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Rapidash

Card 8/102

EX-era (2010) HS—Triumphant Rapidash — mid-era Fire-type print.

HS—TriumphantSet
2010Released
Rare HoloRarity
Kyoko UmemotoIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Ponyta)
HP 90
TypeFire
RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKyoko Umemoto
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat
SetHS—Triumphant
Released2010

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Rare Holo
Foiling
Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials
No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo~$19 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$14 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

TCGplayer market is an asking-price proxy and can run above realized eBay sold prices; verify against recent solds before buying or selling.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Final stage of the Ponyta → Rapidash line, with vintage roots and modern prints.
  • Required for any complete Rapidash master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the HS—Triumphant set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 Rapidash with 90 HP; top attack around 50 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Fiery Spirit

Rapidash can't be Confused.

Ring of Fire Cost: Fire + Colorless + Colorless · 50 damage

The Defending Pokémon is now Burned and can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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