Rapidash (Galarian) Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,782, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Rapidash (Galarian) good in Pokemon GO?

Rapidash (Galarian) ranks #20 as a Fairy-type attacker at Tier C, so there are stronger options for the same Stardust. Keep a high-IV one and skip the power-up.

Q: What is the best moveset for Rapidash (Galarian) in Pokemon GO?

Rapidash (Galarian)'s best moveset in Pokemon GO is Fairy Wind and Play Rough. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Rapidash (Galarian)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Rapidash (Galarian) is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokemon weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Rapidash (Galarian), use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Rapidash (Galarian) resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves.

Q: What is Rapidash (Galarian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Rapidash (Galarian)'s maximum CP is 2,782 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 2,461 at level 40. Its base stats are 207 Attack, 162 Defense, and 163 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 532. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Rapidash (Galarian)?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Rapidash (Galarian) has 1406 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1757 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,782 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Rapidash (Galarian) showing 1406 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Rapidash (Galarian) in Pokemon GO?

Rapidash (Galarian) can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Rapidash (Galarian) from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Rapidash (Galarian) as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Rapidash (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Rapidash (Galarian) availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Fairy Wind Play Rough 13.6 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Play Rough costs 50 energy for 90 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Rapidash (Galarian) takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ghost1.6× Poison1.6× Steel1.6×

Resists

Dragon0.39× Fighting0.39× Psychic0.625×

Base stats

Attack 207

Defense 162

Stamina 163

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

Editor's notes

Rapidash (Galarian) sits within an evolutionary family of 6 Pokémon, and where it lands in that line decides how you should treat it.

It caps at 2,782 CP with 207/162/163 base stats. It ranks among the better Fairy-type attackers (#20), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Rapidash (Galarian) is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Rapidash (Galarian) moves

3 fast · 6 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Fairy Wind Best STAB	Fairy	9	13	1.0s	9	13
Low Kick	Fighting	5	5	0.5s	10	10
Psycho Cut STAB	Psychic	4	7	0.5s	8	14

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Body Slam	Normal	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
High Horsepower	Ground	105	100	1.5s	70	1.05
Megahorn	Bug	105	100	2.0s	52.5	1.05
Play Rough Best STAB	Fairy	90	50	3.0s	30	1.80
Psychic STAB	Psychic	95	50	3.0s	31.7	1.90
Wild Charge Elite	Electric	90	50	2.5s	36	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Fairy Wind	Fairy	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Low Kick	Fighting	5	8	1	5.00	8.00
Psycho Cut	Psychic	4	9	1	4.00	9.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Body Slam	Normal	55	35	1.57	—
High Horsepower	Ground	100	60	1.67	—
Megahorn	Bug	110	55	2.00	—
Play Rough	Fairy	90	60	1.50	—
Psychic	Psychic	75	55	1.36	Buff / debuff
Wild Charge	Electric	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Rapidash (Galarian) runs Fairy Wind with Play Rough — 13.6 DPS and 232 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Low Kick (10 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Wild Charge is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Rapidash (Galarian) places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Fairy	#20	C	13.6	232	Fairy Wind Play Rough

Evolution

Ponyta 50 Candy

Rapidash

Ponyta (Galarian) 50 Candy

Rapidash (Galarian)

Family

Ponyta

Rapidash

Ponyta (Galarian) Galarian

Rapidash (Galarian) This page Galarian

Shadow forms Shadow Ponyta Shadow Rapidash

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Rapidash (Galarian) is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Rapidash (Galarian)

1

Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 40.8DPS 638TDO 2

Mega LucarioMega Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 37.2DPS 566TDO 3

Shadow MetagrossShadow Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 37.1DPS 681TDO 4

Shadow GengarShadow LickShadow Ball 36.8DPS 359TDO 5

Shadow ChandelureShadow HexShadow Ball 36.7DPS 438TDO 6

Mega BanetteMega Shadow ClawShadow Ball 35.9DPS 474TDO

Counters carrying Ghost, Poison, Steel moves deal the most damage.

Use Rapidash (Galarian) against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Scraggy Tier 5 #10rank

Scrafty Tier 5 #10rank

Urshifu (Single strike) Tier 5 #10rank

Pangoro Tier 5 #10rank

Hydreigon Tier 5 #11rank

Zweilous Tier 5 #12rank

Guzzlord Tier 5 #12rank

Deino Tier 5 #12rank

Sableye Tier 5 #13rank

Mega Sableye Tier 5 #13rank

How to get Rapidash (Galarian)

Evolve from: Ponyta (Galarian) · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Rapidash (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

At Tier C (rank #20 as a Fairy-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Rapidash (Galarian) is a favourite.

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.
Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Windy 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
Form: Galarian
Height: 1.70 m
Weight: 80.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0078_POKEMON_RAPIDASH_GALARIAN

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Rapidash (Galarian) in Pokemon GO?

Rapidash (Galarian)'s best moveset is Fairy Wind (fast) with Play Rough (charged), worth 13.6 DPS as a Fairy-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Rapidash (Galarian)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Rapidash (Galarian) takes super effective damage from Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.

What is Rapidash (Galarian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Rapidash (Galarian) 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 (Galarian)?

A perfect 15/15/15 Rapidash (Galarian) 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.

How do you get Rapidash (Galarian) in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Ponyta (Galarian) (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.

Can Rapidash (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Rapidash (Galarian) 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.

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