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No. 0078

Rapidash

Fire Horse Pokémon

Rapidash
Official art
Fire
Height
1.7 m 5′07″
Weight
95 kg 209.4 lbs
Base stat total
500 top 30%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Fiery mane aglow, Rapidash darts like an arrow across the land. This prodigiously swift creature can traverse the vast region of Hisui in a day and a half.
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Base stats

HP65125–172240–334
Atk10094–167184–328
Def7067–134130–262
SpA8076–145148–284
SpD8076–145148–284
Spe10599–172193–339
Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon
HP65Atk100Def70Spe105SpD80SpA80

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 105). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+172Max157No SP125Min112Scarf258Tailwind344

At max Speed, Rapidash outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172Rapidash · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  12. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  13. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 157Rapidash · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 125Rapidash · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Run Away

    Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

  • Flash Fire

    Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

  • Flame BodyHidden ability

    Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0077PonytaFire
    1. Level 40#0078RapidashFire

Moves

Level up 8

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
9Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
15Flame WheelHas a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys60100%25
21HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20
29Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
37Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
47Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Fire Horse Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Yellow
Shape
Habitat
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#078Original Johto#202Original Sinnoh#091Extended Sinnoh#091Updated Johto#207Let’s Go Kanto#078Galar#334Crown Tundra#106Hisui#024

  1. Fiery mane aglow, Rapidash darts like an arrow across the land. This prodigiously swift creature can traverse the vast region of Hisui in a day and a half.

    Legends: Arceus

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

    Shield

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

    Sword

  4. With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps.

    SoulSilver

  5. When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  6. It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps.

    Pearl

  7. It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.

    Diamond · Y

  8. It can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze.

    FireRed

  9. 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.

    Emerald

  10. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  11. It just loves to gallop. The faster it goes, the long­ er the swaying flames of its mane will become.

    Crystal

  12. With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps.

    Silver

  13. At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.

    Gold · HeartGold

  14. Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  15. Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X

Names around the world

Japanese
ギャロップ
Japanese (romaji)
Gallop
Korean
날쌩마
Chinese (Traditional)
烈焰馬
Chinese (Simplified)
烈焰马
French
Galopa
German
Gallopa
Spanish
Rapidash
Italian
Rapidash

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
175
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
  • Road 17Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
  • Road 17Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle 3FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 40
White 1 area
  • Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–59
Black 1 area
  • Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–59
SoulSilver 2 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–43
HeartGold 2 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–43
LeafGreen 2 areas
  • Kindle RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
  • Mount EmberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
FireRed 2 areas
  • Kindle RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
  • Mount EmberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Crystal 2 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Silver 3 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
  • Pewter CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 15–100
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Gold 3 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
  • Pewter CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 15–100
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42