Rapid Spin (move)
Rapid Spin
こうそくスピン Rapid Spin
Type  Normal
Category  Physical
PP  40 (max. 64)
Power  50
Accuracy  100%
Priority  0
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation II
Condition  Cool
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jam  0  
Can avoid being startled by others once.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  1 ♥
Jamming  0  
Works better the more the crowd is excited.

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 then removes the effects of any binding moves and Leech Seed from the user, as well as entry hazards from the user's side of the field.

The following moves' effects are affected:

Move Type Cat.
Bind  Normal  Physical
Clamp  Water  Physical
Fire Spin  Fire  Special
G-Max Centiferno  Fire  ???
G-Max Sandblast  Ground  ???
G-Max Steelsurge  Steel  ???
Infestation  Bug  Special
Leech Seed  Grass  Status
Magma Storm  Fire  Special
Sand Tomb  Ground  Physical
Snap Trap  Grass  Physical
Spikes  Ground  Status
Stealth Rock  Rock  Status
Sticky Web  Bug  Status
Thunder Cage  Electric  Special
Toxic Spikes  Poison  Status
Whirlpool  Water  Special
Wrap  Normal  Physical


Generations II to IV

Rapid Spin has a power of 20.

Rapid Spin's secondary effect triggers even if the user faints after using the move (due to target's Rough Skin or user's Life Orb).

Generations V to VII

Rapid Spin's secondary effect no longer triggers if the user faints from the target's Rough Skin, Iron Barbs, or Rocky Helmet. However, fainting from Life Orb's recoil still does not prevent this effect.

Generation VIII onwards

Rapid Spin now has a power of 50. When inflicting damage, Rapid Spin now also raises the user's Speed by one stage.

Description

Games Description
Stad2 A Normal-type attack. By spinning quickly, the user can escape from restraining moves.
GSC A high-speed spinning attack.
RSE Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
FRLG An attack that frees the user from Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
ColoXD Spins the body at high speed to strike target.
DPPtHGSSPBR
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE 		A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
SwShBDSPLA A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user's Speed stat.
SV The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.
Champs Removes the Bound and Leech Seeded statuses from the user and removes the Sticky Web, Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Toxic Spikes statuses from the user's side. Boosts the user's Speed stat by 1 stage.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0007 Squirtle Monster
Water 1 		23 23 19 19 19 19 9 9 9
0008 Wartortle Monster
Water 1 		25 25 20 20 20 21 9 9 9
0009 Blastoise Monster
Water 1 		25 25 20 20 20 21 9 9 9
0027 Sandshrew Field − − 13 13BW
9B2W2 		9 9 15 15 15
0027 Sandshrew
Sandshrew
Alolan Form
Field 9 15 15
0028 Sandslash Field − − 13 13BW
9B2W2 		9 9 15 15 15
0028 Sandslash
Sandslash
Alolan Form
Field − 1 Rem.
0120 Staryu Water 3 13 10 10 10 10XY
7ORAS 		7 12 12
0121 Starmie
Water 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0122 Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
Galarian Form
Human-Like 1
0204 Pineco Bug 22 22 12DP
17PtHGSS 		17 17 17 17 17
0205 Forretress
Bug 22 22 12DP
17PtHGSS 		17 17 17 17 17
0232 Donphan Field 41 41 6 6 6 6 6 6
0237 Hitmontop Human-Like 25 25 24 24 24 19 1 1 16
0324 Torkoal Field − 23 23 25XY
10ORAS 		10 8 8 8
0343 Baltoy
Mineral 5 5 7BW
4B2W2 		4 4 3 3
0344 Claydol
Mineral 1, 5 1, 5 1, 7BW
1, 4B2W2 		1, 4 1, 4 1 1
0529 Drilbur Field 5 5 5 1 1
0530 Excadrill
Field 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1 1
0615 Cryogonal Mineral 13 13 1 8 8
0712 Bergmite Monster
Mineral 		35 35 1 1
0713 Avalugg Monster
Mineral 		35 35 1 1
0713 Avalugg
Avalugg
Hisuian Form
Monster
Mineral 		1
0761 Bounsweet Grass 9 8 8
0762 Steenee Grass 1, 9 1 1
0763 Tsareena Grass 1, 9 1 1
0775 Komala Field 11 11
0781 Dhelmise
Mineral 1 1
0795 Pheromosa
No Eggs Discovered 1 1
0829 Gossifleur Grass 4
0830 Eldegoss Grass 1
0837 Rolycoly Mineral 5 5
0838 Carkol
Mineral 1 1
0839 Coalossal
Mineral 1 1
0866 Mr. Rime
Human-Like 1
0894 Regieleki No Eggs Discovered 1 1
0946 Bramblin
Grass 9
0947 Brambleghast
Grass 9
0967 Cyclizar
Field 7
0984 Great Tusk
No Eggs Discovered 21
0990 Iron Treads
No Eggs Discovered 21
1024 Terapagos No Eggs Discovered 1
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 Types Egg Groups Egg Move
II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0027 Sandshrew Field ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ − ✔ −
0072 Tentacool
Water 3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
0090 Shellder Water 3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ − ✔ −
0140 Kabuto
Water 1
Water 3 		✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
0225 Delibird
Water 1
Field 		✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
0236 Tyrogue Human-Like ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
0327 Spinda Field
Human-Like 		− − ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
0347 Anorith
Water 3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
0529 Drilbur Field ✔ ✔ ✔ − −
0776 Turtonator
Monster
Dragon 		− ✔
0877 Morpeko
Field
Fairy 		✔ ✔
0912 Quaxly Flying
Water 1 		✔
0948 Toedscool
Grass ✔
0978 Tatsugiri
Tatsugiri
All forms
Water 2 ✔
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

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0074 Geodude
Mineral New York Pokémon Center
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.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Rapid Spin deals damage and removes the Leech Seed status from the user, as well as any status conditions that prevent the Pokémon from moving (e.g. bound, Ingrain, Fire Spin). Starting with Gates to Infinity, it will also remove any traps from the tile in front.


Game Base
Power 		Max
Power 		Base
PP 		Max
PP 		Base
Accuracy 		Max
Accuracy 		Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB 4 - 17 - 90% - Front Enemy No
MDTDS 4 - 17 - 90% - Front Enemy No
BSL 4 - 17 - 90% - Front Enemy No
MDGtI 2 99 30 99 95% 98% Front Enemy No
SMD 2 99 30 99 95% 98% Front Enemy No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Rapid Spin
★
Attack power 34.03969
Charge time 0.78 seconds
Range type Circular (self)
Number of hits 1
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect None

Pokémon UNITE

Rapid Spin
Pokémon Move Icon Image Level Learned Cooldown Description

Blastoise 		7 10s Has the user spin rapidly, dealing damage over time to nearby opposing Pokémon. Changes the mechanics of the user's basic attacks as well as its Hydro Pump and Water Spout moves. Using this move resets the cooldown of Hydro Pump or Water Spout. While this move is in effect, the user becomes resistant to hindrances. In addition, the user's next basic attack after this move ends becomes a boosted attack.
Upgraded to Rapid Spin+ when the Pokémon reaches Lv. 13.
Upgrade: Also increases the user's Defense and Sp. Def while using this move.

Tsareena 		1 or 3 7.5s Has the user spin in the designated direction, dealing damage to any opposing Pokémon it hits. When this move hits, it raises the user's movement speed for a short time.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It also frees the user from Leech Seed, Leg Hold, Ingrain, or Constriction.
MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It also frees the user from Leech Seed status, Shadow Hold status, Ingrain status, and Constriction status.
BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも やどりぎじょうたい かげふみじょうたい ねをはりじょうたい しめつけじょうたいから ぬけだすことができる
MDGtI It damages an enemy and breaks a trap underneath the enemy. It also frees you from the Leech Seed, Bound, Fire Spin, and Sand Tomb status.
SMD It damages an enemy. It also frees you from being bound and from the immobile and Leech Seed statuses. It destroys any trap in front of you.
MDRTDX It damages an enemy. It also frees you from being bound and from the Leech Seed status. It destroys any trap in front of you, too.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Claydol

Bergmite

Komala

Terastal Form Terapagos
The user performs a spin attack at high speed, which allows it to break free from binding moves and deflect the opponent's attacks.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Blastoise 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. The attack also allows Blastoise to escape binding attacks, such as Fire Spin.
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 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 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
A Trainer's Hitmontop The Ole' Berate and Switch! None
A Coordinator's Hitmontop Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn! None
Forretress 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 Baltoy spins rapidly, deflecting attacks.
Calista's Baltoy Me, Myself and Time None
Claydol Claydol spins around quickly, repelling any attack back at the opponent; or, Claydol lifts its arms, spins around quickly, and floats towards 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 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 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
A Trainer's Wartortle Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One) None
Dusknoir 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 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 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
Bergmite Bergmite's body spins in a counterclockwise direction and charges towards the opponent.
Wulfric's Bergmite A Real Icebreaker! None
Komala Komala jumps up, spins around, and kicks its opponent with its feet.
Samson Oak's Komala Let Sleeping Pokémon Lie! None
Sandshrew Alolan Sandshrew spins around with the front part of its body facing the ground and then slams its body into the opponent once or multiple times.
A wild Sandshrew Not Caving Under Pressure! None
Pineco Pineco spins rapidly and tackles the opponent.
A wild Pineco Time After Time! None
Rolycoly Rolycoly spins rapidly and tackles the opponent.
Wakaba's Rolycoly Kabu's Battle Training! None
Bramblin Bramblin's stalks spin rapidly and it slams its body into the opponent multiple times.
Shine's Bramblin The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap! None
Terapagos Terastal Form Terapagos spins rapidly and tackles the opponent.
Liko's Pagogo Reunion in Cortondo None
Sandslash Sandslash spins rapidly, allowing it to break free from a bind.
Ann's Sandslash Welcome to Blueberry Academy! None

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

In other generations

Core series games

Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V


Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII

Side series games

Stadium 2 Colosseum XD Battle Revolution

Spin-off series games

MD: Red and Blue MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky MD: GTI SMD

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Catalan Gir Ràpid*
Chinese Cantonese 高速旋轉 Gōuchūk Syùhnjyún *
高速迴轉 Gōuchūk Wùihjyún *
高速游開 Gōuchūk Yàuhhōi *
Mandarin 高速旋轉 / 高速旋转 Gāosù Xuánzhuǎn *
高速迴轉 / 高速回转 Gāosù Huízhuǎn *
Czech Prudké otáčky
Rychlý vír (Black & White series)
Dutch Snelle draai
Finnish Huimakieppi*
Pikapyörre/Pikahyrrä*
French Tour Rapide
German Turbodreher
Greek Περιστροφή
Hindi तेज़ घूमो Tez Ghoomo
Indonesian Putaran Kecepatan Tinggi
Italian Rapigiro
Korean 고속스핀 Gosokseupin
Polish Szybki Zwrot
Portuguese Brazil Giro Rápido
Portugal Rodopio Rápido
Serbian Brzo Okretanje
Spanish Giro Rápido
Swedish Snabbspinn
Vietnamese Vòng Xoay Siêu Tốc
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References

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