The Essentials on Rapidash
- Type
- Fire
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Water, Ground, Rock Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
- Evolution
- Ponyta → Rapidash (Lv. 40)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Galarian Form Details
- Stats
- Total 500 · top stat: Speed (105) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Galopa in French · ギャロップ, Gallop in Japanese · Gallopa in German All Languages
Overview
Rapidash is a Fire-type Pokémon, No. 78 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Fire Horse Pokémon. Height: 1.7 m, weight: 95 kg.
Rapidash evolves from Ponyta and does not evolve further.
Abilities: Run Away and Flash Fire. Hidden Ability: Flame Body. Rapidash is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#078
National Pokédex
Category
Fire Horse Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
65
255
Attack
100
255
Defense
70
255
Special Attack
80
255
Special Defense
80
255
Speed
105
255
Total
500
Min HP (Lv. 100)
240
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
334
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Fire). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Water
×2
Ground
×2
Rock
×2
Normal (×1) — 9 types
Normal
×1
Electric
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 6 types
Fire
×½
Grass
×½
Ice
×½
Bug
×½
Steel
×½
Fairy
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Ability 2
If hit by a Fire-type move, the Pokémon absorbs the flames and uses them to power up its own Fire-type moves.
Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
Rapidash Evolution
Rapidash Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Fire
Galarian Form
Psychic · Fairy
Galarian Form
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Rapidash Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
—
Smart Strike
Steel
Phys.
—
70
10
—
Fury Attack
Normal
Phys.
85%
15
20
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Poison Jab
Poison
Phys.
100%
80
20
1
Horn Drill
Normal
Phys.
30%
—
5
1
Ember
Fire
Spec.
100%
40
25
1
Megahorn
Bug
Phys.
85%
120
10
1
Tail Whip
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
1
Quick Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
30
9
Double Hit
Normal
Phys.
90%
35
10
15
Double Kick
Fighting
Phys.
100%
30
30
15
Flame Charge
Fire
Phys.
100%
50
20
20
Agility
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
21
Hypnosis
Psychic
Stat
60%
—
20
25
Flame Wheel
Fire
Phys.
100%
60
25
30
Stomp
Normal
Phys.
100%
65
20
35
Fire Spin
Fire
Spec.
85%
35
15
37
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
43
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
45
Bounce
Flying
Phys.
85%
85
5
49
Inferno
Fire
Spec.
50%
100
5
56
Fire Blast
Fire
Spec.
85%
110
5
63
Flare Blitz
Fire
Phys.
100%
120
15
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Rapidash
Available in 15 games, 60 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Crystal
Gold
Silver
FireRed
LeafGreen
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Black
White
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Generation II
Crystal 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 28
Lv. 40 20%
Day
Route 28
Lv. 40 20%
Morning
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 10%
Day
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 10%
Morning
Gold 9 encounters
Available
▼
In-game trade
(1)
Pewter City
Lv. 15-100 100%
Tall grass
(8)
Route 28
Lv. 42 10%
Morning
Route 28
Lv. 42 4%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 42 1%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 42 10%
Day
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 10%
Morning
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 10%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 10%
Day
Silver 9 encounters
Available
▼
In-game trade
(1)
Pewter City
Lv. 15-100 100%
Tall grass
(8)
Route 28
Lv. 42 1%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 42 10%
Day
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 42 10%
Morning
Route 28
Lv. 42 4%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 10%
Morning
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 10%
Day
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 10%
Night
Generation III
FireRed 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Kindle Road
Lv. 37 4%
Mt. Ember
Lv. 39 4%
Kindle Road
Lv. 40 1%
Mt. Ember
Lv. 42 1%
LeafGreen 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Kindle Road
Lv. 37 4%
Mt. Ember
Lv. 39 4%
Kindle Road
Lv. 40 1%
Mt. Ember
Lv. 42 1%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Citadark Isle 3F
Lv. 40 100%
Generation IV
HeartGold 10 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(10)
Route 28
Lv. 41 4%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 41 1%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Day
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Day
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Morning
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Morning
Route 28
Lv. 43 4%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 43 1%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 5%
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 5%
SoulSilver 10 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(10)
Route 28
Lv. 41 4%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 41 1%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Day
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Day
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Morning
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Morning
Route 28
Lv. 43 4%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 43 1%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 5%
Mt. Silver
Lv. 44 5%
Generation V
Black 2 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 59 10%
Tall grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 49 10%
White 2 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 59 10%
Tall grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 49 10%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Route 17
Lv. 33-38 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Route 17
Lv. 33-38 100%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Rapidash in Pokémon GO
- 2,461Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,406Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.”
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.”
Gold
“At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredi bly 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 long er the swaying flames of its mane will become.”
Ruby
“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.”
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.”
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
“When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.”
White
“When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.”
Black 2
“When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.”
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
“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.”
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!
“Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.”
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.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Galopa
🇬🇧 English
Rapidash
🇯🇵 漢字
ギャロップ
🇯🇵 Kana
ギャロップ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Gallop
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Gallopa
🇪🇸 Español
Rapidash
🇮🇹 Italiano
Rapidash
🇰🇷 한국어
날쌩마
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
烈焰马
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
烈焰馬
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Cheval Feu
🇬🇧 EN
Fire Horse Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ひのうまポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Feuerpferd-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Rapidash
What type is Rapidash?
Rapidash is a Fire-type Pokémon.
Can Rapidash still evolve?
Rapidash is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Ponyta, it does not evolve further.
What are Rapidash's weaknesses?
Rapidash is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Rapidash's Hidden Ability?
Rapidash's Hidden Ability is Flame Body. Its regular Abilities are Run Away and Flash Fire.
Can you get a Shiny Rapidash in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Rapidash is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
