Fire Spin + Fire Blast
The best Fire-type moveset for Rapidash is Fire Spin and Fire Blast (11.55 DPS, 191.1 TDO). In raids, Rapidash ranks #85 among Fire-type attackers (D Tier).
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Rapidash is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Rapidash has a maximum CP of 2,782. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Rapidash is Fire Spin and Fire Blast.
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Rapidash takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Rock160.0%
Water160.0%
Rapidash takes reduced damage from:
Bug62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
| 1. | Fire Spin |  Wild Charge | 10.36 | 11.89 | 196.7 |
| 2. | Fire Spin | Fire Blast | 10.06 | 11.55 | 191.1 |
| 3. | Incinerate | Wild Charge | 9.94 | 11.41 | 188.7 |
| 4. | Fire Spin |  Scorching Sands | 9.73 | 11.18 | 184.9 |
| 5. | Ember | Wild Charge | 9.48 | 10.89 | 180.1 |
| 6. | Incinerate | Fire Blast | 9.47 | 10.88 | 179.9 |
| 7. | Fire Spin | Drill Run | 9.46 | 10.87 | 179.7 |
| 8. | Incinerate | Scorching Sands | 9.36 | 10.76 | 177.9 |
Low Kick
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0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
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| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 6 |
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| Energy | 8 |
Ember *10101.0s| Damage | 10 |
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| Energy | 10 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Fire Spin1391.0s| Damage | 13 |
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| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
Incinerate32222.5s| Damage | 32 |
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| Energy | 22 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 0.7s - 2.5s |
| Damage | 20 |
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| Energy | 20 |
Wild Charge *90502.5s| Damage | 90 |
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| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 2.0s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialWild Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Flame Charge70334.0s| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 3.1s - 3.6s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialFlame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Fire Blast1401004.0s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.9s - 3.7s |
| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
Heat Wave951003.0s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
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| Energy | 45 |
Scorching Sands90503.0s| Damage | 90 |
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| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialScorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:
Drill Run85503.0s| Damage | 85 |
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| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.9s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
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| Energy | 40 |
The following chart shows Rapidash's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Rapidash's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Rapidash has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
At level 50, Rapidash can reach 2,782 CP. The raid CP range is 1,335 to 1,406 without a weather boost or 1,669 to 1,757 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 1,002 to 1,054 CP.
 Max CP | 2782 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1002 CP - 1054 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1335 CP - 1406 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1335 CP - 1406 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1669 CP - 1757 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Rapidash Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 CP | 2 | 109 CP | 3 | 183 CP |
| 4 | 257 CP | 5 | 331 CP | 6 | 406 CP |
| 7 | 480 CP | 8 | 554 CP | 9 | 629 CP |
| 10 | 703 CP | 11 | 773 CP | 12 | 843 CP |
| 13 | 914 CP | 14 | 984 CP | 15 | 1054 CP |
| 16 | 1125 CP | 17 | 1195 CP | 18 | 1265 CP |
| 19 | 1336 CP | 20 | 1406 CP | 21 | 1476 CP |
| 22 | 1546 CP | 23 | 1617 CP | 24 | 1687 CP |
| 25 | 1757 CP | 26 | 1828 CP | 27 | 1898 CP |
| 28 | 1969 CP | 29 | 2039 CP | 30 | 2109 CP |
| 31 | 2144 CP | 32 | 2179 CP | 33 | 2215 CP |
| 34 | 2250 CP | 35 | 2285 CP | 36 | 2320 CP |
| 37 | 2355 CP | 38 | 2390 CP | 39 | 2425 CP |
| 40 | 2461 CP | 41 | 2492 CP | 42 | 2523 CP |
| 43 | 2555 CP | 44 | 2587 CP | 45 | 2619 CP |
| 46 | 2651 CP | 47 | 2683 CP | 48 | 2716 CP |
| 49 | 2749 CP | 50 | 2782 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Rapidash's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Rapidash.
FireMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #78 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Rapidash in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Ponyta
Rapidash
Galarian Ponyta
Galarian Rapidash
Galarian Shadow Ponyta
Galarian Shadow Rapidash
Shadow Ponyta
Shadow RapidashThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  | |
| 0.83 m | 0.85 m | 1.7 m | 2.55 m | 2.64 m |
Rapidash's height ranges from 0.833 m to 2.635 m, with the average being 1.7 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.833 m2′09″ | 0.85 m2′09″ |
| XS | 0.85 m2′09″ | 1.275 m4′02″ |
| M | 1.275 m4′02″ | 2.125 m7′00″ |
| XL | 2.125 m7′00″ | 2.55 m8′04″ |
| XXL | 2.55 m8′04″ | 2.635 m8′08″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Rapidash Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Rapidash from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Rapidash in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Rapidash. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
A list of Rapidash costumes available in Pokémon GO.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it. |
| Yellow | Just loves to run. If it sees some thing faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed. |
| Gold | At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredi bly fast. |
| Silver | With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps. |
| Crystal | It just loves to gallop. The faster it goes, the long er the swaying flames of its mane will become. |
| Ruby, 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. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| FireRed | It can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze. |
| LeafGreen | Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it. |
| Diamond | It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow. |
| Pearl | It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance. |
| HeartGold | At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast. |
| SoulSilver | With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps. |
| X | Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it. |
| Y | It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow. |
| Omega 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. |
| Alpha 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. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed. |
| Sword | This Pokémon can be seen galloping through fields at speeds of up to 150 mph, its fiery mane fluttering in the wind. |
| Shield | The fastest runner becomes the leader, and it decides the herd’s pace and direction of travel. |
| Legends: Arceus | Fiery mane aglow, Rapidash darts like an arrow across the land. This prodigiously swift creature can traverse the vast region of Hisui in a day and a half. |
The best moves for Rapidash in Pokémon GO are Fire Spin and Fire Blast. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.55 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 191.1.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.
Rapidash’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,461 CP and 2,782 CP at Level 50.
Rapidash can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Rapidash cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Rapidash: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Chandelure, and Mega Delphox.
Regular Rapidash
Shiny Rapidash
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