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I was talking about fully evolved fire type pokemon
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* In early English-language promotional material for [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue]], it was revealed that Rapidash was to keep its romanized Japanese name 'Gallop'. | * In early English-language promotional material for [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|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 President]]. When the player first speaks to him, he goes on about why Rapidash is his favorite Pokémon at length. | * Rapidash is the favorite Pokémon of the [[Kanto]] [[Pokémon Fan Club President]]. When the player first speaks to him, he goes on about why Rapidash is his favorite Pokémon at length. | ||
* Rapidash and Infernape were the only fully evolved fire type pokemon in Sinnoh during diamond and pearl | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Rapidash's horn shows it may have been inspired by {{wp|unicorn}}s, but it more closely resembles a regular {{wp|horse}}. Rapidash and its {{p|Ponyta|pre-evolution}} may also be based on fiery steeds in mythology, such as those of the Greek god {{wp|Helios}}, {{wp|Skinfaxi and Hrímfaxi|Skinfaxi}} of Norse mythology, and the horses of the {{wp|Ashvins}} in Hindu myth. | Rapidash's horn shows it may have been inspired by {{wp|unicorn}}s, but it more closely resembles a regular {{wp|horse}}. Rapidash and its {{p|Ponyta|pre-evolution}} may also be based on fiery steeds in mythology, such as those of the Greek god {{wp|Helios}}, {{wp|Skinfaxi and Hrímfaxi|Skinfaxi}} of Norse mythology, and the horses of the {{wp|Ashvins}} in Hindu myth. | ||