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    Shadow Rapidash

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    Shadow Rapidash is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2782 CP. Shadow Rapidash best moveset in Pokémon GO is Fire Spin and Wild Charge. Shiny Shadow Rapidash is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Rapidash is boosted by Sunny weather.

    Shadow Rapidash is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water moves. It is strong against Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    2782 CP
    Attack
    207 ATK
    Defense
    162 DEF
    Stamina
    163 STA
    Weather Boost
    • sunnySunny
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    No No
    Buddy distance
    3 km
    Can Dynamax
    No No
    Max Battles Tier
    -Star

    Shadow Rapidash weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • GroundGround160.0%
    • RockRock160.0%
    • WaterWater160.0%

    Resistances

    • BugBug62.5%
    • FairyFairy62.5%
    • FireFire62.5%
    • GrassGrass62.5%
    • IceIce62.5%
    • SteelSteel62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Rapidash takes increased damage from Ground, Rock, and Water type moves.
    • Shadow Rapidash takes reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Rapidash's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Shadow Rapidash's best moveset is Fire Spin and Wild Charge, with 16.50 DPS (damage per second) and 300.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny and Rain weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Shadow Rapidash Wild Charge.

    Best Shadow Rapidash moves
    FireFire Spin
    ElectricWild Charge *
    DPS16.50
    TDO300.72
    Score29.6
    Weather Boost
    • sunny
    • rain

    Shadow Rapidash moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.FireFire Spin ElectricWild Charge *16.50300.729.6
        2.FireFire Spin FireFire Blast 16.23295.728.9
        3.FireFire Spin GroundScorching Sands 15.83288.327.9
        4.FightingLow Kick ElectricWild Charge *15.78287.427.7
        5.FightingLow Kick FireFire Blast 15.44281.326.8
        6.FightingLow Kick GroundScorching Sands 15.10275.125.9
        7.FireFire Spin FireHeat Wave 14.90271.525.4
        8.FireEmber *ElectricWild Charge *14.59265.924.5
        9.FireFire Spin GroundDrill Run 14.41262.624.0
        10.FireIncinerate ElectricWild Charge *14.26259.823.6
        11.FireEmber *GroundScorching Sands 14.06256.223.1
        12.FireEmber *FireFire Blast 13.97254.622.9
        1 of 3

        Fast Attacks

        • FightingLow KickDamage6Energy6Duration0.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Low Kick
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration0.6s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy5

          Effects
          Low Kick has no special effects.
          See Low Kick details page ↗
        • FireEmber *Damage10Energy10Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Ember
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy10
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage7
          Energy6

          Effects
          Ember has no special effects.
          See Ember details page ↗
        • FireFire SpinDamage14Energy10Duration1.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Fire Spin
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage14
          Energy10
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration1.1s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage11
          Energy10

          Effects
          Fire Spin has no special effects.
          See Fire Spin details page ↗
        • FireIncinerateDamage29Energy20Duration2.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Incinerate
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage29
          Energy20
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration2.3s
          Damage window0.5s - 2.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage20
          Energy20

          Effects
          Incinerate has no special effects.
          See Incinerate details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • FireHeat WaveDamage95Energy100Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Heat Wave
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage95
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage95
          Energy75

          Effects
          Heat Wave has no special effects.
          See Heat Wave details page ↗
        • GroundDrill RunDamage80Energy50Duration2.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Drill Run
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration2.8s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy45

          Effects
          Drill Run has no special effects.
          See Drill Run details page ↗
        • FireFlame ChargeDamage70Energy33Duration3.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Flame Charge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage70
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.8s
          Damage window2.9s - 3.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
          See Flame Charge details page ↗
        • FireFire BlastDamage140Energy100Duration4.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration4.2s
          Damage window3.1s - 3.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage140
          Energy80

          Effects
          Fire Blast has no special effects.
          See Fire Blast details page ↗
        • ElectricWild Charge *Damage90Energy50Duration2.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Wild Charge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.6s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Wild Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
          See Wild Charge details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗
        • GroundScorching SandsDamage95Energy50Duration3.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Scorching Sands
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage95
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.2s
          Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Scorching Sands has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Scorching Sands details page ↗
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Shadow Rapidash's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Rapidash's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        If you are unable to get Shadow Rapidash with its best moveset, we recommend to use Fire Spin/Fire Blast. You will lose around 2.4% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Rapidash's strongest moveset (Fire Spin/Wild Charge).

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Rapidash has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Rapidash's PvE and PvP Ranking

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Fire Fire-type Attacker
        Fire Spin / Fire Blast        		B TierExternal Link#38
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        Shadow Rapidash is a much improved version of the regular Rapidash, moving it up the ranks as a Fire-type attacker in PvE. Don't get us wrong, it is still solidly mid-tier, and there are many better attackers out there, but if you have a particular desire to power up a Shadow Rapidash for whatever reason, it is not a terrible idea. It is slightly worse than a Fire Spin / Blast Burn Charizard, but much squishier.

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        Not yet analysed, come back soon!

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Rapidash's has 2782 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Rapidash obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1280 CP to 1406 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1601 CP to 1757 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Rapidash can be found in the 1002 CP to 1054 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2782 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1002 CP - 1054 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1335 CP - 1406 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1280 CP - 1406 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • sunnySunny
        		1601 CP - 1757 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Rapidash

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        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Rapidash's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Rapidash.

        Fire Fire

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega 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
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow Rapidash Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        134 CP2109 CP3183 CP
        4257 CP5331 CP6406 CP
        7480 CP8554 CP9629 CP
        10703 CP11773 CP12843 CP
        13914 CP14984 CP151054 CP
        161125 CP171195 CP181265 CP
        191336 CP201406 CP211476 CP
        221546 CP231617 CP241687 CP
        251757 CP261828 CP271898 CP
        281969 CP292039 CP302109 CP
        312144 CP322179 CP332215 CP
        342250 CP352285 CP362320 CP
        372355 CP382390 CP392425 CP
        402461 CP412492 CP422523 CP
        432555 CP442587 CP452619 CP
        462651 CP472683 CP482716 CP
        492749 CP502782 CP

        Shadow Rapidash evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow PonytaShadow Ponyta
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        		Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow RapidashShadow Rapidash
        • Shadow Ponyta evolves into Shadow Rapidash which costs 50 Candy.

        Pokédex information

        Kanto
        Pokédex Number#78
        Height1.7 m
        Weight95 kg
        RegionKanto Generation 1
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate15%
        Base Flee Rate6%
        Catch rewards
        5 Candy
        300 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        50 Candy
        50000 Candy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Rapidash

        Purification cost3 Candy
        3000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Rapidash in Pokémon GO is 12.55%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 28.97% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 40.14%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-12.55%14.30%18.23%21.98%
                Curve20.39%23.07%28.97%34.42%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-18.23%20.66%26.05%31.08%
                Curve28.97%32.52%40.14%46.89%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 21.45%24.25%30.39%36.03%
                Curve33.67%37.63%45.98%53.21%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 28.49%32.00%39.53%46.23%
                Curve43.46%48.09%57.48%65.17%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Rapidash, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Shadow Rapidash high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Rapidash. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

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                Shadow Rapidash Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueVery competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
                YellowJust loves to run. If it sees some­ thing faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.
                GoldAt full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredi­ bly fast.
                SilverWith incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps.
                CrystalIt just loves to gallop. The faster it goes, the long­ er the swaying flames of its mane will become.
                Ruby, SapphireRAPIDASH 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.
                EmeraldIt 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.
                FireRedIt can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze.
                LeafGreenVery competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
                DiamondIt gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
                PearlIt has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps.
                Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
                HeartGoldAt full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
                SoulSilverWith incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps.
                XVery competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
                YIt gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
                Omega RubyRapidash 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 SapphireRapidash 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.
                SwordThis Pokémon can be seen galloping through fields at speeds of up to 150 mph, its fiery mane fluttering in the wind.
                ShieldThe fastest runner becomes the leader, and it decides the herd’s pace and direction of travel.
                Legends: ArceusFiery 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.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Shadow Rapidash’s strengths and weaknesses?

                Shadow Rapidash is a Fire-type Pokémon and is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Shadow Rapidash is strong against Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Shadow Rapidash in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Shadow Rapidash in Pokémon GO are Fire Spin and Wild Charge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.505 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 300.723.

                How does Shadow Rapidash perform in Raids?

                Shadow Rapidash's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                How does Shadow Rapidash rank as a Fire-type attacker?

                Shadow Rapidash is a B-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #38 with limited utility in specific matchups.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Rapidash?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Rapidash: Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, and Primal Groudon.

                What is Shadow Rapidash’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Shadow Rapidash’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2461 CP and 2782 CP at Level 50.

                Can Shadow Rapidash be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Rapidash cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                Can Shadow Rapidash Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Rapidash cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.