Rapidash (Pokémon)

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Rapidash ギャロップ Gallop #078
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Fire Horse Pokémon
Abilities Run Away or Flash Fire Flash Fire Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #078 Johto #202 Hoenn #254 Sinnoh #091 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 5′07″ Imperial 1.7 m Metric 5′07″/1.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 209.4 lbs. Imperial 95.0 kg Metric 209.4 lbs./95.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 192 Battle Exp.: 1921*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Rapidash (Japanese: ギャロップ Gallop) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Rapidash is a horse-like Pokémon. It has a horn, reminiscent of a unicorn.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It runs at 150 miles per hour, Template:A2, chasing everything that moves in hopes of racing it.

Behavior

Rapidash is a very agile Pokémon. It lives 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.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Lara Laramie's Rapidash.GIF

Lara Laramie's Rapidash.

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.

Rapidash was also one of the Pokémon cloned by Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back.

Stella had a Rapidash in her circus in It's Mr. Mime Time.

Jon Dickson used a Rapidash in the final match of the Silver Conference in Johto Photo Finish.

In the manga

Blaine is seen with a Rapidash as his steed in Pokémon Special. He rides Rapidash into Mewtwo's Psywave in an attempt to finish the Genetic Pokémon off. To protect Red, Blaine's Rapidash creates a fireball wall around the Trainer to shield him from the impending blast.

In the TCG

Main article: Rapidash (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it. Blue Yellow Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed. Stadium Unable to restrain itself from running after fast trains or cars. Capable of reaching 150 mph at full speed.
Generation II Gold At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast. Silver With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps. Crystal It just loves to gallop. The faster it goes, the longer the swaying flames of its mane will become. Stadium 2 At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed It can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze. LeafGreen Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Generation IV Diamond It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow. Pearl It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Ponyta
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Mt. Silver area, Routes 28 Crystal Rare Mt. Silver area, Routes 28
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Kindle Road Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Ponyta Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Volcano
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 60 Forever Level 10 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Ponyta
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Volcano Cave (1F-19F) Dark Crater (B4-B15) Dark Crater Pit (B1-B14)
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Nurue Field

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes:

1. If Rapidash has the Flash Fire ability, the effectiveness of Fire moves will be 0×.
2. In Generation I, the effectiveness of Template:Type2 moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Growl Tail Whip Ember Stomp Fire Spin 47 Take Down 55 Agility

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Tackle Growl Tail Whip Ember Stomp Fire Spin Take Down 40 Fury Attack 47 Agility 61 Fire Blast

Generation III Level Move Type Start Quick Attack (FR/LG only) Previous Tackle Growl Tail Whip Ember Stomp Fire Spin Take Down Agility 40 Fury Attack 50 Bounce 63 Fire Blast

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Quick Attack Megahorn Poison Jab Previous Growl Tail Whip Ember Stomp Fire Spin Take Down Agility Fire Blast 40 Fury Attack 49 Bounce 58 Flare Blitz

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM07 Horn Drill TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM20 Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM44 Rest TM45 Attract

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM50 Overheat HM04 Strength

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM22 Solarbeam TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM50 Overheat TM58 Endure TM61 Will-O-Wisp TM68 Giga Impact TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM04 Strength

By breeding

• Charm
• Double-Edge
• Double Kick
• Flame Wheel
• Horn Drill
• Hypnosis
• Thrash

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Rapidash knows Shadow Down, Shadow Rave and Shadow Sky as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Baton Pass after being purified.

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Rapidash images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• The original English name for Rapidash was going to be its Japanese name, "Gallop" but was later changed.
• Rapidash is the favorite Pokémon of the Kanto Pokémon Fan Club President. When the player first speaks to him, he goes on about why Rapidash is his favorite Pokémon at length.

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.

Name origin

Rapidash's name could be a combination of rapid and dash, referring to the high speed at which it runs or possibly 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.

In other languages

• German: Gallopa
• French: Galopa - From galop or galopade, meaning gallop.
• Korean: 날쌩마 Nalssaengma
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 烈焰馬 - Literally "roaring flame horse (or horse of roaring flames)".

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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