Is Rapidash Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Ponyta evolves at level 40. Fire with AbilityFlash Fire. If imported, the Speed is good but the late evolution and Growlithe's native availability make Rapidash a luxury import.
Ponyta resists most of Cheren's coverage and hits back hard.
Ponyta has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Ponyta has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Ponyta has the type edge here and should clean up Elesa's team.
Ponyta has the type edge here and should clean up Clay's team.
Ponyta trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Drayden's team hits Rapidash's weaknesses hard.
Marlon's team hits Rapidash's weaknesses hard.
Rapidash trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Rapidash has the type edge here and should clean up Grimsley's team.
Rapidash has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Rapidash has the type edge here and should clean up Marshal's team.
Rapidash trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Rapidash cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 40.
How to Get Rapidash in Black 2 & White 2
No wild encounters for Rapidash in Black 2 & White 2. Bring Ponyta over from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Diamond & Pearl, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Rapidash in B2W2
Step 1Obtain PonytaLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Pokémon Mansion. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Walking · Route 17. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 28. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Mt. Silver. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Mt. Ember. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 210. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Rapidash ✓
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Rapidash Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Rapidash
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x90-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x39-45% | ||
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x60-72% Dig 2x36-43% Rollout 2x15-18% | ||
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Trapinch builds →Dig 2x90-106%KO Rock Slide 2x56-66% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Krokorok GroundDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x77-92% Rock Tomb 2x32-39% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x86-101%KO Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Dewott builds →Razor Shell 2x64-77% Dig 2x46-55% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x59-70% Dig 2x35-41% Rollout 2x15-18% | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Floatzel builds →Dig 2x58-69% Aqua Jet 2x46-55% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
 Alomomola Water | B | |
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x138-162%KO Rock Slide 2x68-81% | ||
 Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Samurott builds →Surf 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x58-68% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x41-49% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x61-73% Dig 2x35-41% Rollout 2x15-18% | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Golduck builds →Surf 2x89-105%KO Dig 2x50-59% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x138-162%KO Rock Slide 2x69-81% | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Samurott builds →Surf 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x58-68% | ||
 Wailord Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Wailord builds →Water Spout 2x134-158%KO Bulldoze 2x40-47% Rock Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x107-127%KO Rock Slide 2x54-64% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x126-149%KO Dig 2x41-49% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x137-162%KO Rock Slide 2x69-81% | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Samurott builds →Surf 2x98-115%KO Dig 2x57-67% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Relicanth builds →Dive 2x78-92% Rock Slide 2x75-88% Bulldoze 2x40-48% | ||
 Kingler Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Kingler builds →Dive 2x107-126%KO Dig 2x71-84% Rock Slide 2x66-78% | ||
Wailord Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Wailord builds →Water Spout 2x131-155%KO Bulldoze 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x248-292%KO Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Surf 2x43-51% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Relicanth builds →Head Smash 2x146-173%KO Dive 2x79-93% Earthquake 2x66-77% | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 2x130-153%KO Ancient Power 2x66-77% Mud Shot 2x40-47% | ||
 Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Carracosta builds →Aqua Tail 2x103-122%KO Stone Edge 2x115-135%KO Earthquake 2x76-90% | ||
 Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Kabutops builds →Waterfall 2x97-114%KO Stone Edge 2x120-142%KO Dig 2x65-76% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Garchomp can KO Rapidash with Earthquake (162-191%). Tyranitar's Crunch hits Rapidash for 64-76%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x162-191%KO Outrage97-114%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit33-39% Crunch64-76% Superpower64-76% | ||
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 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Double Kick and 7 more.
B2W2 Rapidash Best Moveset
105 Speed and 100 Attack fire physical Fire TermStab before most targets respond, but the moveset can't break through Water or Rock types that check every Fire attacker. AbilityFlash Fire absorbs incoming Fire hits for a power boost. Fast, physical, and stopped by anything with a type advantage.
Best Build
Rapidash best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Drill Run
- Wild Charge
- Flare Blitz
- Morning Sun
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Captivate and Charm give Rapidash options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
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Rapidash Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Don't let Rapidash's 500 base stat total fool you. Flash Fire is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a sweeper. Drillrun with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Flash Fire on Rapidash. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Rapidash also gets Run Away and Flame Body, but they don't compare. With base 105 Speed, Flash Fire gives Rapidash an edge before opponents can react.
In Black 2 & White 2, Rapidash fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Drillrun, Wild Charge, Flare Blitz, and Morningsun. Drillrun leads at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
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