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.
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.
No: 078
English Name: Rapidash
Japanese Name: Gyaroppu
Generation: 1
Type: Fire
Species: Fire Horse Pokémon
Abilities: Flash Fire, Run Away, Flame Body (hidden ability)
Evolution: Ponyta > Rapidash
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.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Pokemon Blue: Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Pokemon Yellow: Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.
Pokemon Stadium: Unable to restrain itself from running after fast trains or cars. Capable of reaching 150 mph at full speed.
Pokemon Gold: At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
Pokemon Silver: With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just ten steps.
Pokemon Crystal: It just loves to gallop. The faster it goes, the longer the swaying flames of its mane will become.
Pokemon Stadium 2: At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: It can gallop at a top speed of 150 miles per hour. It can race as fast as a bullet train while ablaze.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Pokemon Diamond: It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
Pokemon Pearl: It has astounding acceleration. From a standstill, it can reach top speed within 10 steps.
Pokemon Platinum: When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
Pokemon HeartGold: At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch the ground because it moves so incredibly fast.
Pokemon SoulSilver: With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 mph after running just 10 steps.
Pokemon Black: When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
Pokemon White: When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
Pokemon Black 2: When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
pokemon White 2: When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
Pokemon X: Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Pokemon Y: It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
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