Rapidash

#207 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Fire Horse Pokémon

Rapidash

#207 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Fire Horse Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

240

334

Attack

100

184

328

Defense

130

262

Sp. Atk

148

284

Sp. Def

148

284

Speed

105

193

339

Total

500

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Ponyta

Slowpoke

Normal

Shiny

Rapidash

Fire Horse Pokémon

#207

Height

1.7 m (5'07")

Weight

95 kg (209.4 lbs)

Abilities

Run Away Flash Fire

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Rapidash takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

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.

Pokédexes	Updated Johto #207
EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	60
Base Exp.	175

Eggs

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

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Ponyta #206	Level 40	Rapidash #207

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

HeartGold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	44	5%	-
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	44	5%	-
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42	5%	In the morning
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42	5%	During the day
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42	5%	In the morning
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42	5%	During the day
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	41	4%	At night
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43	4%	At night
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	41	1%	At night
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43	1%	At night

SoulSilver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	44	5%	-
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	44	5%	-
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42	5%	In the morning
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42	5%	During the day
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42	5%	In the morning
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42	5%	During the day
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	41	4%	At night
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43	4%	At night
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	41	1%	At night
Route 28 Road 28	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43	1%	At night

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Shuca Berry

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target’s Defense stat is lowered.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.
Start	Ember	Special	40	100	25	The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
Start	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
Start	Megahorn	Physical	120	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the foe with no letup.
Start	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
6	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target’s Defense stat is lowered.
10	Ember	Special	40	100	25	The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
15	Flame Wheel	Physical	60	100	25	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. It may also leave the target with a burn.
19	Stomp	Physical	65	100	20	The foe is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.
24	Fire Spin	Special	15	70	15	The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for two to five turns.
28	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
33	Agility	Status	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
37	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
40	Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20	The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
47	Bounce	Physical	85	85	5	The user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe.
56	Flare Blitz	Physical	120	100	15	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. The user sustains serious damage, too.

Machines

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

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat	Special	140	90	5	The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Status	-	75	15	The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM84	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

Tutors

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

	Class				Description
Bounce	Physical	85	85	5	The user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Heat Wave	Special	100	90	10	The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Run Away

Ability Slot 1

Enables sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Flash Fire

Ability Slot 2

It powers up Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one.

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

#206

Ponyta

#80

Slowpoke

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