Rapidash
#78 in the National Pokédex • Fire Horse Pokémon
This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.
Pokédex entries
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
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.
Details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
65
240
334
Attack
100
184
328
Defense
70
130
262
Sp. Atk
80
148
284
Sp. Def
80
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 2 Spe |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Base Exp. | 192 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Ponyta #77 | Level 40 |  Rapidash #78 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | Charges the foe with a full-body tackle. |
| Start | Growl | |  Status | - | 100 | 40 | Growls cutely to reduce the foe's ATTACK. |
| Start | Tail Whip | | Status | - | 100 | 30 | Wags the tail to lower the foe's DEFENSE. |
| 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 | A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Varies by IVs | 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 | A fiery blast that scorches all. 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. |
Traits
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.
