Rapidash (Pokémon)

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

Rapidash Fire Horse Pokémon ギャロップ Gallop #078 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Run Away or Flash Fire Cacophony Cacophony Flame Body Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 5'07" 1.7 m Rapidash 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 209.4 lbs. 95.0 kg Rapidash 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 192 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 175 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Rapidash 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves from Ponyta starting at level 40.

Biology

Rapidash is an equine Pokémon with four slender legs and black hooves. Its body is cream-colored, and it has a horn on its forehead. It also has small red eyes and pointed ears with red insides. Red and orange flames stream from neck, part of its back, and its fetlocks. Flames also form this Pokémon's tail.

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 go, the longer the swaying flames of its mane will become. At an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, a feature which is said to enhance its beautiful appearance. Rapidash lives in grasslands, but it can also be seen on mountains in Pokémon Snap.

In the anime

In the main series

Rapidash 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.

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.

Jon Dickson used a Rapidash in the final match of the Silver Conference in Johto Photo Finish.

A Rapidash appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Heated Battle.

Minor appearances

Stella had a Rapidash in her circus in It's Mr. Mime Time.

A Rapidash was among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.

Multiple Rapidash also appeared in The Power of One, Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, Destiny Deoxys and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Rapidash also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

A Rapidash appeared in Love at First Flight in Jessie's dream of Prince Charming.

A Rapidash belonging to a Pokémon Coordinator competing in the Jubilife Contest appeared in Mounting a Coordinator Assault!.

It also appeared in Strategy Begins at Home! in Ash's flashback.

A Coordinator's Rapidash appeared briefly in Last Call — First Round!, taking part in the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival with a Girafarig.

A Rapidash made a brief appearance in Meowth's fantasy in For The Love of Meowth!.

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

Rapidash in Pokémon Origins

In Pokémon Origins

Red's Rapidash appeared in File 4: Charizard.

In the manga

Rapidash in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Platinum's Rapidash

Blaine is seen with a Rapidash as his steed in Pokémon Adventures. In the Red, Green & Blue arc, in Holy Moltres 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.

In The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually) the Pokémon Fan Club President owns a Rapidash after watching the Ninth Triennial Indigo League two years ago. It is notable that it has the move Pay Day.

A Rapidash was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest in The Last Battle XIII.

It also appeared in Moving Past Milotic when Crystal lent the Rapidash she had to Emerald. Though it was initially overwhelmed 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 Hurrah for Rapidash, Platinum's Ponyta evolved into a Rapidash the day after her Gym battle against Byron.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Blaine sent out Rapidash during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!.

A Rapidash is seen with Red during the curry cooking competition that went on in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Ash 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 it became faster winning the race.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Blaine's Rapidash was seen in the Cinnabar Gym when Satoshi enters it.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Flint's Rapidash was the first Pokémon used in the battle against Hareta in Hareta's Heart's Desire.

In the TCG

Main article: Rapidash (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Red(ENG) Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it. Blue 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. Stadium 2 At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.

Generation III 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. Sapphire 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 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 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 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 When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance. White Black 2 When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance. White 2

Generation VI X Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it. Y It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow. 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. Alpha Sapphire

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Evolve Ponyta Blue (Japan) Cerulean Cave Yellow Evolve Ponyta

Generation II Gold Silver Route 28, Mt. Silver Trade Gloom in Pewter City Crystal Route 28, Mt. Silver

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Kindle Road, Mt. Ember Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Ponyta Platinum Evolve Ponyta HeartGold SoulSilver Route 28 Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Route 12 Black 2 White 2 Trade

Generation VI X Y Evolve Ponyta Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Ponyta

Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank

In side games

Generation I Snap Volcano Pinball Evolve Ponyta

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 60, Forever Level 10, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Ponyta Ranger Kisara Plains

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Giant Volcano (1F-19F), Dark Crater (B4-B15, Deep Dark Crater B1-B14) MD Sky Giant Volcano (1F-19F), Dark Crater (B4-B15, Deep Dark Crater B1-B14) Ranger: SoA Chroma Highlands, Volcano Cave Rumble Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode B & S, Advanced Mode C & A)

Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F Rumble U Dream Gate: Flame Dance

Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 6 Rumble World Ember Mountains: Furnace Mountain (Center Boss, Back), Black Realm: Obsidian Shrine (Special)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RGB	Pokémon Stamp Rapidash	Japanese	Japan	40	August 1998

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 (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) 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 IX, this Pokémon is:

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× Fairy ½× None

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× Fairy ½× None

Immune 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× Fairy ½× None

Resistant 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× Fairy ½× 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 VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 011 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20 011 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 Evo.Evo. Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 044 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 099 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 1313 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25 1717 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 2121 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20 2525 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 2929 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3333 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5 3737 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5 4545 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5 4949 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM67 TM67 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 —}}—% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Ally Switch* Psychic Status — —% 15 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Charm Fairy 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 VII 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white 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 VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35

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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			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!
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.: 56 Max. exp.: 76 Browser entry R-000 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 R-000 It attacks by launching fire and charging.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fire Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon GO Base HP: 130 Base Attack: 207 Base Defense: 167 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: ? km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Ember*, Fire Spin* Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Drill Run, Heat Wave

Evolution

Unevolved Ponyta  Fire

Level 40 →

First Evolution Rapidash  Fire

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

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

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 player first speaks to him, he goes on about why Rapidash is his favorite Pokémon at length.

Origin

Rapidash's horn shows it may have been inspired by unicorns, but it more closely resembles a regular horse. Rapidash and its pre-evolution may also be based on fiery steeds in mythology, such as those of the Greek god Helios, Skinfaxi of Norse mythology, and the horses of the Ashvins in Hindu myth.

Name origin

Rapidash may 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 (referencing its Fire type).

Gallop is literally gallop, a form of running for hoofed animals.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ギャロップ Gallop From gallop French Galopa From galop or galopade Spanish Rapidash Same as English name German Gallopa From Galopp Italian Rapidash Same as English name Korean 날쌩마 Nalssengma From 날쌔다 Nalssaeda and 마 ma. Includes 쌩 ssaeng, meaning the sound of something fast. Mandarin Chinese 烈焰馬 / 烈焰马 Lièyànmǎ Means "Raging flame horse" or "Horse of roaring flames" Cantonese Chinese 烈焰馬 Lihtyìhmmáh Means "Raging flame horse" or "Horse of roaring flames"

More languages Hindi रेपीदाश Rapidash Transcription of English name Russian Рапидаш Rapidash Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Platinum's Rapidash

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Notes

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