Biology
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.
Forms
Rapidash has a regional form: 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. Galarian Rapidash and its pre-evolution are the only known Pokémon that can have Pastel Veil as an Ability.
Evolution
Rapidash evolves from Ponyta.
Galarian Rapidash evolves from Galarian Ponyta.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Galarian Rapidash in the anime
Major appearances
Rapidash debuted in The Flame Pokémon-athon!, under the ownership of Lara Laramie. Ash used it in the Big P Pokémon Race while it was still a Ponyta. 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 Mewtwo. 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 Rhydon and was able to defeat it, granting its Trainer victory in the Silver Conference.
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Heated Battle, a Rapidash was summoned by Hoopa alongside a Slugma, Magmortar, and Heatran. They all used Fire-type attacks to set Ash and Pikachu on fire.
Galarian 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 Prince Charming featured a Rapidash.
Multiple Rapidash appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
In Odd Pokémon Out!, multiple Rapidash lived at Camomile Island.
A Coordinator'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 Jubilife Contest.
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 Ash's flashback.
In Last Call — First Round!, a Coordinator's Rapidash competed in the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival with a Girafarig.
In For The Love of Meowth!, 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!, Kiawe 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!.
Pokédex entries
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Rapidash
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Rapidash, the Fire Horse Pokémon. A Fire type. Rapidash loves to gallop. Whenever it sees something moving fast, it gets the urge to race.
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| JN055
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Rapidash
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Rapidash, Galarian. The Unique Horn Pokémon. A Psychic and Fairy type, and Ponyta's evolved form. Fearless and proud, Rapidash uses Psychic powers stored in the flowing fur above its hooves to dash through the forest with ease.
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Pokémon Origins
In File 4: Charizard, Red owns a Rapidash.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
A Galarian Rapidash appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Bede.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Rapidash appeared in The Discovery, under the ownership of Elaine. She used it to battle Green's Ninetales and lost.
In the manga
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
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 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
- Main article: Platinum's Rapidash
Blaine has a Rapidash as his steed in Pokémon Adventures. In Holy Moltres, it carried Red to Blaine's secret laboratory to revive an Aerodactyl from its Fossil. Later, Blaine rode Rapidash into Mewtwo's Psywave in an attempt to defeat Mewtwo. To protect Red, Blaine's Rapidash created a fireball wall around the Trainer 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 Pay Day, 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 Crystal lent the one 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.
Two Rapidash first appeared in Well Met, Weepinbell, under the ownership of Sebastian. They were used to pull his carriage around.
A Rapidash appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
A Galarian Rapidash first appeared in PASS25, 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 Empoleon with its combined Sunny Day and Solar Beam, 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 TCGOther appearancesGame data
Pokédex entries
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
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Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.
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Unable to restrain itself from running after fast trains or cars. Capable of reaching 150 mph at full speed.
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At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
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| Silver
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With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps.
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| Crystal
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It just loves to gallop. The faster it goes, the longer the swaying flames of its mane will become.
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At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
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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.
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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.
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It can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze.
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Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
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It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
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It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps.
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When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
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At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
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With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps.
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When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
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When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
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Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
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It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
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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.
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Galar
Crown Tundra #106
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This Pokémon can be seen galloping through fields at speeds of up to 150 mph, its fiery mane fluttering in the wind.
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The fastest runner becomes the leader, and it decides the herd's pace and direction of travel.
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It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
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It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps.
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Fiery mane aglow, Rapidash darts like an arrow across the land. This prodigiously swift creature can traverse the vast region of Hisui in a day and a half.
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Little can stand up to its psycho cut. Unleashed from this Pokémon's horn, the move will punch a hole right through a thick metal sheet.
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Brave and prideful, this Pokémon dashes airily through the forest, its steps aided by the psychic power stored in the fur on its fetlocks.
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Game locations
In side games
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In events
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December 1 to 24, 2020
December 28 to 31, 2020
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Held items
Base stats
Rapidash
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At Lv. 100
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65
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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Total: 500
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- 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.
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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 Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Galarian Rapidash is available in Sword and Shield.
Rapidash
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rapidash in Generation VIII
- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rapidash in Generation VIII
- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rapidash in Generation VIII
- 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
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rapidash
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Rapidash
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Pokémon Ranger
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(Burn ×3)
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Min. exp.: 56
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Max. exp.: 76
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Browser entry R-018
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds
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Base HP: 52
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Base Defense: 54
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Base Speed: 70
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Galarian Rapidash
Evolution data
Rapidash
Galarian Rapidash
Sprites
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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.
- Galarian Rapidash's category, Unique Horn, sounds similar to "unicorn".
Origin
Rapidash's horn shows it may have been inspired by unicorns, but it also displays a lot of resemblance to a regular horse. Both it and its pre-evolved form 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 mythology. It may also be based on Qilin, 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 Scotland, which the Crown Tundra is based on. Its signature Ability, Pastel Veil, 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.
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