Flare Blitz
Learned at Lv. 65
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee
Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalBurn
User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target.
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#078
POKÉDEX No. #078
Rapidash
Fire Horse Pokémon
Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Weak to
Ground
Rock
Water
Height1.7 m
Weight95.0 kg
AbilitiesRun Away
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP65240–334
- Attack100184–328
- Defense70130–262
- Sp. Atk80148–284
- Sp. Def80148–284
- Speed105193–339
Total500
/ 720
BST500
66 percentile (1025)+92 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Yellow
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Ponyta#77Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #78 |
| Crown Tundra | #106 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #91 |
| Galar | #334 |
| Hisui | #24 |
| Kanto | #78 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #78 |
| Original Johto | #202 |
| Original Sinnoh | #91 |
| Updated Johto | #207 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
175
EV Yield
+2 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Shuca Berry
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 40, Level 40
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Rapidash
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
Offensive Coverage
Rapidash's Fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 500, Rapidash plays as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Its standout stat is Speed at 105, while HP (65) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Fire typing leaves Rapidash with 3 weaknesses against 6 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 60 puts Rapidash in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.7 m
Weight
95.0 kg
TypeFire
Abilities
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
60
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Rapidash?
Rapidash is a Fire type Pokémon.
What are Rapidash's weaknesses?
Rapidash takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Water type moves.
How does Rapidash evolve?
Rapidash is the final form of the Ponyta → Rapidash evolution line.
What are Rapidash's base stats?
Rapidash has a base stat total of 500: HP 65, Attack 100, Defense 70, Sp. Atk 80, Sp. Def 80, Speed 105. Its highest stat is Speed (105).
