Rapidash
#78 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Rapidash
The best moves for Rapidash are Fire Spin and Fire Blast when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Fire Spin | 15.3 dps |
| Fire Blast | 40 dps |
Defense
| Incinerate | 15.1 dps |
| Fire Blast | 40 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Ponyta family. Rapidash evolves from Ponyta which costs 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Rapidash:
Rapidash Raid Guide
Rapidash has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Rapidash, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Rapidash is a Fire Pokémon which evolves from Ponyta. It is vulnerable to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Rapidash's strongest moveset is Fire Spin & Fire Blast and it has a Max CP of 2,461.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 207 | |
| Defense | 162 | |
| Stamina | 163 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,054 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,406 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,109 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,461 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,757 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,285 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 95 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Rapidash
The best moves for Rapidash are Fire Spin and Fire Blast when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Fire Spin | 15.3 dps |
| Fire Blast | 40 dps |
Defense
| Incinerate | 15.1 dps |
| Fire Blast | 40 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Fire Spin | 14 | 9.1 | 15.3 |
| Ember Elite TM | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Incinerate | 29 | 8.7 | 15.1 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 95 | -33.3 | 38 |
| Drill Run | 80 | -17.9 | 28.6 |
| Fire Blast | 140 | -23.8 | 40 |
| Flame Charge | 70 | -8.7 | 22.1 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Rapidash?
Rapidash is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Rapidash are:
- Rampardos,
- Kingler,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 100% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 98% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earth Power | 96% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 96% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 95% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 94% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 93% |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Rock Wrecker | 92% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earthquake | 91% |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw | Meteor Beam | 91% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Rapidash
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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