Candela-themed Rapidash Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Candela-themed Rapidash Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Candela-themed Rapidash can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Candela-themed Rapidash level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Fire Spin
Wild Charge
11.05
109.9
1356.9s
8.87
2
Incinerate
Wild Charge
10.49
104.3
1430.2s
8.43
3
Fire Spin
Scorching Sands
10.41
103.5
1440.3s
8.33
4
Fire Spin
Fire Blast
10.37
103.0
1447.1s
8.30
5
Fire Spin
Drill Run
10.13
100.7
1480.2s
8.13
6
Ember
Wild Charge
10.08
100.2
1487.9s
8.10
7
Incinerate
Scorching Sands
9.92
98.6
1511.6s
7.94
8
Low Kick
Wild Charge
9.86
98.0
1521.0s
7.90
9
Incinerate
Drill Run
9.67
96.1
1551.6s
7.73
10
Fire Spin
Heat Wave
9.64
95.8
1556.2s
7.71

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Candela-themed Rapidash PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Candela-themed Rapidash moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Flame Charge

Fire type

100% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Scorching Sands

Ground type

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Wild Charge

Electric type

100% chance to reduce the User's Defense by 33%

Candela-themed Rapidash Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Candela-themed Rapidash can learn 4 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fire- and Fighting-type damage. Ember, Fire Spin, and Incinerate match Candela-themed Rapidash's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Ember

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.8s

DPS

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Fire Spin

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 0.9s

DPS

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Incinerate

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

0.7s – 2.5s

DPS

12.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

5 turns

Archetype

Low Kick

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Ember
10
10
1.0s
10
Fire Spin
13
9
1.0s
13
Incinerate
32
22
2.5s
12.8
Low Kick
5
5
0.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Ember	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%
Fire Spin	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%
Incinerate	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%
Low Kick	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%

Candela-themed Rapidash Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Candela-themed Rapidash can learn 6 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ground-, Fire-, and Electric-type damage. Fire Blast, Flame Charge, and Heat Wave match Candela-themed Rapidash's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Drill Run

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.9s – 2.8s

DPE

1.7

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.75

Archetype

Fire Blast

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

140

Energy

-100

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

2.9s – 3.7s

DPE

1.4

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

140

Energy

-80

DPE

1.75

Archetype

Flame Charge

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.1s – 3.6s

DPE

2.12

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.3

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Heat Wave

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-100

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.7s – 2.8s

DPE

0.95

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Archetype

Scorching Sands

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 2.3s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.6

Archetype

Effect

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Wild Charge

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.6s – 2.0s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-45

DPE

2.22

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the User's Defense by 33%

Compare charged moves

Drill Run
85
-50
3.0s
28.33
Fire Blast
140
-100
4.0s
35
Flame Charge
70
-33
4.0s
17.5
Heat Wave
95
-100
3.0s
31.67
Scorching Sands
90
-50
3.0s
30
Wild Charge
90
-50
2.5s
36

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Drill Run	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%
Fire Blast	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%
Flame Charge	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%
Heat Wave	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%
Scorching Sands	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%
Wild Charge	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Candela-themed Rapidash carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

50,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Candela-themed Rapidash's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Fire Spin and Wild Charge make up Candela-themed Rapidash's best raid moveset, dealing 11.1 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Candela-themed Rapidash for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Candela-themed Rapidash learn in Pokémon GO?

Candela-themed Rapidash can learn 4 fast moves and 6 charged moves. Ember and Wild Charge are legacy moves that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.

How much does Candela-themed Rapidash's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Candela-themed Rapidash costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.

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