Where can I find Rapidash in Polished Crystal?

Rapidash can be found in 12 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Rapidash?

Rapidash is a fire/fairy-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Rapidash learn in Polished Crystal?

Rapidash can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Rapidashin Pokémon Polished Crystal

firefairy

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Fire Horse Pokémon

A psychic attack unleashed from Rapidash's horn can punch a hole right through a thick metal sheet.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

FireFairy

Dex

#232 Johto Dex · #078 National

Abilities

Run Away(Primary)

Sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Flash Fire(Secondary)

Boosts Fire moves if hit by one. Nullifies Fire-type damage.

Flame Body(Hidden)

Contact may burn the foe.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

192

EV Yield

2 Speed

Wild Held Items

Marangaberry(5%)

Weak To

water ×2poison ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5fighting ×0.5bug ×0.25dark ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

dragon

Forms

Normal,Galarian

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Ponyta

Base form

→

Rapidash

Level up Ponyta to Lv. 40

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How to Obtain

Rapidash can be found in Route 28 (rare) in the morning and day-time, in Silver Cave Outside (rare) in the morning and day-time, and in Pokémon Mansion 1F (rare), among one other area. Wild ones range from level 59 to 74.

Wild Encounters (7)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Rapidash.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy		90	90	10
Play RoughPlay Rough	An attack that may lower Attack.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison JabLevel: 1Poison Jab	poison	80	100	20
1	Poison JabLevel: 1Poison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
1	MegahornLevel: 1Megahorn	bug	120	85	10
1	MegahornLevel: 1Megahorn	A powerful charge attack.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
4	LeerLevel: 4Leer	normal	0	100	30
4	LeerLevel: 4Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
9	EmberLevel: 9Ember	fire	40	100	25
9	EmberLevel: 9Ember	An attack that may inflict a burn.
13	StompLevel: 13Stomp	normal	65	100	20
13	StompLevel: 13Stomp	An attack that may cause flinching.
17	Flame ChargeLevel: 17Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
17	Flame ChargeLevel: 17Flame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
21	Low KickLevel: 21Low Kick	fighting	1	100	20
21	Low KickLevel: 21Low Kick	Deals more damage to heavier foes.
25	Fire SpinLevel: 25Fire Spin	fire	40	90	15
25	Fire SpinLevel: 25Fire Spin	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
29	Take DownLevel: 29Take Down	normal	90	100	15
29	Take DownLevel: 29Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
33	Double KickLevel: 33Double Kick	fighting	30	100	30
33	Double KickLevel: 33Double Kick	A double kicking attack.
37	AgilityLevel: 37Agility	psychic	0	100	30
37	AgilityLevel: 37Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
41	Fire BlastLevel: 41Fire Blast	fire	110	85	5
41	Fire BlastLevel: 41Fire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
45	ExtremespeedLevel: 45Extremespeed	normal	80	100	5
45	ExtremespeedLevel: 45Extremespeed	A powerful firststrike attack.
49	Flare BlitzLevel: 49Flare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
49	Flare BlitzLevel: 49Flare Blitz	A charge that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CharmCharm	fairy	0	100	20
CharmCharm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	30	100	30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double kicking attack.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
HypnosisHypnosis	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
HealinglightHealinglight	normal	0	100	5
HealinglightHealinglight	Restores HP based on weather.
ThrashThrash	normal	120	100	10
ThrashThrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	40	100	30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
ExtremespeedExtremespeed	normal	80	100	5
ExtremespeedExtremespeed	A powerful firststrike attack.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	90	90	10
Play RoughPlay Rough	An attack that may lower Attack.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Nasty Plot (Pokemon Mansion)Nasty Plot	dark		0	100	20	Pokemon Mansion
Nasty Plot (Pokemon Mansion)Nasty Plot	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Atk.

TM/HM Moves (25)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	85	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	normal	40	100	20	Goldenrod Game Corner	TutorTutor
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

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

water2×poison2×ground2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

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

Immunities (0×)

dragon

bug0.25×fire0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×fighting0.5×dark0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

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

Rapidashin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry