue |
Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it. |
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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. |
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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. |
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1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
1 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | |
1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
15 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
20 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
30 | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
35 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
43 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
49 | Inferno | Fire | 100 | 50 | |
56 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
63 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 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. |
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Smart Strike | Steel | 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. |
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Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
Horn Drill | Normal | — | 30 | |
Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Morning Sun | Normal | — | — | |
Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Rapidash is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
50 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Rapidash learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
5 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
9 | Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
15 | Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
21 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
29 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
37 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
47 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Rapidash can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
Mystical Fire | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Rapidash sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | — | |||||||
Shiny | — | — | — | — |
Where to find Rapidash
Red Blue Yellow |
Evolve Ponyta |
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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 |
Answers to Rapidash questions
- What is a good moveset for Rapidash?
- What is a good moveset for Galarian Rapidash?
- What kinds of natures are usually good for Mixed Attackers?
- What is the easiest way to get a rapidash that knows morning sun?
- Which of Camerupt and Rapidash should I use in Monotype on Showdown?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Rapidash |
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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 |
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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