Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Mt. Ember Exterior | Walking | 39–42 |
| Kanto | One Island Kindle Road | Walking | 37–40 |
| Unova | Route 12 | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 49 |
| Johto | Mount Silver | WalkingDay | 44 |
| Johto | Mount Silver | WalkingNight | 44 |
| Johto | Route 28 | WalkingDay | 42 |
| Johto | Route 28 | WalkingNight | 41–43 |
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Attack
- 80
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 105
Abilities · Run Away / Flash Fire
Hidden ability · Flame Body
Size · 1.7 m · 95 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Ponyta · Level 40
Other forms · Galarian Rapidash
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Rapidash
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Strike |
| 1 | Megahorn |
| 1 | Poison Jab |
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Quick Attack |
| 1 | Growl |
| 1 | Tail Whip |
| 1 | Ember |
| 15 | Flame Charge |
| 20 | Agility |
| 25 | Flame Wheel |
| 30 | Stomp |
| 35 | Fire Spin |
| 43 | Take Down |
| 49 | Inferno |
| 56 | Fire Blast |
| 63 | Flare Blitz |