Rapidash (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Rapidash (disambiguation).

Rapidash ギャロップ Gallop #078
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type  Fire   Fire   Fire   Fire   Fire   Fire	Species Fire Horse Pokémon
Abilities Run Away or Flash Fire Flash Fire Flame Body Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #078 Johto #207* Hoenn #254* Sinnoh #091 Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-018 Almia R-177 Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 5'07" Imperial 1.7m Metric 5'07"/1.7m 0.0m	Weight 209.4lbs Imperial 95.0kg Metric 209.4lbs/95.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Yellow	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 60 7.8%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 192 Battle Exp.: 1921*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Rapidash (Japanese: ギャロップ Gallop) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Ponyta starting at level 40.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Other 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Held items 5.4 Stats 5.4.1 Base stats 5.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.6.4 By tutoring 5.6.5 By a prior evolution 5.6.6 Special moves 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links 9 Notes

Biology

Physiology

Rapidash is a horse-like, quadruped 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 pre-evolution, Ponyta. Like its pre-evolution, 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

They run at about 150 miles per hour, chasing everything that moves in hopes of racing it. With incredible acceleration, they reach their top speed in only ten steps. At full gallop, their four hooves barely touch the ground.

Behavior

Rapidash are very agile Pokémon. They can live on mountains along with Rock and other Fire Pokémon. It is possible that they live alone, rather than in groups of fellow Rapidash. They are the highest evolved form of Ponyta and are highly capable in battle. Although Rapidash only casually canter, they are very competitive Pokémon. They will chase anything that moves in hopes of racing it. The faster Rapidash go, the longer the swaying flames of their mane will become. At an all-out gallop, their blazing mane sparkles, a feature which is said to enhance their beautiful appearance.

Habitat

Most Rapidash live on grassland such as fields and plains, but they can also be seen on mountains. The best place to find wild ones would be in Kanto, though some can be found in Johto and Unova as well.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

They mostly grazes on grass, but they can sometimes be found with the Shuca Berry.

In the anime

Major appearances

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.

A Rapidash appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Other

A Rapidash was featured in the original opening theme, Aim to Be a Pokémon Master and Pokémon Theme.

Rapidash was the focus of Professor Oak's lecture and Pokémon senryū in EP072.

さむいふゆ　ギャロップいれば　ぽっかぽか

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Blaine is seen with a Rapidash as his steed in Pokémon Adventures. In the Red, Green & Blue chapter, it carried Red to Blaine's secret laboratory to revive an Aerodactyl from its fossil. Later, Blaine 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.

It also appeared in the Emerald saga when Crystal lent 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 Diamond & Pearl chapter, 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. Generation I Red Blue Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it. 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. Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby 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. Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} 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 Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} 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 When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance. HeartGold SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} HeartGold At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast. SoulSilver With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps. Generation V Black White When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Ponyta Blue (Japan) Rare Cerulean Cave Yellow None Evolve Ponyta Generation II Gold Silver Rare Route 28/Trade Gloom in Pewter City Crystal Rare Route 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 Evolve Ponyta HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Route 28 Pal Park Field Generation V Black White Rare Route 12

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Volcano
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Ponyta
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 60 Forever Level 10 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Ponyta
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Giant Volcano (1F-19F) Dark Crater (B4-B15) Dark Crater Pit (B1-B14)
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Chroma Highlands Volcano Cave
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lava: Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Shuca Berry (5%)
Black	White	Shuca Berry (5%)

Stats

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 a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature. This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 80.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 5/5 ★★★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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	Resistant against 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	Unaffected 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	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
Notes: If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
Start	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85%	10
Start	Growl	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
Start	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
Start	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
Start	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100%	25
4	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
9	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100%	25
13	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100%	25
17	Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100%	20
21	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100%	20
25	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85%	15
29	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
33	Inferno	Fire	Special	100	50%	5
37	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
40	Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
41	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85%	5
45	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
49	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100%	15
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Rapidash obtained at level 1 in Generation V 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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85%	5
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90%	5
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	—	75%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100%	25
	Horn Drill	Normal	Physical	—	—%	5
	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Morning Sun	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rapidash in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Rapidash 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 egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100%	35
‡	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
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 moves from other generations

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 40+	Purified moves
Shadow Down	Shadow		Baton Pass	Normal
Shadow Rave	Shadow		SolarBeam	Grass
Shadow Sky	Shadow		Sunny Day	Fire
--			Flamethrower	Fire

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Scorched Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP If I gallop flat out, I can outrun a bullet train! 26%-50% HP My health is half gone... 1%-25% HP It's hopeless... My flames are about to fizzle... Level up Hm! My level's gone up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Hm! My level's gone up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×3) Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   Rapidash charges while cloaked in flames that can incinerate anything.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×3) Browser entry   It attacks by launching fire and charging.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Unevolved Ponyta  Fire

Level 40 →

First evolution Rapidash  Fire

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				Back

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

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Rapidash was originally known as "Gallop". This is, of course, its romanized Japanese name.
• 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.
• In the first movie, there is a split second where Rapidash has no flames.
• It is one of the few Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger and Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia to have the same field move in both games.

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 pre-evolution, 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

Language Name Name Origin German Gallopa Derived from galloppieren. French Galopa From galop or galopade. Korean 날쌩마 Nalssaengma Chinese (Mandarin) 烈焰馬 / 烈焰马 Lièyànmǎ Means "Raging flame horse" or "Horse of roaring flames". Chinese (Cantonese) 烈焰馬 Lihtyìhmmáh Same as Mandarin name.

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Notes

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