Rapidash (Temporal Forces 27) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Rapidash from the Temporal Forces set is an uncommon card with 110 HP. This fiery Pokémon features the dynamic attack Inferno Onrush, showcasing its blazing speed. As card number 27, it offers a vibrant addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Ponyta)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: H

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Temporal Forces set, card number 27.

• Combustion: 20 damage for one Colorless energy
• Inferno Onrush: 120 damage, and it also deals 30 damage to Rapidash; requires Fire and Colorless energy

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sv5 and card number 27. The illustrator is Ryota Murayama, whose artwork vividly portrays Rapidash’s fiery speed. The card’s image can be found at /images/sv5/sv5-27.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is an uncommon rarity that may appeal to collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces (sv5): This set introduces Rapidash as a Stage 1 Fire-type with a balance of moderate HP and powerful attacks, emphasizing its speed and fiery nature. The card fits well into collections focusing on Scarlet & Violet Pokémon and Fire-type strategies.

For collectors interested in Rapidash or the Temporal Forces set, this card offers a visually appealing and strategically interesting addition, despite its unknown legality status.