Rapidash (Pokémon)

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Rapidash (Japanese: ギャロップ Gallop) is a introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from starting at level 40.
In Galar, Rapidash has a dual-type regional form. It evolves from Galarian Ponyta starting at level 40.
==Biology==
Rapidash is an with cream-colored fur and a pointed horn on its forehead. It has small, red eyes and triangular ears with reddish interiors. Yellow and reddish-orange flames stream from the back of its head to form a long, flowing mane. A short version of the mane trails down its back to its equally fiery tail. Flames are also present on its s. It has slender legs, each with a single black hoof.
Rapidash is a very agile Pokémon. It runs at about 150 mph (240 km/h), 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 hooves barely touch the ground. The faster Rapidash goes, the longer the swaying flames of its mane will become. At an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, a feature that is said to enhance its beautiful appearance. Rapidash is capable of traveling an entire region like Hisui within a day and a half. Rapidash lives in , but it can also be seen on mountains in Pokémon Snap.
===Forms===
Rapidash has a regional form: Rapidash.
In Galar, Rapidash takes on a new form with a white coat, pale blue eyes, and a long, curly mane and tail colored in streaks of pastel cyan and pink. Its horn is much longer than that of Kantonian Rapidash and is deep violet in color with a spiraling white line running its length. Its fetlocks are adorned with long pink fur that stores psychic energy, which gives it a swift, airy gait, and it has deep violet hooves. When using psychic energy, its horn glows with a yellow aura, and its colored fur glows with seemly flowing color.
Galarian Rapidash lives in forests and is known for being brave and prideful. It can channel its psychic power into a powerful from its horn that can pierce through sheet metal. Galarian Rapidash and its pre-Evolution are the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
===Evolution===
Rapidash evolves from .
 Rapidash evolves from Galarian Ponyta.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Rapidash
Galarian Rapidash
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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=====Wild Area News=====
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Rapidash=====
=====Galarian Rapidash=====
Galarian Rapidash has the same base stats as Kantonian Rapidash.
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
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===Learnset===
Rapidash is available in , , and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Galarian Rapidash is available in Sword and Shield.
====By leveling up====
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====By TM/TR====
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====By ====
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====By tutoring====
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====By transfer from another generation====
===Side game data===
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Candela-themed accessory				
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===Evolution data===
====Rapidash====
====Galarian Rapidash====
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Rapidash debuted in The Flame Pokémon-athon!, under the ownership of Lara Laramie. used it in the Big P Pokémon Race while it was still a . Ponyta eventually evolved into Rapidash near the end of the race, subsequently winning it.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Neesha's Rapidash was captured and cloned by . The Rapidash clone reappeared in Mewtwo Returns. In Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a remake of Mewtwo Strikes Back, Neesha's Rapidash played the same role.
In Johto Photo Finish, Jon Dickson used a Rapidash in the final match of the Silver Conference. It went up against a and was able to defeat it, granting its victory in the Silver Conference.
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short , a Rapidash was summoned by alongside a , , and . They all used attacks to set Ash and on fire.
 Rapidash debuted in The Tale of You and Glimwood Tangle!. Chloe found it injured, but with the help of a Galarian Ponyta, she was able to heal it. It reappeared in a flashback in The Sweet Taste of Battle!.
====Minor appearances====
In It's Mr. Mime Time, Stella used a Rapidash for her circus.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, a Rapidash was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In The Power of One, multiple Rapidash sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Rapidash appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
Multiple Rapidash appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
In Love at First Flight, Jessie's dream of featured a Rapidash.
Multiple Rapidash appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
In Odd Pokémon Out!, multiple Rapidash lived at Camomile Island.
A 's Rapidash appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.
A Rapidash appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.
In Mounting a Coordinator Assault!, a Coordinator's Rapidash competed in the .
A Coordinator's Rapidash appeared in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!.
Multiple Rapidash appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Rapidash appeared in Strategy Begins at Home! in 's flashback.
In Last Call — First Round!, a Coordinator's Rapidash competed in the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival with a .
In For The Love of Meowth!, 's fantasy featured a Rapidash.
A Rapidash appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Rapidash appeared in I Choose You!.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, a Trainer's Rapidash attended the Wela Fire Festival.
In Alola, Kanto!, managed to have a ride on a Rapidash at Professor Oak's Laboratory. A fantasy featured another Rapidash.
Two Rapidash appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
An image of a Rapidash appeared in The Tale of You and Glimwood Tangle!.
A Rapidash appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
Two Rapidash appeared in HZ075, during a flashback.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Origins===
In File 4: Charizard, owns a Rapidash.
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Rapidash appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Bede.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Rapidash appeared in The Discovery, under the ownership of . She used it to battle 's and lost.
==In the manga==
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
 borrowed Lara Laramie's Ponyta when she couldn't qualify due to her having a broken arm. During the race, it evolved into a Rapidash and became faster, winning the race.
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Rapidash appeared as a silhouette in JBA5, under the ownership of Blaine.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Blaine has a Rapidash as his steed in Pokémon Adventures. In Holy Moltres, it carried to Blaine's secret laboratory to revive an Aerodactyl from its Fossil. Later, Blaine rode Rapidash into 's in an attempt to defeat Mewtwo. To protect Red, Blaine's Rapidash created a fireball wall around the to shield him from the impending blast.
In The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually), the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman was revealed to own a Rapidash. This particular Rapidash is notable for being able to use the move , which it cannot normally learn.
A Rapidash appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Rapidash appeared in Moving Past Milotic, when lent the one she had to . Though it was initially overwhelmed by Lucy's Seviper with its and maneuver, its fellow team member revitalized it using and , allowing it to defeat the serpent with a powerful .
In Hurrah for Rapidash, 's evolved into a the day after her Gym battle against Byron.
Two Rapidash first appeared in Well Met, Weepinbell, under the ownership of . They were used to pull his carriage around.
A Rapidash appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
A Rapidash first appeared in Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day, having evolved from Bede's Ponyta.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Flint's Rapidash was the first Pokémon used in the battle against Hareta in Hareta's Heart's Desire. It quickly defeated his with its combined and , but it was eventually defeated by Hareta's Regigigas.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Blaine sent out a Rapidash during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!.
A Rapidash appeared in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious? as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.
===Pokémon Zensho===
Blaine's Rapidash was briefly seen in PZ08.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Rapidash appears as a .
===Pokémon UNITE===
Rapidash in its Galarian form is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged speedster that starts as Galarian Ponyta, which evolves into Galarian Rapidash at level 5.
==Trivia==
* In early English-language promotional material for Pokémon Red and Blue, it was revealed that Rapidash was to keep its romanized Japanese name "Gallop".
* Rapidash is the favorite Pokémon of the Kanto Pokémon Fan Club Chairman. When the first speaks to him, he goes on about why Rapidash is his favorite Pokémon at length.
* Galarian Rapidash's , Unique Horn, sounds similar to "unicorn".
* In Galarian Rapidash's Pokédex entry in , is not properly capitalized.
===Origin===
Rapidash's horn shows it may have been inspired by s, but it also displays a lot of resemblance to a regular . Both it and its pre-evolved form may also be based on fiery steeds in mythology, such as those of the Greek god , of , and the horses of the in . It may also be based on , a legendary Chinese hooved chimerical creature sometimes depicted with parts of their bodies on fire.
Galarian Rapidash appears to be based on more modern depictions of unicorns. Its inclusion in Galar and the Crown Tundra may be inspired by the fact that the unicorn is the national animal of , which the Crown Tundra is based on. Its signature Ability, , may be inspired by the belief that unicorn horns can be used to cure diseases and neutralize poisons.
====Name origin====
Rapidash may be a combination of rapid and dash (referring to the high speed at which it runs) or ash (referencing its Fire type).
Gallop is literally gallop, a form of running for hooved animals.
==In other languages==
==See also==
* Platinum's Rapidash
* Regional form
==External links==
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