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Pokemon Sword and Shield Rapidash

Pokemon Sword and Shield Rapidash is a Fire Type Fire Horse Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock, Water type moves. You can find and catch Rapidash in Glimwood Tangle with a 10% chance to encounter during All Weather weather when walking through tall grass. The Max IV Stats of Rapidash are 65 HP, 100 Attack, 80 SP Attack, 70 Defense, 80 SP Defense, and 105 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Rapidash
Regular
Shiny
Rapidash Galar Pokedex ID: 334

List of Rapidash Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 500
HP 65
Attack 100
Defense 70
Special Attack 80
Special Defense 80
Speed 105

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Rapidash to have is Hasty, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Defense stats.

Rapidash Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Run AwayNormal
Flash FireNormal
Flame BodyHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

This Pokémon can be seen galloping through fields at speeds of up to 150 mph, its fiery mane fluttering in the wind.

Shield Pokedex Entry

The fastest runner becomes the leader, and it decides the herd's pace and direction of travel.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Rapidash Evolutions

How do i evolve Rapidash in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Ponyta evolves into Rapidash when you reach Level 40.

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Level 40
Rapidash
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Ponyta
410855565655090
Rapidash
50010070808065105

Rapidash Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Rapidash?

Spawn locations you can find Ponyta are in the Glimwood Tangle area, with a 10% chance to spawn during All Weather weather.

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Glimwood Tangle
10%34 - 36
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Rapidash Raids

Where do i find Rapidash Raids?

This pokemon does not spawn as a raid.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Rapidash Weakness

Rapidash is a Fire Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Ground, Rock, Water Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Ground
Rock
Water
0.5x
Damage
Bug
Steel
Fire
Grass
Ice
Fairy
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Rapidash Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Rapidash Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Rapidash Moves List

What moves can Rapidash learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Rapidash can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Fire type +50% STAB damage.

Rapidash Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
00[] Smart Strike
01[] Megahorn
01[] Poison Jab
01[] Tackle
01[] Quick Attack
01[] Growl
01[] Tail Whip
01[] Ember
15[] Flame Charge
20[] Agility
25[] Flame Wheel
30[] Stomp
35[] Fire Spin
43[] Take Down
49[] Inferno
56[] Fire Blast
63[] Flare Blitz

TM Moves Rapidash can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM02Pay DayPhysical4010020A small amount of money is gained after the battle resolves.
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM11Solar BeamSpecial12010010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM12Solar BladePhysical12510010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM13Fire SpinSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM29CharmStatus10020Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM38Will-O-WispStatus8515Burns opponent.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM52BouncePhysical85855Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM92Mystical FireSpecial112.510010Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM96Smart StrikePhysical7010The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.

Rapidash TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR00Swords DanceStatus20Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR02FlamethrowerSpecial13510015May burn opponent.
TR07Low KickPhysical10020The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TR12AgilityStatus30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR15Fire BlastSpecial165855May burn opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR28MegahornPhysical1208510
TR29Baton PassStatus40User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR36Heat WaveSpecial142.59010May burn opponent.
TR43OverheatSpecial195905Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TR55Flare BlitzPhysical18010015User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
TR57Poison JabPhysical8010020May poison the opponent.
TR83Ally SwitchStatus15User switches with opposite teammate.
TR86Wild ChargePhysical9010015User receives recoil damage.
TR87Drill RunPhysical809510High critical hit ratio.
TR90Play RoughPhysical909010May lower opponent's Attack.
TR94High HorsepowerPhysical959510The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
TR95Throat ChopPhysical8010015Prevents use of sound moves for two turns.

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