Stats & Training
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.
Rapidash usually can be seen casually cantering in the fields and plains. However, when this Pokémon turns serious, its fiery manes flare and blaze as it gallops its way up to 150 mph.
Rapidash usually can be seen casually cantering in the fields and plains. However, when this Pokémon turns serious, its fiery manes flare and blaze as it gallops its way up to 150 mph.
Rapidash Weakness
Type-wise, Rapidash takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. 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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp can KO Rapidash with Earthquake (163-192%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (206-242%). Gastrodon's Scald also KOs at 85-100%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x163-192%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x206-242%KO Pursuit42-49% Crunch83-97% Superpower82-97% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse54-64% Scald 2x109-128%KO Blizzard25-29% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Captivate, Charm and 8 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Rapidash Best Moveset
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Rapidash's real targets. Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade while max Attack and Speed EVs and Jolly nature handle the stat profile. Flashfire ties it together.
Best Build
Rapidash best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Wild Charge
- Morning Sun
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Agility
- Drill Run
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Ally Switch and Captivate 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Rapidash in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
You're catching Ponyta first, not Rapidash. Ponyta appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Rapidash in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Rapidash, start by catching Ponyta through walking encounters at Lv. 16-21. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PonytaRoute 112 - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.16 Route60%MidDexNav chainRoute 112 - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.16 Route60%MidDexNav chainRoute 112 - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Route60%MidDexNav chainRoute 112 - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Route60%MidDexNav chainJagged PassAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.2160%MidDexNav chainJagged PassOmega RubyGrass Lv.2160%MidDexNav chain
Step 2Rapidash ✓
Rapidash Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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. Flare Blitz with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Flare Blitz, Wild Charge, Morningsun, and Poisonjab. Flare Blitz leads at 24% 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves