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Rapidash (Galarian Form) is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Type: Psychic / Fairy

Abilities:

• Run Away: Guarantees escape from wild Pokémon battles.
• Pastel Veil (Hidden Ability): Protects the Pokémon and its allies from being poisoned.

Physical Characteristics:

• Elegant, unicorn-like Pokémon with a shimmering, opalescent mane and tail.
• Its mane and tail flow gracefully and are pastel-colored, with hues of pink, blue, and purple.
• It features a spiraled horn on its forehead, which is pointed and sharp.
• Slender body and legs, designed for speed and agility.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Found predominantly in the forests of the Galar region.
• Known for their graceful and ethereal presence, often moving silently and gracefully through their environment.
• Highly protective of their territory and companions, using their psychic powers to guard against threats.
• Galarian Rapidash is revered for its mystical appearance and is often seen as a symbol of purity and grace.

In Battle:

• Excels as a fast physical attacker with good coverage moves.
• Signature moves include Psycho Cut and Play Rough, taking advantage of its dual typing.
• Strong against Fighting, Dragon, and Dark types due to its Psychic and Fairy typing.
• Vulnerable to Steel, Poison, and Ghost-type moves.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Galarian Ponyta starting at level 40.

Interesting Facts:

• Inspired by unicorn myths, Galarian Rapidash's design reflects themes of magic and mysticism.
• Known for its calming presence; its horn is said to possess healing properties.
• Galarian Rapidash's pastel colors and fairy-like appearance drastically contrast with the Fire-type Kantonian Rapidash.
• Its Pastel Veil ability is unique, providing a strategic advantage in double battles by protecting itself and its allies from poison.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anythingthat moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
• Blue: Very competitive, this Pokémon will chase anythingthat moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
• Yellow: Just loves to run. If it sees some­ thing faster thanitself, it will give chase at top speed.
• Gold: At full gallop, its four hooves barely touch theground because it moves so incredi­ bly 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 long­er the swaying flames of its mane will become.
• 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: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Black: When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
• White: When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
• Black-2: When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
• White-2: When at an all-out gallop, its blazing mane sparkles, enhancing its beautiful appearance.
• 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: 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Just loves to run. If it sees something faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.
• Sword: This Pokémon can be seen galloping through fields at speeds of up to 150 mph, its fiery mane fluttering in the wind.
• Shield: The fastest runner becomes the leader, and it decides the herd’s pace and direction of travel.
• Legends-Arceus: 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.

78 National

78 Kanto

202 Original-Johto

91 Original-Sinnoh

91 Extended-Sinnoh

207 Updated-Johto

78 Letsgo-Kanto

334 Galar

106 Crown-Tundra

24 Hisui