Is Rapidash Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Rapidash with AbilityFlash Fire absorbs Fire moves and hits harder with its own. Speed keeps Rapidash ahead of most threats through the late-game. Handles Erika and contributes against Lorelei. AbilityRun Away is the ability you don't want. Flash Fire transforms Rapidash from a Fire-type into a Fire-immune Fire-type.
Ponyta trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.
Ponyta trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Ponyta has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.
Ponyta resists most of Erika's coverage and hits back hard.
Ponyta has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Ponyta trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Blaine's typing presses Ponyta's defenses.
Rapidash has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Rapidash has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.
Rapidash has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Rapidash has the type edge here and should clean up Agatha's team.
Lance's team hits Rapidash's weaknesses hard.
Rapidash trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Catch Rapidash on Kindle Road (walking, Lv 37-40, rare).
- STARTING (Lv 37)
- LV 37NormalTake Down9085%20
- After Erika
- TM35FireFlamethrower135100%15
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- After Giovanni
- TM50FireOverheat19590%5
- LV 63FireFire Blast16585%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Catch Ponyta on Kindle Road (walking, Lv 31-34, common).
- STARTING (Lv 31)
- LV 31NormalTake Down9085%20
- After Erika
- TM35FireFlamethrower135100%15
- TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- LV 38PsychicAgility—100%30
- After Giovanni
- TM50FireOverheat19590%5
- LV 53FireFire Blast16585%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Rapidash in FireRed & LeafGreen
Rapidash shows up in the same Sevii Island areas as Ponyta but at much worse odds. Four encounters in both versions, all rare. You'll see plenty of Ponyta before spotting one.
2 locations to catch Rapidash2 locations to catch Ponyta
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Badge 7Catch Ponyta at any of the 2 locations below, then level it up to 40 — it evolves into Rapidash.
Badge 7Where To Catch Rapidash in FRLG
To get Rapidash, start by catching Ponyta through walking encounters at Lv. 30-42. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Rapidash ✓or evolve from Ponyta (Step 1)
Rapidash Weakness
Type-wise, Rapidash takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Rapidash leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Rapidash Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Rapidash
 Squirtle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x114-135%KO Water Pulse 2x39-47% Rock Tomb 2x39-47% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x104-124%KO Water Pulse 2x35-43% Rock Tomb 2x35-43% | ||
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x59-71% Dig 2x35-43% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x94-112%KO Rock Tomb 2x49-59% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x114-135%KO Water Pulse 2x39-47% Rock Tomb 2x39-47% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x104-124%KO Water Pulse 2x35-43% Rock Tomb 2x35-43% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x59-71% Dig 2x35-43% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x94-112%KO Rock Tomb 2x49-59% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x89-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 2x84-99% Dig 2x32-38% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x86-101%KO Waterfall 2x53-64% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Water Pulse 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x101-120%KO Water Pulse 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x100-119%KO Dig 2x33-40% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x93-109%KO Rock Tomb 2x31-38% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Surf 2x64-75% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Surf 2x54-65% Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x100-119%KO Surf 2x49-58% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x100-119%KO Dig 2x33-40% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x93-109%KO Rock Tomb 2x31-38% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Surf 2x64-75% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Surf 2x54-65% Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x30-36% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Rock Tomb 2x30-36% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x85-100%KO Hydro Pump 2x77-91% | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Blastoise builds →Surf 2x81-95% Earthquake 2x60-71% | ||
 Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodIcefall Cave Surfing | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x101-120%KO Dig 2x31-37% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Hydro Pump 2x80-94% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x91-107%KO Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Omastar builds →Surf 2x105-124%KO Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Mud Shot 2x28-33% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x136-161%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-81% Surf 2x35-41% | ||
 Suicune Water | A | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Suicune builds →Surf 2x85-100%KO Dig 2x35-42% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x126-148%KO Dig 2x31-36% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x88-103%KO Hydro Pump 2x78-92% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x90-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x31-36% | ||
Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 2x131-155%KO Ancient Power 2x44-52% Mud Shot 2x27-32% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Metagross can KO Rapidash with Explosion (148-175%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Earthquake (119-140%).
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Metagross builds →Explosion148-175%KO Earthquake 2x120-141%KO | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide 2x90-106%KO Earthquake 2x119-140%KO | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Skarmory builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Celebi builds →Psychic29-35% Giga Drain12-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin16-19% Explosion79-94% Earthquake 2x64-75% | ||
Rapidash Evolutions
Rapidash is the evolved form of Ponyta. Breeding produces Ponyta eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Ponyta gave Rapidash the biggest boost in HP (+15), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Rapidash to get Ponyta eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Double Kick, Double-Edge and 3 more.
FRLG Rapidash Best Moveset
105 Speed and 100 Attack on a Fire type where all Fire moves use the Special stat, not the stronger Attack. AbilityFlash Fire absorbs Fire attacks for a damage boost. The moveset fights the type system: high physical power with no physical Fire TermStab to use it. MoveReturn carries the offense instead.
Best Build
Rapidash best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Sunny Day
- Solar Beam
- Baton Pass
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Charm and Double Kick give Rapidash options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Flying coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Fire Blast. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze.
Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Rapidash FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Rapidash can be caught in the wild at Kindle Road and Mt Ember in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen.
Game Availability
Rapidash first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves