Rapidashin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Fire Horse Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fire

Dex

#226 Johto Dex · #078 National

Abilities

Run Away(Primary)

Makes escaping easier.

Flash Fire(Secondary)

Powers up if hit by fire.

Flame Body(Hidden)

Burns the foe on contact.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

175

EV Yield

2 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Ponyta

Base form

→

Rapidash

Level up Ponyta to Lv. 40

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Rapidash can be found in Mt. Silver Outside (rare), in Route 26 (rare), and in Route 27 (rare), among three other areas. Wild ones range from level 40 to 69.

Wild Encounters (6)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (20)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Fury AttackLevel: 0Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
0	Fury AttackLevel: 0Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
1	Fury AttackLevel: 1Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
1	Fury AttackLevel: 1Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
1	Poison JabLevel: 1Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
1	Poison JabLevel: 1Poison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
1	MegahornLevel: 1Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
1	MegahornLevel: 1Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
4	Tail WhipLevel: 4Tail Whip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
4	Tail WhipLevel: 4Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
9	EmberLevel: 9Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
9	EmberLevel: 9Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
13	Flame WheelLevel: 13Flame Wheel	fire	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
13	Flame WheelLevel: 13Flame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
17	StompLevel: 17Stomp	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
17	StompLevel: 17Stomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
21	Flame ChargeLevel: 21Flame Charge	fire	PWR50	ACC100	PP20
21	Flame ChargeLevel: 21Flame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
25	Fire SpinLevel: 25Fire Spin	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
25	Fire SpinLevel: 25Fire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.
29	Take DownLevel: 29Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
29	Take DownLevel: 29Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
33	InfernoLevel: 33Inferno	fire	PWR100	ACC50	PP5
33	InfernoLevel: 33Inferno	Powerful and sure to inflict a burn, but inaccurate.
37	AgilityLevel: 37Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
37	AgilityLevel: 37Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
41	Fire BlastLevel: 41Fire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5
41	Fire BlastLevel: 41Fire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
45	BounceLevel: 45Bounce	flying	PWR85	ACC85	PP5
45	BounceLevel: 45Bounce	Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
49	Flare BlitzLevel: 49Flare Blitz	fire	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
49	Flare BlitzLevel: 49Flare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.

Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Flame WheelFlame Wheel	fire	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
Flame WheelFlame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
ThrashThrash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
HypnosisHypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
CharmCharm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
CharmCharm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Horn DrillHorn Drill	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
Horn DrillHorn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.
Morning SunMorning Sun	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Morning SunMorning Sun	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
Low KickLow Kick	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Low KickLow Kick	A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
Ally SwitchAlly Switch	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Ally SwitchAlly Switch	The user switches places with its partner.
High HorsepowerHigh Horsepower	ground	PWR95	ACC95	PP10
High HorsepowerHigh Horsepower	Slams hard into the foe with its entire body.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
5	GrowlLevel: 5Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
5	GrowlLevel: 5Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
9	Tail WhipLevel: 9Tail Whip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
9	Tail WhipLevel: 9Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
14	EmberLevel: 14Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
14	EmberLevel: 14Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
19	StompLevel: 19Stomp	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
19	StompLevel: 19Stomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
25	Fire SpinLevel: 25Fire Spin	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
25	Fire SpinLevel: 25Fire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.
31	Take DownLevel: 31Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
31	Take DownLevel: 31Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
38	AgilityLevel: 38Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
38	AgilityLevel: 38Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
40	Fury AttackLevel: 40Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
40	Fury AttackLevel: 40Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
50	BounceLevel: 50Bounce	flying	PWR85	ACC85	PP5
50	BounceLevel: 50Bounce	Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
63	Fire BlastLevel: 63Fire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5
63	Fire BlastLevel: 63Fire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.

Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Flame WheelFlame Wheel	fire	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
Flame WheelFlame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
ThrashThrash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
HypnosisHypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
CharmCharm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
CharmCharm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
OverheatOverheat	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Rapidash. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×ground2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Rapidash resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Rapidash, either offensively or defensively.

Rapidashin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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