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Rapidash Team Builder

Rapidash is a Gen 1 Fire Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a popular or sweeper option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Rapidash, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

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Rapidash at a glance

Generation

Gen 1

Types

Fire

Roles

Popular, Sweeper

Base stat total

500

Species

Rapidash

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

20

Rapidash brings a Fire typing and a 500 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Water and Ground hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Rapidash's weaknesses

WaterGroundRock

What Rapidash resists

FireGrassIceBugSteelFairy

Immune to

No listed immunities.

Where you can use Rapidash

Pokemon ShowdownFireRed & LeafGreenHeartGold & SoulSilverEmeraldPlatinumBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Rapidash, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black & White.
  • 20 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Team pitfalls when building around Rapidash

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to water, ground, and rock.
  • Rock coverage and entry-hazard pressure can make this Pokemon harder to use without support.
  • Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.