Rapidash's stats are solid on their own, but Flash Fire is what pushes it over the line. It absorbs Fire moves and powers up its own. Only weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. Known as the Fire Horse Pokemon.
Rapidash's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, HP pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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.
Rapidash Weakness
AvgType-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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
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.
Click Baton Pass, bring in a teammate, repeat. Rapidash's pivot game is backed by Leftovers for passive recovery each turn and flexible EVs EVs. Flashfire works in the background while the remaining moves covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Best Rapidash Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Sunny Day
- Solar Beam
- Baton Pass
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Rapidash can't be caught in Emerald. Transfer Ponyta from Red, Yellow, or Platinum and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
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.
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.
Rapidash fills the sweeper role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 100 Attack). Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Rapidash appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Rapidash first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 9 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A