Galarian Rapidash
#78 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Galarian Rapidash
The best moves for Galarian Rapidash are Psycho Cut and Psychic when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Psycho Cut and Wild Charge deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Galarian Ponyta family. Galarian Rapidash evolves from Galarian Ponyta for 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Rapidash:
(which only changes Rapidash's appearance)
Game images
Galarian Rapidash, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Galarian Rapidash is a Psychic & Fairy Pokémon which evolves from Ponyta. It is weak to Poison, Ghost and Steel moves. Rapidash's best moveset is Psycho Cut & Psychic 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Fairy Wind | 9 | 10.8 |
| Low Kick | 5 | 10 |
| Psycho Cut | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Play Rough | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Wild Charge Elite TM | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| High Horsepower | 105 | 1 | 1.05 |
| Megahorn | 105 | 1 | 1.05 |
| 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
Counters & Raids
What counters Galarian Rapidash?
Galarian Rapidash is weak to Poison, Ghost and Steel moves.
The best counter to Galarian Rapidash is Crowned Sword Zacian with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade, followed by Dusk Mane Necrozma, Crowned Shield Zamazenta and Dawn Wings Necrozma.
The top Galarian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crowned Sword Zacian | 100% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 96% | |
| Crowned Shield Zamazenta | 93% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 90% | |
| Mega Gengar | 88% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 88% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 87% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 87% | |
| Crowned Shield Zamazenta | 86% | |
| Mega Gengar | 85% |
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 | 80 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 |



