Rapidash Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Rapidash Pokemon Guide

Rapidash is a Fire-type Pokemon known for its blazing mane, high Speed and evolution from Ponyta. This guide covers Rapidash’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Galarian Rapidash form information.

Normal Form

Rapidash

Shiny Form

Shiny Rapidash

Regional Form

Galarian Form

Rapidash Description

Rapidash is the evolved form of Ponyta and evolves at Level 40. It is known for incredible acceleration and its fiery mane.

Rapidash Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Rapidash, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Rapidash

National Dex

#0078

Type

Fire

Species

Fire Horse Pokemon

Height

5’07” / 1.7 m

170 cm

Weight

209.4 lbs / 95.0 kg

95.0 kg

Abilities

Run Away, Flash Fire, Flame Body

Rapidash Stats

Rapidash has high Speed and good Attack with moderate bulk. It works best as a fast physical attacker or cleaner.

Rapidash Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Rapidash uses Fire, Normal, Electric and Ground coverage across Pokemon games. These are some of Rapidash’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Ember

A basic Fire-type attack Ponyta learns early.

Flame Wheel

A physical Fire-type move associated with Ponyta’s running attack style.

Flamethrower

Reliable special Fire-type damage with strong accuracy.

Fire Blast

A high-power Fire-type attack for major damage.

Flare Blitz

A powerful physical Fire-type attack with recoil.

Stomp

A physical move that fits Ponyta and Rapidash’s horse design.

Wild Charge

Electric coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon when available.

High Horsepower

Ground-type coverage against Rock, Fire, Poison, Steel and Electric-type Pokemon.

Rapidash All Moves

Rapidash can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Rapidash’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
5	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
9	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90
15	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100
21	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	–	60
29	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85
37	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
47	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100

Rapidash Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Rapidash is a Fire-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy-type moves, but leaves it weak to Ground, Rock and Water-type attacks.

Type

Fire

Weaknesses

Ground, Rock, Water

Resistances

Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy

Immunity

None

None

Rapidash Abilities

Rapidash’s abilities support wild-battle escapes, Fire immunity or contact-based burns.

Rapidash Evolution

Rapidash evolves from Ponyta at Level 40. Galarian Rapidash evolves from Galarian Ponyta at Level 40.

Stage 1

Ponyta

Starting form

Stage 2

Rapidash

Evolves from Ponyta at Level 40

Regional Form

Galarian Ponyta

Regional form from Galar

Regional Evolution

Galarian Rapidash

Evolves from Galarian Ponyta at Level 40

Where to Find Rapidash in Pokemon Games

Rapidash’s availability changes by game. It is usually obtained by evolving Ponyta at Level 40, though some games allow Rapidash to be caught directly.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Rapidash
Pokemon Red	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Blue	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Yellow	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Rapidash
Pokemon Gold	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Silver	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Crystal	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Rapidash
Pokemon Ruby	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Sapphire	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Emerald	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon FireRed	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Rapidash
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Rapidash
Pokemon Black	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon White	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Black 2	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon White 2	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Rapidash
Pokemon X	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Y	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Rapidash
Pokemon Sun	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Moon	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Rapidash
Pokemon Sword	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Shield	Evolve Galarian Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Horseshoe Plains or evolve Ponyta at Level 40.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Rapidash
Pokemon Scarlet	Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Violet	Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Rapidash
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Evolve Ponyta at Level 40.

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