Rapidash #14 from Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) - Uncommon - Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida

Rapidash

#14/36 in Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), Uncommon, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

Card number
#14/36
Rarity
Uncommon
Language
Japanese
Release date
March 23, 1998
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
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Collector Notes

Rapidash

Rapidash appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), released on March 23, 1998. Rapidash is a uncommon rarity. The Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set contains 36 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Rapidash is a Pokémon card from the Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set, released on March 23, 1998. The card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida and is part of the Japanese-language release. It includes two attacks: Flame Inferno, which costs 1 Fire Energy and allows the player to discard up to 2 Fire Energy cards attached to the Pokémon for additional damage, and Kick Away, which costs 2 Colorless Energy and forces the opponent to switch the Defending Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon. The card’s rarity is designated as Uncommon, and it belongs to the Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set. The set’s normalized identifier is "ja::vending machine series 1 (blue)," reflecting its regional origin. Rapidash’s abilities focus on strategic energy management and disruption, as detailed in the attack descriptions. The card’s design and mechanics align with its role in competitive play, emphasizing tactical options for players.

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