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Rapid Spin inflicts damage and removes the effects of any {{cat|moves that partially trap}}, as well as [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|entry hazards]], from the user and allies, provided that the user does not faint from recoil damage (such as from {{a|Rough Skin}}). The following moves are affected by Rapid Spin: | Rapid Spin inflicts damage and removes the effects of any {{cat|moves that partially trap}}, as well as [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|entry hazards]], from the user and allies, provided that the user does not faint from recoil damage (such as from {{a|Rough Skin}}). The following moves are affected by Rapid Spin: | ||
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! {{color2| | ! {{color2|000|Damage category|Cat.}} | ||
{{movelist|Bind|Normal|cat=Physical}} | {{movelist|Bind|Normal|cat=Physical}} | ||
{{movelist|Clamp|Water|cat=Physical}} | {{movelist|Clamp|Water|cat=Physical}} | ||
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{{movelist|Whirlpool|Water|cat=Special}} | {{movelist|Whirlpool|Water|cat=Special}} | ||
{{movelist|Wrap|Normal|cat=Physical}} | {{movelist|Wrap|Normal|cat=Physical}} | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
{{movedesc|Normal}} | {{movedesc|Normal}} | ||
{{movedescentry|{{ | {{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|A <sc>Normal</sc>-type attack. By spinning quickly, the user can escape from restraining moves.}} | ||
{{movedescentry|{{ | {{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|A high-speed spinning attack.}} | ||
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.}} | {{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.}} | ||
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An attack that frees the user from <sc>{{m|Bind}}, <sc>{{m|Wrap}}</sc>, <sc>{{m|Leech Seed}}</sc>, and <sc>{{m|Spikes}}</sc>.}} | {{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An attack that frees the user from <sc>{{m|Bind}}, <sc>{{m|Wrap}}</sc>, <sc>{{m|Leech Seed}}</sc>, and <sc>{{m|Spikes}}</sc>.}} | ||
{{movedescentry|{{ | {{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Spins the body at high speed to strike target.}} | ||
{{movedescentry| | {{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as {{m|Bind}}, {{m|Wrap}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{m|Spikes}}.}} | ||
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{{Moveentry/Level2|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|Ground|no|no|13|13|9|B2W2=9}} | {{Moveentry/Level2|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|Ground|no|no|13|13|9|B2W2=9}} | ||
{{Moveentry/Level2|120|Staryu|1|Water|Water|13|10|10|10|{{tt|10|XY}}<br>{{tt|7|ORAS}}}} | {{Moveentry/Level2|120|Staryu|1|Water|Water|13|10|10|10|{{tt|10|XY}}<br>{{tt|7|ORAS}}}} | ||
{{Moveentry/Level2|121|Starmie|2|Water|Psychic| | {{Moveentry/Level2|121|Starmie|2|Water|Psychic|1|1|1|1|1}} | ||
{{Moveentry/Level2|204|Pineco|1|Bug|Bug|22|22|12|PtHGSS=17|17|17}} | {{Moveentry/Level2|204|Pineco|1|Bug|Bug|22|22|12|PtHGSS=17|17|17}} | ||
{{Moveentry/Level2|205|Forretress|2|Bug|Steel|22|22|12|PtHGSS=17|17|17}} | {{Moveentry/Level2|205|Forretress|2|Bug|Steel|22|22|12|PtHGSS=17|17|17}} | ||
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{{Moveentry/Level2|324|Torkoal|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|23|23|{{tt|25|XY}}<br>{{tt|10|ORAS}}}} | {{Moveentry/Level2|324|Torkoal|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|23|23|{{tt|25|XY}}<br>{{tt|10|ORAS}}}} | ||
{{Moveentry/Level2|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic|no|5|5|7|B2W2=4|4}} | {{Moveentry/Level2|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic|no|5|5|7|B2W2=4|4}} | ||
{{Moveentry/Level2|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic|no| | {{Moveentry/Level2|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic|no|1, 5|1, 5|1, 7|B2W2=1, 4|1, 4}} | ||
{{Moveentry/Level2|529|Drilbur|1|Ground|Ground|no|no|no|5|5}} | {{Moveentry/Level2|529|Drilbur|1|Ground|Ground|no|no|no|5|5}} | ||
{{Moveentry/Level2|530|Excadrill|2|Ground|Steel|no|no|no| | {{Moveentry/Level2|530|Excadrill|2|Ground|Steel|no|no|no|1, 5|1, 5}} | ||
{{Moveentry/Level2|615|Cryogonal|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|no|13|13}} | {{Moveentry/Level2|615|Cryogonal|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|no|13|13}} | ||
{{Moveentry/Level2|712|Bergmite|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|no|no|35}} | {{Moveentry/Level2|712|Bergmite|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|no|no|35}} | ||
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{{Moveentryspecial|074|Geodude|2|Rock|Ground|{{DL|List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Rapid Spin Geodude|New York Pokémon Center}}|}} | {{Moveentryspecial|074|Geodude|2|Rock|Ground|{{DL|List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Rapid Spin Geodude|New York Pokémon Center}}|}} | ||
{{Learnlist/footer}} | {{Learnlist/footer}} | ||
==In other games== | |||
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]=== | |||
Rapid Spin can remove {{m|Spikes}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, and {{m|Stealth Rock}} trap on the floor. In addition, Rapid Spin also removes these effects from the user: | |||
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! {{color2|000|Type}} | |||
! {{color2|000|Damage category|Cat.}} | |||
{{movelist|Block|Normal|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Ingrain|Grass|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Mean Look|Normal|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Spider Web|Bug|cat=Status}} | |||
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===Description=== | |||
{{movedesc|Normal}} | |||
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Inflicts damage on the target. It also frees the user from Leech Seed, Leg Hold, Ingrain, or Constriction.}} | |||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon spins and becomes a twister. This move can be used offensively and defensively|image1=Clay Excadrill Rapid Spin {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=attack|1=protect}}.png|image1p=Excadrill|image2= | {{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon spins and becomes a twister. This move can be used offensively and defensively|image1=Clay Excadrill Rapid Spin {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=attack|1=protect}}.png|image1p=Excadrill|image2=Tierno Blastoise Rapid Spin.png|image2p=Blastoise|image3=Terri Hitmontop Rapid Spin.png|image3p=Hitmontop|image4={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Spenser|1=Buck}} Claydol Rapid Spin.png|image4p=Claydol}} | ||
{{movep|type=normal|ms=009|pkmn=Blastoise|method=Blastoise pulls its head, arms, legs and cannons into its shell and spins like a disc. It either deflects the opponent's attack or spins into the opponent.}} | {{movep|type=normal|ms=009|pkmn=Blastoise|method=Blastoise pulls its head, arms, legs, and cannons into its shell and spins like a disc. It either deflects the opponent's attack or spins into the opponent.}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Mewtwo (original series)|user1=Mewtwo's Blastoisetwo|startcode=M01|startname=Mewtwo Strikes Back!|notes=Debut}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Mewtwo (original series)|user1=Mewtwo's Blastoisetwo|startcode=M01|startname=Mewtwo Strikes Back!|notes=Debut}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Blastoise|startcode=EP270|startname=Can't Beat the Heat!}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Blastoise|startcode=EP270|startname=Can't Beat the Heat!}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sid|user1=Sid's Blastoise|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Sid|user1=Sid's Blastoise|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tierno (anime)|user1=Tierno's Blastoise|startcode=XY089|startname=Tag Team Battle Inspiration!}} | |||
{{movep|type=normal|ms=120|pkmn=Staryu|method=Staryu spins like a saw blade, using the tips of its appendages as a cutting edge, or if stuck in a whirlpool, it spins around in the opposite direction as the whirlpool.}} | {{movep|type=normal|ms=120|pkmn=Staryu|method=Staryu spins like a saw blade, using the tips of its appendages as a cutting edge, or if stuck in a whirlpool, it spins around in the opposite direction as the whirlpool.}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Misty's Staryu|startcode=M03|startname=Spell of the Unown}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Misty's Staryu|startcode=M03|startname=Spell of the Unown: Entei}} | ||
{{movep|type=normal|ms=237|pkmn=Hitmontop|method=Hitmontop does a headstand, spins, and tackles the opponent.}} | {{movep|type=normal|ms=237|pkmn=Hitmontop|method=Hitmontop does a headstand, spins, and tackles the opponent.}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Chigusa|user1=Chigusa's Hitmontop|startcode=EP166|startname=Two Hits and a Miss}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Chigusa|user1=Chigusa's Hitmontop|startcode=EP166|startname=Two Hits and a Miss}} | ||
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{{movemid|type=normal|user=Hitmontop (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Hitmontop|startcode=AG176|startname=The Ole' Berate and Switch!}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Hitmontop (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Hitmontop|startcode=AG176|startname=The Ole' Berate and Switch!}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Hitmontop (Pokémon)|user1=A Coordinator's Hitmontop|startcode=DP161|startname=Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Hitmontop (Pokémon)|user1=A Coordinator's Hitmontop|startcode=DP161|startname=Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!}} | ||
{{movep|type=normal|ms=205|pkmn=Forretress|method=Forretress spins and tackles the opponent. Sometimes, it pulls its horns into its body and closes up its shell to attack.}} | {{movep|type=normal|ms=205|pkmn=Forretress|method=Forretress spins and tackles the opponent. Sometimes, it pulls its horns into its body and closes up its shell to attack.}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Brock's Forretress|startcode=EP260|startname=A Crowning Achievement}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Brock's Forretress|startcode=EP260|startname=A Crowning Achievement}} | ||
{{movep|type=normal|ms=343|pkmn=Baltoy|method=Baltoy spins rapidly, deflecting attacks.}} | {{movep|type=normal|ms=343|pkmn=Baltoy|method=Baltoy spins rapidly, deflecting attacks.}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Calista ( | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Calista (AG076)|user1=Calista's Baltoy|startcode=AG076|startname=Me, Myself and Time}} | ||
{{movep|type=normal|ms=344|pkmn=Claydol|method=Claydol spins around quickly, repelling any attack back at the opponent, or Claydol lifts its arms, spins around quickly and floats into the opponent.}} | {{movep|type=normal|ms=344|pkmn=Claydol|method=Claydol spins around quickly, repelling any attack back at the opponent, or Claydol lifts its arms, spins around quickly and floats into the opponent.}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Giant Pokémon|user1=A giant Claydol|startcode=AG104|startname=Claydol Big and Tall}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Giant Pokémon|user1=A giant Claydol|startcode=AG104|startname=Claydol Big and Tall}} | ||
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{{movemid|type=normal|user=May's Squirtle|startcode=AG152|startname=On Olden Pond}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=May's Squirtle|startcode=AG152|startname=On Olden Pond}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Squirtle|startcode=AG189|startname=Gathering the Gang of Four!}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Squirtle|startcode=AG189|startname=Gathering the Gang of Four!}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tierno|user1=Tierno's Squirtle|startcode=XY039|startname=Summer of Discovery!}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Tierno (anime)|user1=Tierno's Squirtle|startcode=XY039|startname=Summer of Discovery!}} | ||
{{movep|type=normal|ms=008|pkmn=Wartortle|method=Wartortle pulls all of its limbs into its shell and it spins like a disk.}} | {{movep|type=normal|ms=008|pkmn=Wartortle|method=Wartortle pulls all of its limbs into its shell and it spins like a disk.}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=May's Wartortle|startcode=DP077|startname=Staging a Heroes' Welcome!}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=May's Wartortle|startcode=DP077|startname=Staging a Heroes' Welcome!}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tierno|user1=Tierno's Wartortle|startcode=XY065}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Tierno (anime)|user1=Tierno's Wartortle|startcode=XY065|startname=Good Friends, Great Training!}} | ||
{{movep|type=normal|ms=477|pkmn=Dusknoir|method=Dusknoir spins its body rapidly, knocking the opponent away from it.}} | {{movep|type=normal|ms=477|pkmn=Dusknoir|method=Dusknoir spins its body rapidly, knocking the opponent away from it.}} | ||
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|startcode=SS021|startname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness|notes=Dusknoir {{color2|6D6D4E|Anime move errors|cannot legally learn}} Rapid Spin}} | {{movemid|type=normal|user=Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|startcode=SS021|startname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness|notes=Dusknoir {{color2|6D6D4E|Anime move errors|cannot legally learn}} Rapid Spin}} | ||
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{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks by spinning around.|image1=Calista Baltoy Rapid Spin AP.png|image1p=Baltoy}} | {{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks by spinning around.|image1=Calista Baltoy Rapid Spin AP.png|image1p=Baltoy}} | ||
{{movep|type=normal|ms=343|pkmn=Baltoy|method=Baltoy spins around to attack.}} | {{movep|type=normal|ms=343|pkmn=Baltoy|method=Baltoy spins around to attack.}} | ||
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Calista ( | {{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Calista (AG076)|user1=Calista's Baltoy|startcode=SP26|startname=Hunt For The Treasure Of The Universe!|notes=Debut}} | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
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type=Normal| | type=Normal| | ||
PMDRB=Rapid Spin PMD RB| | PMDRB=Rapid Spin PMD RB| | ||
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{{Movegen| | |||
type=Normal| | |||
Stad2=Rapid Spin Stad2| | |||
Colo=Rapid Spin Colo| | |||
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|zh_cmn=高速迴轉 ''{{tt|Gāosù Huízhuǎn|Rapid Rotation}}'' | |zh_cmn=高速迴轉 ''{{tt|Gāosù Huízhuǎn|Rapid Rotation}}'' | ||
|nl=Snelle draai | |nl=Snelle draai | ||
|fi=Huimakieppi ([[original series|OS]])<br | |fi=Huimakieppi ([[original series|OS]])<br>Pikapyörre/Pikahyrrä ([[Advanced Generation series|AG]]) | ||
|fr=Tour Rapide | |fr=Tour Rapide | ||
|de=Turbodreher | |de=Turbodreher | ||
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|pl=Szybki Zwrot | |pl=Szybki Zwrot | ||
|pt_br=Giro Rápido | |pt_br=Giro Rápido | ||
|pt_eu= | |pt_eu=Rodopio Rápido | ||
|es=Giro Rápido | |es=Giro Rápido | ||
|sr=Brzo Okretanje}} | |sr=Brzo Okretanje}} | ||
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[[de:Turbodreher]] | [[de:Turbodreher]] | ||
[[fr:Tour Rapide]] | [[fr:Tour Rapide]] | ||
[[it:Rapigiro (mossa)]] | [[it:Rapigiro (mossa)]] | ||
[[ja:こうそくスピン]] | [[ja:こうそくスピン]] | ||
[[pl:Rapid Spin]] | [[pl:Rapid Spin]] | ||
[[zh:高速回转(技能)]] | [[zh:高速回转(技能)]] |
Revision as of 16:38, 20 March 2016
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Rapid Spin (Japanese: こうそくスピン Rapid Spin) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation II.
Effect
Rapid Spin inflicts damage and removes the effects of any moves that partially trap, as well as entry hazards, from the user and allies, provided that the user does not faint from recoil damage (such as from Rough Skin). The following moves are affected by Rapid Spin:
Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
# | Pokémon | Type | Level | |||||||||||
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II | III | IV | V | VI | ||||||||||
007 | Squirtle | Water | 23 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | |||||||
008 | Wartortle | Water | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |||||||
009 | Blastoise | Water | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |||||||
027 | Sandshrew | Ground | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | ||||||||
028 | Sandslash | Ground | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | ||||||||
120 | Staryu | Water | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 7 | |||||||
121 | Starmie | Water | Psychic | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
204 | Pineco | Bug | 22 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | ||||||
205 | Forretress | Bug | Steel | 22 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |||||
232 | Donphan | Ground | 41 | 41 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |||||||
237 | Hitmontop | Fighting | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | |||||||
324 | Torkoal | Fire | 23 | 23 | 25 10 | |||||||||
343 | Baltoy | Ground | Psychic | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | ||||||
344 | Claydol | Ground | Psychic | 1, 5 | 1, 5 | 1, 7 | 1, 4 | 1, 4 | ||||||
529 | Drilbur | Ground | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||
530 | Excadrill | Ground | Steel | 1, 5 | 1, 5 | |||||||||
615 | Cryogonal | Ice | 13 | 13 | ||||||||||
712 | Bergmite | Ice | 35 | |||||||||||
713 | Avalugg | Ice | 35 | |||||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
By breeding
# | Pokémon | Type | Father | |||||||||||
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II | III | IV | V | VI | ||||||||||
027 | Sandshrew | Ground | ||||||||||||
072 | Tentacool* | Water | Poison | |||||||||||
090 | Shellder* | Water | ||||||||||||
140 | Kabuto | Rock | Water | |||||||||||
225 | Delibird | Ice | Flying | |||||||||||
236 | Tyrogue | Fighting | ||||||||||||
327 | Spinda | Normal | ||||||||||||
347 | Anorith* | Rock | Bug | |||||||||||
529 | Drilbur | Ground | ||||||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
By event
Generation II
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In other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
Rapid Spin can remove Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Stealth Rock trap on the floor. In addition, Rapid Spin also removes these effects from the user:
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Description
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In the anime
The Pokémon spins and becomes a twister. This move can be used offensively and defensively | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
Blastoise pulls its head, arms, legs, and cannons into its shell and spins like a disc. It either deflects the opponent's attack or spins into the opponent. | |||
Mewtwo's Blastoisetwo | Mewtwo Strikes Back! | Debut | |
Gary's Blastoise | Can't Beat the Heat! | None | |
Sid's Blastoise | Destiny Deoxys | None | |
Tierno's Blastoise | Tag Team Battle Inspiration! | None | |
Staryu spins like a saw blade, using the tips of its appendages as a cutting edge, or if stuck in a whirlpool, it spins around in the opposite direction as the whirlpool. | |||
Misty's Staryu | Spell of the Unown: Entei | None | |
Hitmontop does a headstand, spins, and tackles the opponent. | |||
Chigusa's Hitmontop | Two Hits and a Miss | None | |
Butch's Hitmontop | A Promise is a Promise | None | |
Terri's Hitmontop | Pasta La Vista! | None | |
Unknown Trainer's Hitmontop | The Ole' Berate and Switch! | None | |
A Coordinator's Hitmontop | Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn! | None | |
Forretress spins and tackles the opponent. Sometimes, it pulls its horns into its body and closes up its shell to attack. | |||
Brock's Forretress | A Crowning Achievement | None | |
Baltoy spins rapidly, deflecting attacks. | |||
Calista's Baltoy | Me, Myself and Time | None | |
Claydol spins around quickly, repelling any attack back at the opponent, or Claydol lifts its arms, spins around quickly and floats into the opponent. | |||
A giant Claydol | Claydol Big and Tall | None | |
Spenser's Claydol | Ka Boom with a View! | None | |
Buck's Claydol | Bucking the Treasure Trend! | None | |
Squirtle pulls its limbs into its shell and spins around, hitting the opponent. | |||
May's Squirtle | On Olden Pond | None | |
Ash's Squirtle | Gathering the Gang of Four! | None | |
Tierno's Squirtle | Summer of Discovery! | None | |
Wartortle pulls all of its limbs into its shell and it spins like a disk. | |||
May's Wartortle | Staging a Heroes' Welcome! | None | |
Tierno's Wartortle | Good Friends, Great Training! | None | |
Dusknoir spins its body rapidly, knocking the opponent away from it. | |||
Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky) | Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness | Dusknoir cannot legally learn Rapid Spin | |
Excadrill opens both of its claws and holds them both forward. Both claws begin to glow silver and spin rapidly. As the claws spin, they let off yellow static electricity. Excadrill can then block attacks, or strike the opponent with one of its claws by thrusting its arm forward, or Excadrill holds out both of its arms and both of its claws start to glow silver. It then spins its body rapidly while turning its head upwards. As it spins, its body releases yellow static electricity. . | |||
Clay's Excadrill | Battling the King of the Mines! | None | |
Cryogonal spins rapidly and tackles the opponent. | |||
Brycen's Cryogonal | Caution: Icy Battle Conditions! | None | |
Multiple wild Cryogonal | Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad! | None |
In the manga
In the Ash and Pikachu manga
The user attacks by spinning around. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Baltoy spins around to attack. | |||
Calista's Baltoy | Hunt For The Treasure Of The Universe! | Debut |
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The user spins its body, repelling attacks. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Starmie jumps into the air and spins its body rapidly, then charges at the opponent, spinning like a frisbee. | |||
Misty's Starmie | Notorious Noctowl | Debut |
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
The user can repel attacks by spinning around. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Pineco spins around, repelling attacks. | |||
Hideki's Pineco | GDZ75 | Debut |
In other generations
Trivia
- Rapid Spin was one of the first Generation II moves introduced and named. It was seen being used by Mewtwo's Blastoise in Mewtwo Strikes Back, prior to the release of Gold and Silver.
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