Rapidash
Fire-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 532.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Fire Spin Wild Charge
Same-type attack bonus on Fire Spin. Wild Charge is an Elite TM move. Wild Charge costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Rapidash takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 532
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,406 CP
Rapidash moves
4 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin Best STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Incinerate STAB | Fire | 32 | 22 | 2.5s | 12.8 | 8.8 |
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Ember STAB Elite | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Run | Ground | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Fire Blast STAB | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Heat Wave STAB | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Wild Charge Best Elite | Electric | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin | Fire | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Incinerate | Fire | 20 | 20 | 4 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Run | Ground | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | Buff / debuff |
| Wild Charge | Electric | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Wild Charge is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Rapidash raid guide
Best counters against Rapidash
How to get Rapidash
- Evolve from
- Ponyta · 50 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Rapidash knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 61 | 2,127 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 61 | 2,302 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,369 | 1,441 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,703 | 1,793 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,369 | 1,441 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,035 | 1,089 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,369 | 1,441 |
Is Rapidash good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Rapidash has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (207), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Rapidash deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 109 |
| Lv 3 | 183 |
| Lv 4 | 257 |
| Lv 5 | 331 |
| Lv 6 | 406 |
| Lv 7 | 480 |
| Lv 8 | 554 |
| Lv 9 | 629 |
| Lv 10 | 703 |
| Lv 11 | 773 |
| Lv 12 | 843 |
| Lv 13 | 914 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 984 |
| Lv 15 | 1,054 |
| Lv 16 | 1,125 |
| Lv 17 | 1,195 |
| Lv 18 | 1,265 |
| Lv 19 | 1,336 |
| Lv 20 | 1,406 |
| Lv 21 | 1,476 |
| Lv 22 | 1,546 |
| Lv 23 | 1,617 |
| Lv 24 | 1,687 |
| Lv 25 | 1,757 |
| Lv 26 | 1,828 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,898 |
| Lv 28 | 1,969 |
| Lv 29 | 2,039 |
| Lv 30 | 2,109 |
| Lv 31 | 2,144 |
| Lv 32 | 2,179 |
| Lv 33 | 2,215 |
| Lv 34 | 2,250 |
| Lv 35 | 2,285 |
| Lv 36 | 2,320 |
| Lv 37 | 2,355 |
| Lv 38 | 2,390 |
| Lv 39 | 2,425 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,461 |
| Lv 41 | 2,492 |
| Lv 42 | 2,523 |
| Lv 43 | 2,555 |
| Lv 44 | 2,587 |
| Lv 45 | 2,619 |
| Lv 46 | 2,651 |
| Lv 47 | 2,683 |
| Lv 48 | 2,716 |
| Lv 49 | 2,749 |
| Lv 50 | 2,782 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0078
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 95.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0078_POKEMON_RAPIDASH
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rapidash in Pokemon GO?
Rapidash's best moveset is Fire Spin (fast) with Wild Charge (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Rapidash's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Rapidash takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Rapidash's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Rapidash reaches 2,782 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,461 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Rapidash?
A perfect 15/15/15 Rapidash shows 1,406 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,757 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Rapidash better than regular Rapidash?
Shadow Rapidash deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Rapidash in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Ponyta (50 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Rapidash be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Rapidash depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.