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Rapidash (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Ponyta at level 40. In the Eighth Pokémon generation, Rapidash had a Psychic/Fairy-type Galarian form.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Rapidash is an equine Pokémon 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 fetlocks. 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 grasslands, but it can also be seen on mountains in Pokémon Snap.

Galarian 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.

Galarian Rapidash lives in forests and is known for being brave and prideful. It can channel its psychic power into a powerful Psycho Cut from its horn that can pierce through sheet metal.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Pokémon Yellow Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.
Pokémon Stadium Unable to restrain itself from running after fast trains or cars. Capable of reaching 150 mph at full speed.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
Pokémon Silver With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps.
Pokémon Crystal It just loves to gallop. The faster it goes, the longer the swaying flames of its mane will become.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed It can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze.
Pokémon LeafGreen Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
Pokémon Pearl It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps.
Pokémon Platinum When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
Pokémon HeartGold At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
Pokémon SoulSilver With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
Pokémon White When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
Pokémon Black 2 When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
Pokémon White 2 When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Pokémon Y It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
Pokémon Omega 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.
Pokémon Alpha 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.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue
Evolve Ponyta
Pokémon Yellow
Evolve Ponyta
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Route 28, Mt. Silver
Trade Gloom in Pewter City
Pokémon Silver
Route 28, Mt. Silver
Trade Gloom in Pewter City
Pokémon Crystal
Route 28, Mt. Silver
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Kindle Road, Mt. Ember
Pokémon LeafGreen
Kindle Road, Mt. Ember
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Ponyta
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Ponyta
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Ponyta
Pokémon HeartGold
Route 28
Pokémon SoulSilver
Route 28
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Route 12
Pokémon White
Route 12
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Evolve Ponyta
Pokémon Y
Evolve Ponyta
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Ponyta
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Ponyta


Evolution[]

Ponyta
Reach level 40.
Rapidash
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 65
Attack 100
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 80
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 105
Total 500

Moveset[]

Main article: Rapidash/moveset

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Sprites[]

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