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| Rapidash's name could be a combination of ''rapid'' and ''dash'', referring to the high speed at which it runs. It could also be a combination of ''rapid'' and ''ash'', referring to the fact that Rapidash has fire on its body. Its Japanese name is simply the word ''gallop'', which is the form of running of hooved animals. | | Rapidash's name could be a combination of ''rapid'' and ''dash'', referring to the high speed at which it runs. It could also be a combination of ''rapid'' and ''ash'', referring to the fact that Rapidash has flames on its back. Its Japanese name is simply the word ''gallop'', which is the form of running of hooved animals. |
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Height
5'07" Imperial
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1.7 m Metric
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5'07"/1.7 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
209.4 lbs. Imperial
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95.0 kg Metric
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209.4 lbs./95.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 2
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Base Exp.: 192
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Battle Exp.: 1921*
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Rapidash (Japanese: ギャロップ Gallop) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.
It evolves from Ponyta starting at level 40.
Biology
Physiology
Rapidash is a horse-like Pokémon. It has a horn, reminiscent of a unicorn. Rapidash has eyes with red irises that are proportionally smaller and different in design to its preevolution, Ponyta. Like its preevolution, Rapidash has various flames streaming from certain spots on its body. However, Rapidash’s flames are different in shape and location on the body to Ponyta’s, for the flames at the tops of the legs have vanished and there are now flames on the ankles. Rapidash’s ‘tail’-flame now streams from its back, and Rapidash’s head flame is much longer.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
It runs at 150 miles per hour, on fire, chasing everything that moves in hopes of racing it. With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed in only ten steps. At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground.
Behavior
Rapidash is a very agile Pokémon. It can live on mountains along with other Rock and Fire Pokémon, so it is quite possibly alone - not with a relation, such as a Rapidash friend or mate. They are the highest evolved form of Ponyta and are highly capable in battle. Although usually Rapidash only casually canters, Rapidash is a very competitive Pokémon and will chase anything that moves in the hopes of racing it. The faster Rapidash goes, the longer the swaying flames of its mane will become, and at its all-out gallop its blazing mane sparkles, a feature which is said to enhance its apparently beautiful appearance.
Habitat
Most Rapidash live on grassland such as fields and plains, but it can also be seen on mountains. The best place to find wild ones would be in Kanto.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
It mostly grazes on grass, but it can sometimes be found with the Shuca Berry.
In the anime
Major appearances
A Rapidash was featured in the Season 1's intro.
Ash used a Ponyta belonging to Lara Laramie in the Pokémon Marathon in The Flame Pokémon-athon. The Ponyta evolved into Rapidash near the end of the race, winning it.
Jon Dickson used a Rapidash in the final match of the Silver Conference in Johto Photo Finish.
Minor appearances
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Rapidash owned by Neesha was also one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Rapidash clone is seen again in Mewtwo Returns.
Stella had a Rapidash in her circus in It's Mr. Mime Time.
A Rapidash appeared in Love at First Flight in Jessie's dream of Prince Charming.
It also appeared in Stategy Begins at Home! in Ash's flashback.
Rapidash made a cameo appearance in Last Call, First Round! with a Girafarig.
In the manga
Blaine is seen with a Rapidash as his steed in Pokémon Adventures. He rides Rapidash into Mewtwo's Psywave in an attempt to defeat Mewtwo. To protect Red, Blaine's Rapidash creates a fireball wall around the Trainer to shield him from the impending blast. This Rapidash also led Red to a fossil revival machine needed to revive Red's Aerodactyl.
It also appeared in the Emerald Saga when Crystal lend the Rapidash she had to Emerald. Though it was initially defeated by Lucy's Seviper with its Toxic and Giga Drain maneuver, its fellow team member Blissey revitalized it using Heal Bell and Softboiled, allowing it to defeat the serpent with a powerful Overheat.
In the DPPt Saga, Platinum's Ponyta evolved into a Rapidash the day after her Gym battle against Byron.
In the TCG
- Main article: Rapidash (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.
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Stadium
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Unable to restrain itself from running after fast trains or cars. Capable of reaching 150 mph at full speed.
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Generation II
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Gold
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At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
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Silver
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With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps.
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Crystal
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It just loves to gallop. The faster it goes, the longer the swaying flames of its mane will become.
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Stadium 2
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At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Rapidash usually can be seen casually cantering in the fields and plains. However, when this Pokémon turns serious, its fiery manes flare and blaze as it gallops its way up to 150 mph.
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Sapphire
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Rapidash usually can be seen casually cantering in the fields and plains. However, when this Pokémon turns serious, its fiery manes flare and blaze as it gallops its way up to 150 mph.
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Emerald
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It usually canters casually in the fields and plains. But once a Rapidash turns serious, its fiery manes flare and blaze as it gallops its way up to 150 mph.
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FireRed
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It can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze.
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LeafGreen
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Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
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Pearl
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It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps.
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Platinum
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When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
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HeartGold
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At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
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SoulSilver
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With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps.
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Generation V
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Black
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ぜんりょくで かけぬけるとき もえる たてがみが きらめいて よりいっそう うつくしく みえる。
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White
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Black 2
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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65
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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Total: 500
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Rapidash can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Rapidash cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rapidash
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Rapidash's horn shows it may have been inspired by unicorns, but it doesn't seem to have anything else in common with unicorns, being more like a regular horse. It would also seem that Rapidash, along with its prevolution, are based on the Greek god Helios's fiery steeds.
Name origin
Rapidash's name could be a combination of rapid and dash, referring to the high speed at which it runs. It could also be a combination of rapid and ash, referring to the fact that Rapidash has flames on its back. Its Japanese name is simply the word gallop, which is the form of running of hooved animals.
In other languages
- German: Gallopa - Derived from galloppieren (gallop).
- French: Galopa - From galop or galopade (gallop).
- Korean: 날쌩마 Nalssaengma
- Chinese (Taiwan): 烈焰馬 Liè Yàn Mǎ- Literally "Raging flame horse".
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 烈焰馬 - Literally "roaring flame horse (or horse of roaring flames)".
External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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