Rapidash • Generation VIII Pokédex

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Rapidash
Pokédex Page for Rapidash

This is the Marriland Pokédex page for Rapidash, showing its information and moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield as well as Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

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Rapidash

Rapidash
Sprite of Rapidash in Pokémon HOME

Rapidash's Type

FIRE

Rapidash's Pokédex #s

National #
78
Galar #
334
Armor #
--
Crown #
106
Sinnoh #
91

Rapidash's Base Stats

HP:
65
Attack:
100
Defense:
70
Sp. Atk:
80
Sp. Def:
80
Speed:
105
Total:
500

Misc. Info

Height:
5'7" (1.7m)
Weight:
209.4 lbs. (95 kg)
Gender Ratio:
Egg Groups:
Field
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,000,000
EV Yield:
2 Speed
Base EXP:
175
Catch Rate:
60
Base Happiness:
70

Rapidash's Abilities

Here are what abilities Rapidash can possibly have, along with their effects.
Run Away
Rapidash can always run from a wild Pokémon battle, regardless of Speed or other trapping effects.
Flash Fire
Rapidash is immune to Fire moves and increases the power of its Fire moves by 50% when hit by one and while active.
Flame Body
30% chance of burning the attacker when Rapidash is damaged by a contact move. Speeds up egg hatching outside of battle.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Rapidash's weakness and resistance is to various types.
WATER
GROUND
ROCK
½
FIRE
GRASS
ICE
BUG
STEEL
FAIRY

Rapidash's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Rapidash evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Ponyta
Ponyta
starting form
Rapidash
Rapidash
at level 40

Rapidash's Alternate Forms

Rapidash's Moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Below is a list of all of the moves that Rapidash can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Rapidash learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
Evo.
Smart Strike
Doesn't miss the target.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
70 -- 10 One Target
1
Smart Strike
Doesn't miss the target.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
70 -- 10 One Target
1
Megahorn
Damages the target.
BUG
PHYSICAL
120 85% 10 One Target
1
Poison Jab
Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
POISON
PHYSICAL
80 100% 20 One Target
1
Tackle
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
40 100% 35 One Target
1
Quick Attack
Has higher priority.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
40 100% 30 One Target
1
Growl
Lowers all nearby enemies' Attack by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 40 Nearby Enemies
1
Tail Whip
Lowers all nearby enemies' Defense by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 30 Nearby Enemies
1
Ember
Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
FIRE
SPECIAL
40 100% 25 One Target
15
Flame Charge
Raises Rapidash's Speed by one stage.
FIRE
PHYSICAL
50 100% 20 One Target
20
Agility
Raises Rapidash's Speed by two stages.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 30 User
25
Flame Wheel
10% chance of burning the target. Thaws out instantly if Rapidash is frozen.
FIRE
PHYSICAL
60 100% 25 One Target
30
Stomp
30% chance of making the target flinch. Does double damage against targets that used Minimize.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
65 100% 20 One Target
35
Fire Spin
Traps the target for 4–5 turns, preventing them from switching or fleeing and also doing 1/8 max HP after every turn.
FIRE
SPECIAL
35 85% 15 One Target
43
Take Down
Rapidash takes 25% of Take Down's damage as recoil damage.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
90 85% 20 One Target
49
Inferno
Has a 100% chance to burn the target.
FIRE
SPECIAL
100 50% 5 One Target
56
Fire Blast
Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
FIRE
SPECIAL
110 85% 5 One Target
63
Flare Blitz
Has a 10% chance of burning the target. Rapidash takes 33% of Flare Blitz's damage as recoil damage.
FIRE
PHYSICAL
120 100% 15 One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Rapidash can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM02
Pay Day
Scatters coins after the fight. $5 times Rapidash's level.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
40 100% 20 One Target
TM08
Hyper Beam
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
SPECIAL
150 90% 5 One Target
TM09
Giga Impact
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
150 90% 5 One Target
TM11
Solar Beam
Charges for a turn, attacks on the second turn. No charge time in the sun; half damage in the rain.
GRASS
SPECIAL
120 100% 10 One Target
TM12
Solar Blade
Charges for a turn, attacks on the second turn. No charge time in the sun; half damage in the rain.
GRASS
PHYSICAL
125 100% 10 One Target
TM13
Fire Spin
Traps the target for 4–5 turns, preventing them from switching or fleeing and also doing 1/8 max HP after every turn.
FIRE
SPECIAL
35 85% 15 One Target
TM21
Rest
Rapidash restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM24
Snore
Can only be used while asleep. 30% chance of making the target flinch.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
50 100% 15 One Target
TM25
Protect
Protects Rapidash from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM29
Charm
Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
FAIRY
STATUS
-- 100% 20 One Target
TM31
Attract
Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 15 One Target
TM34
Sunny Day
Changes the weather to sunny for 5 turns.
FIRE
STATUS
-- -- 5 Entire Field
TM38
Will-O-Wisp
Burns the target.
FIRE
STATUS
-- 85% 15 One Target
TM39
Facade
Does double damage if Rapidash is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
70 100% 20 One Target
TM40
Swift
Doesn't miss all nearby enemies.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
60 -- 20 Nearby Enemies
TM52
Bounce
Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn. Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target.
FLYING
PHYSICAL
85 85% 5 One Target
TM76
Round
Deals double damage if Round has already been used and causes any other Pokémon using Round to use it immediately afterward.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
60 100% 15 One Target
TM92
Mystical Fire
100% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Atk by one stage.
FIRE
SPECIAL
75 100% 10 One Target
TM96
Smart Strike
Doesn't miss the target.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
70 -- 10 One Target

TR Moves

Here are all of the moves that Rapidash can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area and other locations.
TR Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TR00
Swords Dance
Raises Rapidash's Attack by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
TR01
Body Slam
Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
85 100% 15 One Target
TR02
Flamethrower
Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
FIRE
SPECIAL
90 100% 15 One Target
TR07
Low Kick
Does more damage depending on how heavy the target is.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 20 One Target
TR12
Agility
Raises Rapidash's Speed by two stages.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 30 User
TR15
Fire Blast
Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
FIRE
SPECIAL
110 85% 5 One Target
TR20
Substitute
Costs 25% of Rapidash's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR26
Endure
Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR27
Sleep Talk
Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Rapidash's moves at random.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR28
Megahorn
Damages the target.
BUG
PHYSICAL
120 85% 10 One Target
TR29
Baton Pass
Switches to another Pokémon on your team and keeps stat modifiers and effects.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 40 User
TR31
Iron Tail
30% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
100 75% 15 One Target
TR36
Heat Wave
Has a 10% chance to burn all nearby enemies.
FIRE
SPECIAL
95 90% 10 Nearby Enemies
TR43
Overheat
Lowers Rapidash's Special Attack by two stages.
FIRE
SPECIAL
130 90% 5 One Target
TR55
Flare Blitz
Has a 10% chance of burning the target. Rapidash takes 33% of Flare Blitz's damage as recoil damage.
FIRE
PHYSICAL
120 100% 15 One Target
TR57
Poison Jab
Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
POISON
PHYSICAL
80 100% 20 One Target
TR83
Ally Switch
Switches places with Rapidash for the rest of the battle.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
TR86
Wild Charge
Rapidash takes 25% of Wild Charge's damage as recoil damage.
ELECTRIC
PHYSICAL
90 100% 15 One Target
TR87
Drill Run
Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
GROUND
PHYSICAL
80 95% 10 One Target
TR90
Play Rough
10% chance of lowering the target's Attack by one stage.
FAIRY
PHYSICAL
90 90% 10 One Target
TR94
High Horsepower
Damages the target.
GROUND
PHYSICAL
95 95% 10 One Target
TR95
Throat Chop
Prevents the target from using any sound-based moves for the next two turns.
DARK
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Rapidash can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Rapidash.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
EGG
Thrash
Confuses Rapidash after 2–3 turns.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
120 100% 10 Random Enemy
EGG
Double Kick
Hits the target two times in a row.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
30 100% 30 One Target
EGG
Hypnosis
Puts the target to sleep.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- 60% 20 One Target
EGG
Double-Edge
Rapidash takes 33% of Double-Edge's damage as recoil damage.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
120 100% 15 One Target
EGG
Horn Drill
Knocks out the target. Fails against higher-level Pokémon.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
varies 30% 5 One Target
EGG
Morning Sun
Heals 1/2 of Rapidash's max HP. 1/4 in bad weather or 2/3 while sunny.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 5 User

Move Tutor Moves

Here are all of the moves that Rapidash can learn from Move Tutors. Most of these require the Expansion Pass and can be found in the Isle of Armor's Dojo, costing some Armorite Ore to teach. However, there are a few moves that can be taught aside from this.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TUTOR
Scorching Sands
Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
GROUND
SPECIAL
70 100% 10 One Target

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Rapidash learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
Evo.
Smart Strike
Doesn't miss the target.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
70 -- 10 One Target
1
Smart Strike
Doesn't miss the target.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
70 -- 10 One Target
1
Megahorn
Damages the target.
BUG
PHYSICAL
120 85% 10 One Target
1
Poison Jab
Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
POISON
PHYSICAL
80 100% 20 One Target
1
Tackle
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
40 100% 35 One Target
1
Quick Attack
Has higher priority.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
40 100% 30 One Target
1
Growl
Lowers all nearby enemies' Attack by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 40 Nearby Enemies
1
Tail Whip
Lowers all nearby enemies' Defense by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 30 Nearby Enemies
1
Ember
Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
FIRE
SPECIAL
40 100% 25 One Target
15
Flame Charge
Raises Rapidash's Speed by one stage.
FIRE
PHYSICAL
50 100% 20 One Target
20
Agility
Raises Rapidash's Speed by two stages.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 30 User
25
Flame Wheel
10% chance of burning the target. Thaws out instantly if Rapidash is frozen.
FIRE
PHYSICAL
60 100% 25 One Target
30
Stomp
30% chance of making the target flinch. Does double damage against targets that used Minimize.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
65 100% 20 One Target
35
Fire Spin
Traps the target for 4–5 turns, preventing them from switching or fleeing and also doing 1/8 max HP after every turn.
FIRE
SPECIAL
35 85% 15 One Target
43
Take Down
Rapidash takes 25% of Take Down's damage as recoil damage.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
90 85% 20 One Target
49
Inferno
Has a 100% chance to burn the target.
FIRE
SPECIAL
100 50% 5 One Target
56
Fire Blast
Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
FIRE
SPECIAL
110 85% 5 One Target
63
Flare Blitz
Has a 10% chance of burning the target. Rapidash takes 33% of Flare Blitz's damage as recoil damage.
FIRE
PHYSICAL
120 100% 15 One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Rapidash can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught once per use of the TM.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM11
Sunny Day
Changes the weather to sunny for 5 turns.
FIRE
STATUS
-- -- 5 Entire Field
TM15
Hyper Beam
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
SPECIAL
150 90% 5 One Target
TM17
Protect
Protects Rapidash from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM22
Solar Beam
Charges for a turn, attacks on the second turn. No charge time in the sun; half damage in the rain.
GRASS
SPECIAL
120 100% 10 One Target
TM23
Iron Tail
30% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
100 75% 15 One Target
TM32
Double Team
Raises Rapidash's Evasion by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
TM35
Flamethrower
Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
FIRE
SPECIAL
90 100% 15 One Target
TM38
Fire Blast
Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
FIRE
SPECIAL
110 85% 5 One Target
TM42
Facade
Does double damage if Rapidash is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
70 100% 20 One Target
TM44
Rest
Rapidash restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM45
Attract
Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 15 One Target
TM50
Overheat
Lowers Rapidash's Special Attack by two stages.
FIRE
SPECIAL
130 90% 5 One Target
TM58
Endure
Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM61
Will-O-Wisp
Burns the target.
FIRE
STATUS
-- 85% 15 One Target
TM68
Giga Impact
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
150 90% 5 One Target
TM75
Swords Dance
Raises Rapidash's Attack by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
TM82
Sleep Talk
Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Rapidash's moves at random.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM84
Poison Jab
Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
POISON
PHYSICAL
80 100% 20 One Target
TM87
Swagger
Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses it.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 85% 15 One Target
TM90
Substitute
Costs 25% of Rapidash's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM96
Strength
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Rapidash can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Rapidash.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
EGG
Thrash
Confuses Rapidash after 2–3 turns.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
120 100% 10 Random Enemy
EGG
Double Kick
Hits the target two times in a row.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
30 100% 30 One Target
EGG
Hypnosis
Puts the target to sleep.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- 60% 20 One Target
EGG
Double-Edge
Rapidash takes 33% of Double-Edge's damage as recoil damage.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
120 100% 15 One Target
EGG
Horn Drill
Knocks out the target. Fails against higher-level Pokémon.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
varies 30% 5 One Target
EGG
Morning Sun
Heals 1/2 of Rapidash's max HP. 1/4 in bad weather or 2/3 while sunny.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 5 User
EGG
Flame Wheel
10% chance of burning the target. Thaws out instantly if Rapidash is frozen.
FIRE
PHYSICAL
60 100% 25 One Target
EGG
Charm
Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
FAIRY
STATUS
-- 100% 20 One Target
EGG
Low Kick
Does more damage depending on how heavy the target is.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 20 One Target
EGG
Ally Switch
Switches places with Rapidash for the rest of the battle.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
EGG
High Horsepower
Damages the target.
GROUND
PHYSICAL
95 95% 10 One Target

Rapidash's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Rapidash's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Rapidash's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Rapidash is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP
240 271 303 334 65
Attack
205 236 268 299 100
Defense
145 176 208 239 70
Sp. Atk
165 196 228 259 80
Sp. Def
165 196 228 259 80
Speed
215 246 278 309 105
Total
500

Where to Find Rapidash in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

If you're looking for where to find Rapidash, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Rapidash in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Getting Rapidash By Evolution

Evolves from Ponyta at level 40.
Location information on where to find Rapidash in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will be coming to the Marriland Pokédex in a future update! Thank you for your patience!

Pokédex Entries for Rapidash

Generation 8 Pokédex Entries

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.

Generation 6 Pokédex Entries

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.

Generation 5 Pokédex Entries

Black White Black 2 White 2
When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.

Generation 4 Pokédex Entries

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.

Generation 3 Pokédex Entries

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.
LeafGreen
Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.

Generation 2 Pokédex Entries

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.

Generation 1 Pokédex Entries

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 some­ thing faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.
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