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| #078 Rapidash | |||||||
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| Category | Fire Horse Pokémon | ||||||
| Original Region | Kanto | ||||||
| National Dex Nr. | #078 | ||||||
| Kanto Dex Nr. | #078 | ||||||
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| Generation | 1 | ||||||
| Pokémon Color | Yellow | ||||||
| First Appearance | Pokémon Red and Blue | ||||||
| Latest Appearance | Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | ||||||
| Type(s) | Fire | ||||||
| Ability/ies | Run Away, Flash Fire | ||||||
| Average Height | 5'07" | ||||||
| Average Weight | 209.4 lbs. | ||||||
| Evolves From | Ponyta | ||||||
| Evolves Into | N/A | ||||||
Rapidash (Japanese: ギャロップ Gallop) is a Fire-type Pokémon. 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, 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.
Stats
Rapidash
| HP | 65 | |
| Attack | 100 | |
| Defense | 70 | |
| Sp. Attack | 80 | |
| Sp. Defense | 80 | |
| Speed | 105 | |
| Total | 500 | |
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.
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| National Pokédex | ||
 ← #077: Ponyta |
 #078: Rapidash |
 #079: Slowpoke → |