Stats & Training
Rapidash's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, HP pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
Rapidash Weakness
Type-wise, Rapidash takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Rapidash leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x53-63% Rock Throw 2x65-77% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x40-48% Water Gun 2x27-34% Aqua Jet 2x40-48% Rollout 2x32-39% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 2x40-48% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
 Panpour Water | D | |
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 Oshawott Water | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x56-68% Water Gun 2x32-39% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x50-60% Rock Throw 2x61-73% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x40-47% Water Gun 2x29-34% Aqua Jet 2x40-47% Rollout 2x31-39% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 2x40-47% Rollout 2x21-26% | ||
Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Panpour builds →Scald 2x54-64% Water Gun 2x29-34% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x54-64% Water Pulse 2x47-56% Water Gun 2x31-39% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x71-85% Ancient Power 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 2x66-79% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x35-41% Mud Shot 2x34-40% Water Gun 2x38-45% Rollout 2x19-23% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Panpour Water | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Panpour builds →Scald 2x50-60% Dig 2x35-43% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% Water Gun 2x28-34% | ||
 Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Tympole builds →Muddy Water 2x54-64% Bubble Beam 2x41-49% Mud Shot 2x23-28% Bubble 2x25-30% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x73-87% Brine 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x37-43% Mud Shot 2x33-40% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x50-60% Dig 2x49-58% Rock Tomb 2x57-67% Mud Shot 2x24-29% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Panpour builds →Scald 2x50-60% Dig 2x38-44% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% Water Gun 2x28-33% | ||
 Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Ducklett builds →Scald 2x44-53% Bubble Beam 2x37-43% Water Pulse 2x33-40% Water Gun 2x24-30% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x75-89% Brine 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% Mud Shot 2x35-42% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x52-62% Dig 2x50-59% Rock Tomb 2x57-68% Mud Shot 2x25-30% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Panpour Water | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Panpour builds →Scald 2x50-59% Dig 2x37-44% Brine 2x43-50% Rock Tomb 2x28-34% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Oshawott builds →Aqua Tail 2x65-77% Dig 2x39-46% Scald 2x57-68% Razor Shell 2x55-65% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Palpitoad builds →Muddy Water 2x61-73% Surf 2x61-73% Scald 2x57-68% Bubble Beam 2x46-54% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x80-95% Scald 2x71-84% Waterfall 2x46-54% Rock Slide 2x43-51% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x55-65% Scald 2x50-59% Dig 2x49-58% Waterfall 2x73-86% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Lileep builds →Rock Slide 2x43-51% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Panpour builds →Surf 2x55-65% Scald 2x48-57% Dig 2x36-43% Waterfall 2x55-65% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Palpitoad builds →Muddy Water 2x65-76% Surf 2x65-76% Scald 2x56-66% Bubble Beam 2x48-57% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x81-96% Scald 2x73-86% Waterfall 2x46-54% Rock Slide 2x43-52% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x56-66% Scald 2x50-59% Dig 2x48-57% Waterfall 2x73-86% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Rapidash View Lileep builds →Rock Slide 2x43-52% Ancient Power 2x42-49% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Dwebble builds →Rock Wrecker 2x116-138%KO Earthquake 2x52-62% Dig 2x42-49% Rock Slide 2x60-71% | ||
In Black & White, Garchomp can KO Rapidash with Earthquake (162-191%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (167-196%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 161-190%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x162-191%KO Outrage97-114%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x167-196%KO Rapid Spin28-33% Rock Slide 2x83-99% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Terrakion builds →Close Combat96-114%KO Stone Edge 2x161-190%KO | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Rapidash View Politoed builds →Scald 2x71-84% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Rapidash is the evolved form of Ponyta. Breeding produces Ponyta eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Ponyta gave Rapidash the biggest boost in HP (+15), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Rapidash to get Ponyta eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Double Kick and 7 more.
Black & White Rapidash Best Moveset
Drillrun is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Rapidash into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Adamant nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Flashfire helps on the margins.
Best Build
Rapidash best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Drill Run
- Wild Charge
- Flare Blitz
- Morning Sun
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Captivate and Charm give Rapidash options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Rapidash in Black & White
decent spawn rates across 4 locations for Rapidash in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Rapidash in Black & White
The path to Rapidash starts with Ponyta at Lv. 49-59 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Obtain Ponyta
Step 2Rapidash ✓Route 12BlackGrass Lv.49 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 12WhiteGrass Lv.49 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 12BlackGrass Lv.59 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 12WhiteGrass Lv.59 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Ponyta (Step 1)
Rapidash Guide
In Black & White, Don't let Rapidash's 500 base stat total fool you. Flash Fire is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a sweeper. Drillrun with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Black & White, Run Flash Fire on Rapidash. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Rapidash also gets Run Away and Flame Body, but they don't compare. With base 105 Speed, Flash Fire gives Rapidash an edge before opponents can react.
In Black & White, Rapidash fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Black & White, the core moveset is Drillrun, Wild Charge, Flare Blitz, and Morningsun. Drillrun leads at 24% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Rapidash first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves