Rapidash

#78 in the National Pokédex • Fire Horse Pokémon

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Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon 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.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	60
Base Exp.	192

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (elapsed hatch time varies; Flame Body or Magma Armor speeds hatching in Emerald)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Ponyta #77	Level 40	Rapidash #78

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	Charges the foe with a full-body tackle.
Start	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	Wags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	Growls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK.
Start	Ember	Special	40	100	25	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
5	Growl	Status	-	100	40	Growls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK.
9	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	Wags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE.
14	Ember	Special	40	100	25	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
19	Stomp	Physical	65	100	20	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
25	Fire Spin	Special	15	70	15	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 turns.
31	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
38	Agility	Status	-	-	30	Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.
40	Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
50	Bounce	Physical	85	85	5	Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
63	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

			Class				Description
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Type varies	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam		Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM22	Solar Beam		Special	120	100	10	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
TM23	Iron Tail		Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower		Special	95	100	15	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast		Special	120	85	5	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat		Special	140	90	5	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore	Physical	40	100	15	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute	Status	-	-	10	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.
Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Swift	Physical	60	-	20	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Run Away

Makes escaping easier.

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Flash Fire

Powers up if hit by fire.

Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

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Ponyta

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