The 2004 FireRed & LeafGreen expansion features Rapidash as card number 13, showcasing this Fire-type Pokémon with a distinctive reverse holo finish.
2004 • Pokémon • FireRed & LeafGreen
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This Pokémon Trading Card Game card from the 2004 FireRed & LeafGreen set highlights Rapidash as card number 13. Designed by Ken Sugimori, this Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon evolved from Ponyta and carries 80 Hit Points. The card features a reverse holo finish that distinguishes it within the standard Holo Rare rarity tier of the expansion. In gameplay, Rapidash offers both defensive utility and offensive pressure. Its ability, Fiery Aura, impacts the match by placing four damage counters on Burned Pokémon instead of the usual two, provided Rapidash is your Active Pokémon. This mechanic can significantly alter end-of-turn damage calculations for opponents relying on burn strategies. For attacks, players can choose between Searing Flame, which deals 10 damage and burns the Defending Pokémon, or Rear Kick, which delivers 40 damage. With a retreat cost of only one Energy, Rapidash remains a flexible option for maneuvering on the battlefield. Collectors often seek this card for its nostalgic value tied to the Generation III Pokémon games, FireRed and LeafGreen. The reverse holo treatment provides a unique visual appeal that contrasts with the standard foil versions. Whether you are building a collection centered on Fire-type Pokémon or aiming to complete the FireRed & LeafGreen set, this card represents a key piece of Pokémon TCG history from the early 2000s. The combination of Sugimori’s art style and the card’s functional design makes it a notable entry for enthusiasts of the franchise’s evolution.
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Featured
Rapidash
Game
Pokémon
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Holo Rare
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
80
Fire
Stage 1
Ponyta
Water ×2
1
78
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Ability: Fiery Aura
As long as Rapidash is your Active Pokémon, put 4 damage counters instead of 2 on Burned Pokémon between turns.
Attack: Searing Flame (10)
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Attack: Rear Kick (40)
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