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. In Trainer Battles, Incinerate and Wild Charge deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Ponyta family. Rapidash evolves from Ponyta for 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Rapidash:
View 1 costume for Rapidash »
(which only changes Rapidash's appearance)
Game images
Rapidash, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Rapidash is a Fire Pokémon which evolves from Ponyta. It is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Rapidash's best moveset is Fire Spin & Fire Blast and it has a Max CP of 2,782.
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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin | 13 | 15.6 |
| Incinerate | 32 | 15.4 |
| Ember Elite TM | 10 | 12 |
| Low Kick | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Wild Charge Elite TM | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Scorching Sands | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Drill Run | 85 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Fire Blast | 140 | 1 | 1.68 |
| Heat Wave | 95 | 1 | 1.14 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Rapidash?
Rapidash is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The best counter to Rapidash is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Primal Groudon, Mega Greninja and Mega Diancie.
The top Rapidash counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 99% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% | |
| Primal Groudon | 91% | |
| Mega Diancie | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
207 |
| Defense |
|
162 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,054 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,406 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,109 |
|
Level 40 |
2,461 |
|
Level 50 |
2,782 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,757 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,285 |
Costumes
Rapidash costumes
Rapidash (Candela Accessory)
