Rapidash (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Rapidash (disambiguation).

Rapidash Fire Horse Pokémon Unique Horn Pokémon ギャロップ Gallop #0078 Rapidash Galarian Rapidash Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Fire Unknown Rapidash Psychic Fairy Galarian Rapidash Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Run Away or Flash Fire Rapidash Run Away or Pastel Veil Galarian Rapidash Cacophony Flame Body Rapidash Hidden Ability Anticipation Galarian Rapidash Hidden Ability Cacophony Galarian Rapidash Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 5'07" 1.7 m Rapidash 0'0" 0 m Galarian Rapidash 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 209.4 lbs. 95.0 kg Rapidash 176.4 lbs. 80.0 kg Galarian Rapidash 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 192 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 175 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Rapidash 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed Galarian Rapidash 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Galarian Rapidash
Pokédex color   Yellow Other forms may have other colors.	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Rapidash (Japanese: ギャロップ Gallop) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Ponyta starting at level 40.

In Galar, Rapidash has a dual-type Psychic/Fairy regional form. It evolves from Galarian Ponyta starting at level 40.

Biology

Rapidash is an equine Pokémon with cream-colored fur and a pointed horn on its forehead. It has small, red eyes and triangular ears with reddish interiors. Yellow and reddish-orange flames stream from the back of its head to form a long, flowing mane. A short version of the mane trails down its back to its equally fiery tail. Flames are also present on its fetlocks. It has slender legs, each with a single black hoof.

Rapidash is a very agile Pokémon. It runs at about 150 mph (240 km/h), chasing everything that moves in hopes of racing it. With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed in only ten steps. At full gallop, its hooves barely touch the ground. The faster Rapidash goes, the longer the swaying flames of its mane will become. At an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, a feature that is said to enhance its beautiful appearance. Rapidash is capable of traveling an entire region like Hisui within a day and a half. Rapidash lives in grasslands, but it can also be seen on mountains in Pokémon Snap.

Forms

Rapidash has a regional form: Galarian Rapidash.

In Galar, Rapidash takes on a new form with a white coat, pale blue eyes, and a long, curly mane and tail colored in streaks of pastel cyan and pink. Its horn is much longer than that of Kantonian Rapidash and is deep violet in color with a spiraling white line running its length. Its fetlocks are adorned with long pink fur that stores psychic energy, which gives it a swift, airy gait, and it has deep violet hooves. When using psychic energy, its horn glows with a yellow aura, and its colored fur glows with seemly flowing color.

Galarian Rapidash lives in forests and is known for being brave and prideful. It can channel its psychic power into a powerful Psycho Cut from its horn that can pierce through sheet metal. Galarian Rapidash and its pre-Evolution are the only known Pokémon that can have Pastel Veil as an Ability.

Evolution

Rapidash evolves from Ponyta.

Galarian Rapidash evolves from Galarian Ponyta.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #078 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it. Blue Yellow Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed. Stadium Unable to restrain itself from running after fast trains or cars. Capable of reaching 150 mph at full speed.

Generation II Johto #202 Gold At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast. Silver With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps. Crystal It just loves to gallop. The faster it goes, the longer the swaying flames of its mane will become. Stadium 2 At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #078 Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald 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. FireRed It can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze. LeafGreen Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.

Generation IV Sinnoh #091 Johto #207 Diamond It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow. Pearl It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps. Platinum When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance. HeartGold At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast. SoulSilver With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps.

Generation V Unova #— Black When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance. White Black 2 When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance. White 2

Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it. Y It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #078 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #334 Galar Crown Tundra #106 Sinnoh #091 Hisui #024 Sword This Pokémon can be seen galloping through fields at speeds of up to 150 mph, its fiery mane fluttering in the wind. Shield The fastest runner becomes the leader, and it decides the herd's pace and direction of travel. Brilliant Diamond It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow. Shining Pearl It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps. Legends: 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. Galarian Rapidash Sword 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 Brave and prideful, this Pokémon dashes airily through the forest, its steps aided by the psychic power stored in the fur on its fetlocks.

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Evolve Ponyta Blue (Japan) Cerulean Cave Yellow Evolve Ponyta

Generation II Gold Silver Route 28, Mt. Silver Trade Gloom in Pewter City Crystal Route 28, Mt. SilverMorningDay

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Kindle Road, Mt. Ember Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Ponyta Platinum Evolve Ponyta HeartGold SoulSilver Route 28, Mt. Silver Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Route 12 Black 2 White 2 Trade

Generation VI X Y Evolve Ponyta Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Ponyta

Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Route 17

Generation VIII Sword TradeVersion 1.2.0+, Wild Area News (Kantonian Form) Trade, Wild Area News (Galarian Form) Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+, Wild Area News (Kantonian Form) Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle) (Galarian Form) Shield Expansion Pass Evolve Ponyta (Kantonian Form) Old Cemetery (Wanderer) (Galarian Form) Snowslide Slope, Path to the Peak, Giant's Bed, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (Galarian Form) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Ponyta (Kantonian Form) Unobtainable (Galarian Form) Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: Horseshoe Plains  (also mass outbreaks), massive mass outbreaks (Kantonian Form) Coronet Highlands: massive mass outbreaks (Kantonian Form) Unobtainable (Galarian Form)

Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Snap Volcano Pinball Evolve Ponyta

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 60, Forever Level 10, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Ponyta Ranger Kisara Plain

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Dark Crater (B4F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B9F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F) MD Sky Dark Crater (B4F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B9F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F) Ranger: SoA Chroma Highlands, Volcano Cave Rumble Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode B & S, Advanced Mode C & A)

Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F Rumble U Dream Gate: Flame Dance

Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 6 Rumble World Ember Mountains: Furnace Mountain (Center Boss, Back), Black Realm: Obsidian Shrine (Special)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea2019, Zapdos Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Mt. Blaze (12F-14F), Fiery Field (14F-21F), Joyous Tower (57F-59F), Purity Forest (57F-59F) Mystery House: Fiery Field Strong Foe: Mt. Steel (6F-8F)

Cross-Generation Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX48 Masters EX Evolution: Blaine & Ponyta (Kantonian Form), Scottie/Bettie & PonytaEgg (Kantonian Form) Seasonal sync pair scout: Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash (Galarian Form )

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RGB	Pokémon Stamp Rapidash	Japanese	Japan	40	August 1998

Wild Area News

Rapidash

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	40, 50, 60	December 1 to 31, 2020

Galarian Rapidash

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
Sw	Wild Area News	No	hide	60	March 19 to 25, 2020

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow
Gold	Silver	Burnt Berry (In-game trade, 100%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Shuca Berry (5%)
Black	White
Legends: Arceus		Normal Rawst Berry (35%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Rapidash

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.

Galarian Rapidash

Galarian Rapidash has the same base stats as Kantonian Rapidash.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 5/5 ★★★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Rapidash

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 1×.

Galarian Rapidash

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Dragon-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Rapidash is available in Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Galarian Rapidash is available in Sword and Shield.

By leveling up

Rapidash

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00——% 10 011 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10 011 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 Evo.Evo. Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00——% 10 1515 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20 2020 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 2525 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25 3030 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 3535 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 4343 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 4949 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5 5656 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5 6363 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St.  1 9 Tackle Normal Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 30 5 14 Ember Fire Special 40 50 30 100% 100% 25 9 18 Double Hit Normal Status — — — —% —% 10 15 25 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 60 75 45 100% 100% 20 21 31 Hypnosis Psychic Status — — — 70% 90% 20 29 40 Fire Blast Fire Special 100 120 80 85% 95% 5 37 48 Double-Edge Normal Physical 100 120 80 100% 100% 5 47 59 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 100 120 80 100% 100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

Galarian Rapidash

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20 011 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 Evo.Evo. Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20 1515 Fairy Wind Fairy Special 04040 100100% 30 2020 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 2525 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 3030 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 3535 Heal Pulse Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 4343 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 4949 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100100% 10 5656 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 6363 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash

By TM/TR

Rapidash

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Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM02 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM12 TM12 Solar Blade Grass Physical 125125 100}}100% 10 TM13 TM13 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM38 TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM92 TM92 Mystical Fire Fire Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM96 TM96 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR28 TR28 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 085}}85% 10 TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR36 TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TR43 TR43 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TR55 TR55 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TR87 TR87 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10 TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TR94 TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Galarian Rapidash

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM02 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM69 TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM71 TM71 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM72 TM72 Magic Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM89 TM89 Misty Terrain Fairy Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM91 TM91 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM92 TM92 Mystical Fire Fire Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM96 TM96 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR28 TR28 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 085}}85% 10 TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR34 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR82 TR82 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TR87 TR87 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10 TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TR92 TR92 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR94 TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash

By breeding

Rapidash

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Horn Drill Normal Physical — 30% 5 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 Morning Sun Normal Status — —% 5 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rapidash in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Rapidash in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 60 100% 25 High Horsepower Ground Physical 95 95% 10 Horn Drill Normal Physical — 30% 5 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Morning Sun Normal Status — —% 5 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rapidash in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Rapidash in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Galarian Rapidash

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Horn Drill Normal Physical — 30% 5 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 Morning Sun Normal Status — —% 5 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rapidash in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Rapidash in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash

By tutoring

Rapidash

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP  Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St.  LA Flamethrower Fire Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 150 100 90% 95% 5 LA High Horsepower Ground Physical 85 105 65 95% 100% 10 LA Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 150 100 90% 95% 5 LA Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 120 80 75% 90% 5 LA Megahorn Bug Physical 100 120 80 85% 95% 5 LA Mystical Fire Fire Special 70 85 55 100% 100% 10 LA Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Rest Psychic Status — — — —% —% 10 LA Swift Normal Special 60 75 45 —% —% 20 LA Wild Charge Electric Physical 85 105 65 100% 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Galarian Rapidash

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 085}}85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Rapidash

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Scorched Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP If I gallop flat out, I can outrun a bullet train! 26%-50% HP My health is half gone... 1%-25% HP It's hopeless... My flames are about to fizzle... Level up Hm! My level's gone up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Explore the last floor of a dungeon Connected to: Torkoal, Pyroar (♂) Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Why don't you gallop with me? Going zoooooom gives you the best feeling! Low HP (< 50%) My legs are getting numb...
Pokémon Ranger Group: Fire Poké Assist: Fire Field move: (Burn ×3) Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 56 Max. exp.: 76 Browser entry R-018 Rapidash charges while cloaked in flames that can incinerate anything.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Fire Poké Assist: Fire Field move: (Burn ×3) Browser entry R-177 It attacks by launching fire and charging.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 52 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fire Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #692 Non Stop+ Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered. Swappable Skill(s): Shot Out
Pokémon GO Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 207 Base Defense: 162 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Fire Spin*, Incinerate*, Ember† Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Drill Run, Heat Wave, Flame Charge*, Scorching Sands*, Wild Charge†

Costumes in Pokémon GO
Candela-themed accessory

Galarian Rapidash

Pokémon GO Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 201 Base Defense: 162 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Psycho Cut, Fairy Wind* Charged Attacks: Psychic, Megahorn, Play Rough, Body Slam, High Horsepower*, Wild Charge†

Evolution data

Rapidash

Unevolved Ponyta  Fire

Level 40 →

First Evolution Rapidash  Fire

Galarian Rapidash

Unevolved Ponyta Galarian Form  Psychic

Level 40 →

First Evolution Rapidash Galarian Form  Psychic  Fairy

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Rapidash debuted in The Flame Pokémon-athon!, under the ownership of Lara Laramie. Ash used it in the Big P Pokémon Race while it was still a Ponyta. Ponyta eventually evolved into Rapidash near the end of the race, subsequently winning it.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Neesha's Rapidash was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Rapidash clone reappeared in Mewtwo Returns. In Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a remake of Mewtwo Strikes Back, Neesha's Rapidash played the same role.

In Johto Photo Finish, Jon Dickson used a Rapidash in the final match of the Silver Conference. It went up against a Rhydon and was able to defeat it, granting its Trainer victory in the Silver Conference.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Heated Battle, a Rapidash was summoned by Hoopa alongside a Slugma, Magmortar, and Heatran. They all used Fire-type attacks to set Ash and Pikachu on fire.

Galarian Rapidash debuted in The Tale of You and Glimwood Tangle!. Chloe found it injured, but with the help of a Galarian Ponyta, she was able to heal it. It reappeared in a flashback in The Sweet Taste of Battle!.

Minor appearances

In It's Mr. Mime Time, Stella used a Rapidash for her circus.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, a Rapidash was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In The Power of One, multiple Rapidash sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Rapidash appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

Multiple Rapidash appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

In Love at First Flight, Jessie's dream of Prince Charming featured a Rapidash.

Multiple Rapidash appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

In Odd Pokémon Out!, multiple Rapidash lived at Camomile Island.

A Coordinator's Rapidash appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.

A Rapidash appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.

In Mounting a Coordinator Assault!, a Coordinator's Rapidash competed in the Jubilife Contest.

A Coordinator's Rapidash appeared in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!.

Multiple Rapidash appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Rapidash appeared in Strategy Begins at Home! in Ash's flashback.

In Last Call — First Round!, a Coordinator's Rapidash competed in the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival with a Girafarig.

In For The Love of Meowth!, Meowth's fantasy featured a Rapidash.

A Rapidash appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Rapidash appeared in I Choose You!.

In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, a Trainer's Rapidash attended the Wela Fire Festival.

In Alola, Kanto!, Kiawe managed to have a ride on a Rapidash at Professor Oak's Laboratory. A fantasy featured another Rapidash.

Two Rapidash appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

An image of a Rapidash appeared in The Tale of You and Glimwood Tangle!.

A Rapidash appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Two Rapidash appeared in HZ075, during a flashback.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM042 Rapidash Rotom Pokédex Rapidash, the Fire Horse Pokémon. A Fire type. Rapidash loves to gallop. Whenever it sees something moving fast, it gets the urge to race.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN055 Rapidash Goh's Rotom Phone Rapidash, Galarian form. The Unique Horn Pokémon. A Psychic and Fairy type, and Ponyta's evolved form. Fearless and proud, Rapidash uses Psychic powers stored in the flowing fur above its hooves to dash through the forest with ease.

Pokémon Origins

In File 4: Charizard, Red owns a Rapidash.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Galarian Rapidash appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Bede.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Rapidash appeared in The Discovery, under the ownership of Elaine. She used it to battle Green's Ninetales and lost.

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Ash borrowed Lara Laramie's Ponyta when she couldn't qualify due to her having a broken arm. During the race, it evolved into a Rapidash and became faster, winning the race.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

A Rapidash appeared as a silhouette in JBA5, under the ownership of Blaine.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Platinum's Rapidash

Blaine has a Rapidash as his steed in Pokémon Adventures. In Holy Moltres, it carried Red to Blaine's secret laboratory to revive an Aerodactyl from its Fossil. Later, Blaine rode Rapidash into Mewtwo's Psywave in an attempt to defeat Mewtwo. To protect Red, Blaine's Rapidash created a fireball wall around the Trainer to shield him from the impending blast.

In The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually), the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman was revealed to own a Rapidash. This particular Rapidash is notable for being able to use the move Pay Day, which it cannot normally learn.

A Rapidash appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Rapidash appeared in Moving Past Milotic, when Crystal lent the one she had to Emerald. Though it was initially overwhelmed by Lucy's Seviper with its Toxic and Giga Drain maneuver, its fellow team member Blissey revitalized it using Heal Bell and Softboiled, allowing it to defeat the serpent with a powerful Overheat.

In Hurrah for Rapidash, Platinum's Ponyta evolved into a Rapidash the day after her Gym battle against Byron.

Two Rapidash first appeared in Well Met, Weepinbell, under the ownership of Sebastian. They were used to pull his carriage around.

A Rapidash appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

A Galarian Rapidash first appeared in Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day, having evolved from Bede's Ponyta.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Flint's Rapidash was the first Pokémon used in the battle against Hareta in Hareta's Heart's Desire. It quickly defeated his Empoleon with its combined Sunny Day and Solar Beam, but it was eventually defeated by Hareta's Regigigas.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Blaine sent out a Rapidash during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!.

A Rapidash appeared in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious? as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.

Pokémon Zensho

Blaine's Rapidash was briefly seen in PZ08.

In the TCG

Main article: Rapidash (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Rapidash appears as a Spirit.

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Galarian Rapidash (UNITE)

Rapidash in its Galarian form will be playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged all-rounder that starts as Galarian Ponyta, which evolves into Galarian Rapidash at level 5.

Trivia

• In early English-language promotional material for Pokémon Red and Blue, it was revealed that Rapidash was to keep its romanized Japanese name "Gallop".
• Rapidash is the favorite Pokémon of the Kanto Pokémon Fan Club Chairman. When the player first speaks to him, he goes on about why Rapidash is his favorite Pokémon at length.
• Galarian Rapidash's category, Unique Horn, sounds similar to "unicorn".
• In Galarian Rapidash's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Sword, Psycho Cut is not properly capitalized.

Origin

Rapidash's horn shows it may have been inspired by unicorns, but it also displays a lot of resemblance to a regular horse. Both it and its pre-evolved form may also be based on fiery steeds in mythology, such as those of the Greek god Helios, Skinfaxi of Norse mythology, and the horses of the Ashvins in Hindu mythology. It may also be based on Qilin, a legendary Chinese hooved chimerical creature sometimes depicted with parts of their bodies on fire.

Galarian Rapidash appears to be based on more modern depictions of unicorns. Its inclusion in Galar and the Crown Tundra may be inspired by the fact that the unicorn is the national animal of Scotland, which the Crown Tundra is based on. Its signature Ability, Pastel Veil, may be inspired by the belief that unicorn horns can be used to cure diseases and neutralize poisons.

Name origin

Rapidash may be a combination of rapid and dash (referring to the high speed at which it runs) or ash (referencing its Fire type).

Gallop is literally gallop, a form of running for hooved animals.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ギャロップ Gallop From gallop French Galopa From galop Spanish Rapidash Same as English name German Gallopa From Galopp Italian Rapidash Same as English name Korean 날쌩마 Nalssaengma From 날쌔다 nalssaeda, 쌩 ssaeng, and 마 (馬) ma Mandarin Chinese 烈焰馬 / 烈焰马 Lièyànmǎ From 烈焰 lièyàn and 馬 / 马 mǎ Cantonese Chinese 烈焰馬 Lihtyìhmmáh From 烈焰 lihtyìhm and 馬 máh

More languages Hindi रैपिडैश Rapidash Transcription of English name Russian Рапидаш Rapidash Transcription of English name Thai แกลล็อป Kaellop Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Platinum's Rapidash
• Regional form

External links

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