Competitive Information for Rapidash [Ruby/Sapphire]
Fire
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one Fire move; Fire immunity.
No competitive use.
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Note: Pokemon with the Flash Fire ability are immune to Fire attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Rapidash? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Rapidash, the top-notch Pokémon of Fire types! It's a sight to see Rapidash out in the 3rd generation battlefield. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Rapidash performs in battles.
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Double Kick
- Hypnosis
- Protect
Rapidash shows an exquisite Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. It's designed to crush rivals using lethal physical attacks. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Rapidash recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Flash Fire, Rapidash's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Rapidash's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Double Kick is a physical 30-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Rapidash this turn).
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Item: Charcoal
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 SpA / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Hypnosis
- Protect
Taking on single battles? Rapidash is an impressive Special Sweeper. It tries to overwhelm foes with devastating special moves. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Flash Fire, Rapidash's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Rapidash's fire-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Rapidash this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Rapidash? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Double Kick
- Hypnosis
- Protect
Rapidash thrives as a top-notch Physical Sweeper perfect for double battles. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with lethal physical moves. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Rapidash recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Flash Fire, Rapidash's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Rapidash's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Double Kick is a physical 30-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Rapidash this turn).
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Item: Charcoal
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 SpA / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Hypnosis
- Protect
Rapidash stands out as an awesome Special Sweeper in double battles. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using intense special power. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Flash Fire, Rapidash's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Rapidash's fire-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Rapidash this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Rapidash can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Rapidash.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Rapidash can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Rapidash
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Rapidash's stats
- Agility
Most notable and possible best moves for Rapidash
- Baton Pass
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Rapidash in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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