Pokémon 078 Rapidash

Pokemon 078 Rapidash
Pokemon 078 Rapidash (Image credit: The Pokémon Company)

Name: Rapidash (Japanese: ギャロップ Gallop)

Classification:

  • Fire Horse Pokémon (Rapidash)
  • Unique Horn Pokémon (Galarian Rapidash)

Type:

  • Fire (Rapidash)
  • Psychic/Fairy (Galarian Rapidash)

Generation:

  • Gen I Kanto Region
  • Gen VIII Galar Region

Gender Ratio: 50% Male to 50% Female

Height: 5' 7"

Weight:

  • 209.4 lbs (Rapidash)
  • 176.4 (Galarian Rapidash)

Evolution:

  • Evolves from Ponyta at level 40.
  • Galarian Rapidash Evolves from Galarian Ponyta at level 40.
  • Evolves from Ponyta with 50 Candies in Pokémon Go.

Alternate Formes:

  • Galarian Rapidash

How to catch in Sword/Shield:

  • Trade (Sword Only)
  • Evolve from Ponyta
  • Pokémon HOME
  • Evolve from Galarian Ponyta
  • Bridge Field
  • Hammerlocke Hills
  • Lake of Outrage
  • Rolling Fields
  • Max Raid Battles

How to catch in Go:

  • Evolve from Ponyta

Description: A large, cream-colored unicorn, Rapidash has red eyes and black hooves, as well as the yellow and red flames it had as Ponyta. Rapidash are extremely fast, able to run 150 MPH, and love to race. Anytime a Rapidash spots something moving fast, it will chase after in hopes of racing. Its mane and tail grow longer the faster Rapidash runs, and when moving especially fast, the flames sparkle. Rapidash can accelerate near instantly, needing only ten steps to reach top speed.

In the Galar Region, Rapidash has a snowy white coat and a long, luxurious mane and tail in cyan, purple, and pink. Its purple horn is considerably longer than the original Rapidash, and it has a secondary Fairy typing. It can store vast amounts of Psychic energy in its mane and tail, but also uses its horn to channel that energy into powerful attacks. Proud and Brave, Galarian Rapidash has a swift and airy gait.

Core Games

Rapidash in the core games

  • Sword Pokédex: This Pokémon can be seen galloping through fields at speeds of up to 150 mph, its fiery mane fluttering in the wind.
  • Shield Pokédex: The fastest runner becomes the leader, and it decides the herd's pace and direction of travel.

Base Stats

  • 65 HP
  • 100 Attack
  • 70 Defense
  • 80 Sp. Attack
  • 80 Sp. Defense
  • 105 Speed
  • 500 Total

Moves by Level

  • Megahorn (lv 1)
  • Poison Jab (lv 1)
  • Tackle (lv 1)
  • Quick Attack (lv 1)
  • Growl (lv 1)
  • Tail Whip (lv 1)
  • Ember (lv 1)
  • Smart Strike (Evo)
  • Flame Charge (lv 15)
  • Agility (lv 20)
  • Flame Wheel (lv 25)
  • Stomp (lv 30)
  • Fire Spin (lv 35)
  • Take Down (lv 43)
  • Inferno (lv 49)
  • Fire Blast (lv 56)
  • Flare Blitz (lv 63)

Moves by TM/TR

  • TM02 Pay Day
  • TM08 Hyper Beam
  • TM09 Giga Impact
  • TM11 Solar Beam
  • TM12 Solar Blade
  • TM13 Fire Spin
  • TM21 Rest
  • TM24 Snore
  • TM25 Protect
  • TM29 Charm
  • TM31 Attract
  • TM34 Sunny Day
  • TM38 Will-O-Wisp
  • TM39 Facade
  • TM40 Swift
  • TM52 Bounce
  • TM76 Round
  • TM92 Mystical Fire
  • TM96 Smart Strike
  • TR00 Swords Dance
  • TR01 Body Slam
  • TR02 Flamethrower
  • TR07 Low Kick
  • TR12 Agility
  • TR15 Fire Blast
  • TR20 Substitute
  • TR26 Endure
  • TR27 Sleep Talk
  • TR28 Megahorn
  • TR29 Baton Pass
  • TR31 Iron Tail
  • TR36 Heat Wave
  • TR43 Overheat
  • TR55 Flare Blitz
  • TR57 Poison Jab
  • TR83 Ally Switch
  • TR86 Wild Charge
  • TR87 Drill Run
  • TR90 Play Rough
  • TR94 High Horsepower
  • TR95 Throat Chop

Moves by Breeding

  • Double-Edge
  • Double Kick
  • Horn Drill
  • Hypnosis
  • Morning Sun
  • Thrash

Damaged normally by

  • Normal 1×
  • Fighting 1×
  • Flying 1×
  • Poison 1×
  • Ghost 1×
  • Electric 1×
  • Psychic 1×
  • Dragon 1×
  • Dark 1×

Weak to

  • Ground 2×
  • Rock 2×
  • Water 2×

Immune to

  • None

Resistant to

  • Bug ½×
  • Steel ½×
  • Fire ½×
  • Grass ½×
  • Ice ½×
  • Fairy ½×

Galarian Rapidash

  • Sword Pokédex: Little can stand up to its psycho cut. Unleashed from this Pokémon's horn, the move will punch a hole right through a thick metal sheet.
  • Shield Pokédex: Brave and prideful, this Pokémon dashes airily through the forest, its steps aided by the psychic power stored in the fur on its fetlocks.

Pokemon 078 Rapidash Galarian

Pokemon 078 Rapidash Galarian (Image credit: The Pokémon Company)

Base Stats

  • 65 HP
  • 100 Attack
  • 70 Defense
  • 80 Sp. Attack
  • 80 Sp. Defense
  • 105 Speed
  • 500 Total

Moves by Level

  • Megahorn (lv 1)
  • Tackle (lv 1)
  • Quick Attack (lv 1)
  • Growl (lv 1)
  • Tail Whip (lv 1)
  • Confusion (lv 1)
  • Psycho Cut (Evo)
  • Fairy Wind (lv 15)
  • Agility (lv 20)
  • Psybeam (lv 25)
  • Stomp (lv 30)
  • Heal Pulse (lv 35)
  • Take Down (lv 43)
  • Dazzling Gleam (lv 49)
  • Psychic (lv 56)
  • Healing Wish (lv 63)

Moves by TM/TR

  • TM02 Pay Day
  • TM08 Hyper Beam
  • TM09 Giga Impact
  • TM21 Rest
  • TM24 Snore
  • TM25 Protect
  • TM29 Charm
  • TM31 Attract
  • TM39 Facade
  • TM40 Swift
  • TM44 Imprison
  • TM52 Bounce
  • TM69 Psycho Cut
  • TM70 Trick Room
  • TM71 Wonder Room
  • TM72 Magic Room
  • TM76 Round
  • TM89 Misty Terrain
  • TM91 Psychic Terrain
  • TM92 Mystical Fire
  • TM96 Smart Strike
  • TR00 Swords Dance
  • TR01 Body Slam
  • TR07 Low Kick
  • TR11 Psychic
  • TR12 Agility
  • TR20 Substitute
  • TR26 Endure
  • TR27 Sleep Talk
  • TR28 Megahorn
  • TR29 Baton Pass
  • TR31 Iron Tail
  • TR34 Future Sight
  • TR49 Calm Mind
  • TR69 Zen Headbutt
  • TR82 Stored Power
  • TR83 Ally Switch
  • TR86 Wild Charge
  • TR87 Drill Run
  • TR90 Play Rough
  • TR92 Dazzling Gleam
  • TR94 High Horsepower
  • TR95 Throat Chop

Moves by Breeding

  • Double-Edge
  • Double Kick
  • Horn Drill
  • Hypnosis
  • Morning Sun
  • Thrash

Damaged normally by

  • Normal 1×
  • Flying 1×
  • Ground 1×
  • Rock 1×
  • Bug 1×
  • Fire 1×
  • Water 1×
  • Grass 1×
  • Electric 1×
  • Ice 1×
  • Dark 1×
  • Fairy 1×

Weak to

  • Poison 2×
  • Ghost 2×
  • Steel 2×

Immune to

  • Dragon

Resistant to

  • Fighting ¼×
  • Psychic ½×

Pokémon Go

Rapidash in Pokémon Go

Pokédex: 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.

Egg Distance: N/A

Buddy Distance: 3 KM

Pokemon Go 078 Rapidash

Pokemon Go 078 Rapidash (Image credit: Niantic)

Base Stats

  • 130 Stamina
  • 207 Attack
  • 167 Defense

Moves

  • Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Ember*, Fire Spin
  • Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Drill Run, Heat Wave

Shiny: Yes

Pokemon Go 078 Rapidash Shiny

Pokemon Go 078 Rapidash Shiny (Image credit: Niantic)

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