Rapidash is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Ponyta after being fed 50 candies. It has a Galarian form that is Psychic, Fairy-type.
Pokédex description
Fire Horse Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
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.
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.
- Rapidash's cry
Galarian Rapidash Pokédex description
Little can stand up to its psycho cut. Unleashed from this Pokémon’s horn, the move will punch a hole right through a thick metal sheet.
Little can stand up to its psycho cut. Unleashed from this Pokémon’s horn, the move will punch a hole right through a thick metal sheet.
- Galarian Rapidash's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
13 (13) / 11
32 (13) / 20
5 (10) / 4
Charged attacks
85 (28) / 80
140 (35) / 140
70 (18) / 65
95 (32) / 95
90 (30) / 80
Attack availability
- Fire Spin: added on February 16th, 2017
- Incinerate, Flame Charge: added on November 9th, 2020
- Scorching Sands: added on September 1st, 2023
- Ember: removed on February 16th, 2017
- Wild Charge: available during events: Sep, Dec 2024 Community Day
Fast attacks
9 (9) / 4
5 (10) / 4
4 (8) / 3
Charged attacks
50 (25) / 50
105 (70) / 100
105 (53) / 110
90 (30) / 90
Attack availability
- Fairy Wind: added on September 1st, 2022
- High Horsepower: added on December 1st, 2022
- Wild Charge: available during events: Sep, Dec 2024 Community Day
Evolution family
Rapidash is part of a two-member family.
32. #0077 Ponyta |
#0078 Rapidash | |
#0077 Galarian Ponyta |
#0078 Galarian Rapidash |
32. #0077 Ponyta |
#0078 Rapidash | |
#0077 Galarian Ponyta |
#0078 Galarian Rapidash |
Event Pokémon forms
This Event Rapidash form can only be obtained from evolving the respective costumed Ponyta.
Sprites | Release | |
---|---|---|
Candela Rapidash was released at the start of A Valorous Hero on May 11th, 2023. Shiny form of Candela Rapidash was released on the same day. |
Availability
Rapidash
- Rapidash was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Rapidash was released at the start of Ingress Prime Celebration on November 5th, 2018.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
2,109 2,285 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
Raid Battles |
1,406 1,757 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 17,721
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,054 | Special Research/Timed Research: Community Day: Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta - Completing 3rd part |
Galarian Rapidash
- Galarian Rapidash was released at the start of The Crown Tundra Event to celebrate the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass: The Crown Tundra on October 22nd, 2020. [1]
- Shiny form of Galarian Rapidash was released at the start of Luminous Legends X Part 2 on May 11th, 2021.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Research tasks |
1,054 | Special Research/Timed Research: Community Day: Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta - Completing 4th part |
Gallery
Trivia
- Rapidash is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 2 before.
References
- ↑ In celebration of the release of The Crown Tundra, Galarian Ponyta and Sirfetch’d will arrive in Pokémon GO and new avatar items will be available!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-10-23.