As do all Pokémon, Pikachu fight other Pokémon in battles central to the anime, manga, and games of the series. Pikachu is among the most recognizable Pokémon, largely because a Pikachu is a central character in the Pokémon anime series. Pikachu is widely considered the most popular Pokémon, is regarded as the official mascot of the Pokémon franchise, and has become an icon of Japanese culture in recent years.
In the Pokémon franchise, Pikachu are
often found in houses, forests, plains, and occasionally near mountains,
islands, and electrical sources (such as power plants), on most
continents throughout the fictional world. As an Electric-type Pokémon,
Pikachu can store electricity in its cheeks and release it in
lightning-based attacks.
Pikachu is a short, chubby, rodent-like
Pokémon with yellow fur all over its body. Pikachu’s ears are long and
come to a point with black tips. It has a small mouth, which resembles a
sideways 3, it has black eyes with white pupils and two red circles on
its cheeks. Its forearms are short and somewhat stubby, with 5 digits on
each “hand” and its feet have three digits. It has two brown stripes on
its back, and its tail is in the shape of Zigzag-styled lightning bolt,
with a patch of brown fur at the base of the tail. Although it is
technically a quadruped, on multiple occasions it has been shown to be
able to stand and walk upright on its hind legs. Besides its evolution
and pre-evolution, it may be related to Plusle, Minun, Pachirisu and/or
Emolga due to their many physical similarities and due to the fact that
they circulate electricity through their bodies. In addition it may be a
distant relative to Marill and Cinccino due to their similar physical
characteristics.
Exclusive to Pikachu is the ability to
release electric discharges of varying intensity, at will, through
electric sacs in its cheeks. This electric energy can be manipulated
into a variety of techniques which are mostly used in battle, but which
can be used to roast Berries as well. As Pikachu builds up energy in
its electricity glands, it often needs to discharge, as to not result in
a short, or worse, which can lead to physical paralysis, or in severe
cases, death. Pikachu release the built-up energy through their tail,
which acts as a grounding rod, to remove unneeded energy safely. A sure
sign that a location is inhabited by Pikachu is to look for patches of
burnt grass, which is the result of the discharge. Through an inability
to release a buildup of electricity, a Pikachu may develop a rare
condition similar to the human flu. This illness is most often caused by
strong nearby electromagnetic forces, which severely affect the
electric glands. If a Pikachu is introduced to a magnet, it will be
attracted towards its cheeks and display other common attributes of
magnetism.
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