Rapidashin Pokémon Polished Crystal
Pokédex Entry
Fire Horse Pokémon
A psychic attack unleashed from Rapidash's horn can punch a hole right through a thick metal sheet.
Rapidash in Pokémon Polished Crystal
Galarian Rapidash is #78 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Polished Crystal. This page covers its psychic/fairy typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 6 encounter locations.
Sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Prevents it from getting poisoned.
Senses the foe's dangerous moves.
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.
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (1)
Evolution Moves (1)
Moves learned upon evolving into Rapidash.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play RoughPlay Rough | fairy | 90 | 90 | 10 | |
| An attack that may lower Attack. |
Level Up Moves (15)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MegahornLevel: 1Megahorn | bug | 120 | 85 | 10 | ||
| A powerful charge attack. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| A move that lowers the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| A full-body charge attack. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 4Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A move that lowers the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| ConfusionLevel: 9Confusion | psychic | 50 | 100 | 25 | ||
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Disarm VoiceLevel: 13Disarm Voice | fairy | 40 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| StompLevel: 17Stomp | normal | 65 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| HealinglightLevel: 21Healinglight | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Restores HP based on weather. | ||||||
| PsybeamLevel: 25Psybeam | psychic | 65 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Take DownLevel: 29Take Down | normal | 90 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| DazzlingleamLevel: 33Dazzlingleam | fairy | 80 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Dazzles with a powerful flash. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 37Agility | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Sharply raises the user's Speed. | ||||||
| PsychicLevel: 41Psychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| ExtremespeedLevel: 45Extremespeed | normal | 80 | 100 | 5 | ||
| A powerful firststrike attack. | ||||||
| MoonblastLevel: 49Moonblast | fairy | 95 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Atk. |
Egg Moves (10)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CharmCharm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Sharply lowers the foe's Attack. | |||||
| Double KickDouble Kick | fighting | 30 | 100 | 30 | |
| A double kicking attack. | |||||
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | 0 | 60 | 20 | |
| May cause the foe to fall asleep. | |||||
| HealinglightHealinglight | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Restores HP based on weather. | |||||
| ThrashThrash | normal | 120 | 100 | 10 | |
| Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | |||||
| Quick AttackQuick Attack | normal | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| Lets the user get in the first hit. | |||||
| PsybeamPsybeam | psychic | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| psychicmpsychicm | normal | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| ExtremespeedExtremespeed | normal | 80 | 100 | 5 | |
| A powerful firststrike attack. | |||||
| Play RoughPlay Rough | fairy | 90 | 90 | 10 | |
| An attack that may lower Attack. |
TM/HM Moves (20)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Works differently for Ghost-types. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| The type varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29TM29 | |
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Raises Defense with a barrier. | ||||||
| SwiftSwift | normal | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM39TM39 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM57TM57 | |
| A charge that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM75TM75 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Attack. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | fighting | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. |
Move Tutor Moves (12)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility(Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | TutorTutor | ||
| Sharply raises the user's Speed. | |||||||
| Baton Pass(Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | TutorTutor | ||
| Switches while keeping effects. | |||||||
| Body Slam(Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Charm(Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Sharply lowers the foe's Attack. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Safari Zone North)Double Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Endure(Warm Beach Shack)Endure | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any hit with at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Headbutt(Ilex Forest)Headbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Pay Day(Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day | normal | 40 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Throws coins. Gets them back later. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Route 31)Sleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | |||||||
| Swagger(Celadon City)Swagger | normal | 0 | 85 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Causes confusion but raises Attack. | |||||||
| Trick Room(Route 1617 Gate 2F)Trick Room | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TutorTutor | ||
| Slow Pokémon move first for 5 turns. | |||||||
| Zen Headbutt(Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt | psychic | 80 | 90 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Rapidash. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Rapidash resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Rapidash, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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