TL;DR. Rapidash is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 500. Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Stat spread.
Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Rapidash in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Rapidash reaches 2,461 CP at level 40 and 2,815 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Ponyta family appeared on November 5, 2018.
- Ponyta
- Rapidash by encounter
- Shadow
The first Shiny in the Galarian Ponyta family appeared on May 11, 2021.
- Galarian Ponyta
- Galarian Ponyta
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 13 to May 20, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 13 to May 20, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 10 to Apr 18, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Rapidash in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Rapidash across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #204 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Rapidash.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Rapidash, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Rapidash?
Rapidash is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Rapidash weak to?
Rapidash takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Rapidash resistant to?
Rapidash resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Rapidash evolve?
Rapidash evolves from Ponyta (Level 40). Rapidash is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Rapidash from?
Rapidash was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0078.
What are Rapidash's base stats?
Rapidash has HP 65, Attack 100, Defense 70, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 80, and Speed 105. Total base stat total: 500.
What are Rapidash's abilities?
Rapidash can have the abilities Run Away, Flash Fire, plus the Hidden Ability Flame Body.
Is Rapidash legendary or mythical?
No. Rapidash is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Rapidash's best stat?
Rapidash's highest base stat is Speed at 105, which ranks 8th of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Rapidash good?
Rapidash has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 32nd among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Does Rapidash's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Run Away does not change its matchups. With Flash Fire, Fire moves power up its own Fire moves instead of doing damage. Flame Body does not change its matchups.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Rapidash as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Rapidash is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Run Away: does not change its type matchups.
Flash Fire: Fire moves power up its own Fire moves instead of doing damage.
Flame Body: does not change its type matchups.
Rapidash vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Rapidash | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Attack | 100 | 81 | +19 |
| Defense | 70 | 68 | +2 |
| Special Attack | 80 | 86 | -6 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 71 | +9 |
| Speed | 105 | 74 | +31 |
| Total | 500 | 450 | +50 |
Rapidash appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Rapidash is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Rapidash.
Every main-series game Rapidash is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- SwordTrade
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- EventWild Area News
- ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- EventWild Area News
- EvolvePonyta (Level 40; The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolvePonyta (Level 40)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Horseshoe Plains (Alpha) (also mass outbreaks), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoute 17
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolvePonyta (Level 40)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 12
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- EvolvePonyta (Level 40)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 28, Mt. Silver
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildKindle Road, Mt. Ember
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoute 28, Mt. Silver
- In-game tradeTrade Gloom in Pewter City
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoute 28, Mt. Silver (morning) (day)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolvePonyta (Level 40)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; FireRed; and LeafGreen. Event copies from Sword can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Rapidash appears in 13 episodes.
From EP033 (1997-11-11) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Rapidash partners with 4 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Rapidash partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Rapidash in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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