78: Rapidash

Essentials

Rapidash

Abilities

Run Away: Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Flash Fire: Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

Dream Ability

Flame Body: Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 78
Kanto: 78
Original Johto: 202
Original Sinnoh: 91
Extended Sinnoh: 91
Updated Johto: 207

Names

German: Gallopa
Korean: 날쌩마
Chinese: 烈焰馬
French: Galopa
Japanese: ギャロップ (gyaroppu)
Official Roomaji: Gallop

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Ground

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

192

2742 EXP at level

Effort points

2 Speed

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

		nothing
	5%	Shuca Berry
	5%	Shuca Berry

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Ponyta	Rapidash Level up, starting at level 40

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	65	49.9	303	334
Attack	100	80.6	268	299
Defense	70	55.0	208	239
Special Attack	80	66.7	228	259
Special Defense	80	69.1	228	259
Speed	105	91.5	278	309
Total	500	76.9

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 9/15/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
: It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps.
: When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
: At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
: With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps.

: When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Fire Horse
Color: Yellow
Cry
Habitat: grassland
Footprint
Shape: Mensal

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

5'6.9"
1.7 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

950

209.4 lb
95.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

FireRed

LeafGreen

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Moves

Fire moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Rapidash's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
			—					Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	—	—						Tackle			35	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	—	—	—					Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
—								Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
—	—	—	—					Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
—								Stomp			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				—	—	—	—	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				—	—	—	—	Megahorn			10	120	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				—				Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—				—	—	—	—	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
					—	—	—	Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
30				—	—	—	—	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
	4	5	5	7				Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
	8	9	9	10	6	6	4	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
	13	14	14	16	10	10	9	Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
					15	15	13	Flame Wheel			25	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.
32	19	19	19	19	19	19	17	Stomp			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
35								Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
							21	Flame Charge			20	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user's Speed by one stage.
39	26	25	25	25	24	24	25	Fire Spin			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
47	34	31	31	28	28	28	29	Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
							33	Inferno			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to burn the target.
55		38	38	34	33	33	37	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
				38	37	37		Fire Blast			5	120	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Fury Attack			20	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
	47							Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
	61						41	Fire Blast			5	120	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
		50	50	49	47	47	45	Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
		63	63					Fire Blast			5	120	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
				58	56	56	49	Flare Blitz			15	120	100%		User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
Level up, learned by Ponyta but not Rapidash
				—	—	—	—	Tackle			35	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Ponyta but not Rapidash
								Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
								Charm			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
								Double Kick			30	30	100%		Hits twice in one turn.
								Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
								Flame Wheel			25	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.
								Horn Drill			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
								Hypnosis			20	—	60%		Puts the target to sleep.
								Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
								Morning Sun			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
								Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
								Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
								Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
								Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
								Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
								Flamethrower			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
								Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
								Heat Wave			10	100	90%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
								Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
								Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
								Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
								Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
								Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
								Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
	02							Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	03							Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
	13							Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
07								Horn Drill			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
08								Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
09								Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10								Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
20								Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
31								Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	20							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
		22	22	22	22	22	22	SolarBeam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
	23	23	23	23	23	23		Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
		35	35	35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
	34							Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	35							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
33								Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
34								Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	120	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
		42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
							43	Flame Charge			20	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user's Speed by one stage.
		43	43	43	43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
39	39							Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
40								Skull Bash			15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
							48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
							49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
		50	50	50	50	50	50	Overheat			5	140	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
							59	Incinerate			15	30	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
				58	58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				61	61	61	61	Will-O-Wisp			15	—	75%		Burns the target.
				68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
				78	78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
				82	82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				83	83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				84	84	84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
50				90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
							93	Wild Charge			15	90	100%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
		H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.