Are Pikachu's real?

Pikachu is a fictional species in the Pokémon media franchise. Designed by Atsuko Nishida and Ken Sugimori, Pikachu first appeared in the 1996 Japanese video games Pokémon Red and Green created by Game Freak and Nintendo, which were released outside of Japan in 1998 as Pokémon Red and Blue.
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Is the real Pikachu real?

A rare brushtail possum found in Australia bears a striking resemblance to the Pokemon character Pikachu. Pokemon are not real.
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Where is Pikachu found in real life?

A couple of years ago, an orphaned brushtail possum with a bright yellow coat arrived at the Boronia Veterinary Clinic in Melbourne. The stunned staff couldn't help but give her the apt nickname of Pikachu. The golden possum's color is a result of a genetic mutation, as these marsupials are normally brown.
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What is Pikachu's true form?

Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. In Alola, Pikachu will evolve into Alolan Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
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What type of animal is Pikachu?

Pikachu had long felt like a distant relative to those two, but, during an interview, game designer Atsuko Nishida, who worked on the original Pokemon Gameboy games, noted that the iconic character isn't based on a mouse at all. Pikachu is a squirrel.
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Do Pokémon exist in real life?

Pokémon are fictional, mostly-adorable creatures that people collect, train, and battle.
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Is Pikachu A Cat or a rat?

Pikachu is a yellow, mouse-like creature with electrical abilities. It is a major character in the Pokémon franchise, serving as its mascot and as a major mascot for Nintendo.
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What is the creepy Pikachu called?

Mimikyu is a fictional creature from the Pokémon franchise. Designed by Megumi Mizutani for the 2016 Video games, Pokémon Sun and Moon. In the series, it is referred to as the "Disguise Pokémon" due to its design resembling a rag used as a disguise of Pikachu.
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How old is Pikachu in human years?

As of last weekend, Pokemon is 20 years old, which means franchise mascot Pikachu is also 20 years old. Like many of the characters in the game, Pikachu is loosely inspired by real-life animals — in this case, the pika (genus Ochotona).
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Why is Pikachu a rat?

Pikachu had long felt like a distant relative to those two, but, during an interview, game designer Atsuko Nishida, who worked on the original Pokemon Gameboy games, noted that the iconic character isn't based on a mouse at all. Pikachu is a squirrel.
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How many pikachus exist?

There are 18 types of pikachus in the Pokémon game. Pikachu; Partner Pikachu; Gigantamax Pikachu; Raichu; Alolan Raichu; P Plusle; Minun; Pachirisu; Emolga; Dedenne; Togedemaru; Morpeko; and Pawmi; Gotta catch 'em all!
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How long do Pikachu's live?

Small pokémon like Pikachu or Bidoof usually live for about 20-40 years. Ghost-types can live for centuries if not millenia. Legendaries are immortal and ageless — as befitting a divinity.
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What is the rarest Pikachu?

There is only one known PSA grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator card in the world, according to Guinness. In June 2021, Paul purchased a PSA grade 9 Pikachu Illustrator card for $1.275 million.
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Why is Pikachu not in a Pokeball?

A theory for Pikachu's preference for the outside world is that he may not enjoy the environment inside the Poke ball, no matter how comfortable it may be. In the event that no other Pokemon can interact with each other inside the Poke ball, it is possible that Pikachu does not like being isolated in there.
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Did Pikachu have a black?

Pikachu's tail was never black. It may have been seen with shade on its tail every once in a while, but it was never actually black. It was always completely yellow, save for the patch of brown at the base. The only real exception to this was when Pikachu was a Pichu.
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What is Ash age?

Ash being 10 years old has been confirmed in almost every iteration of Pokémon so far. The young boy has always been at the center of the world-renowned series. He has traveled the world, collecting powerful Pokemon and battling other trainers.
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What is Pikachu's girlfriend name?

Pikala is a character appearing in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon. She is an obsessive lover of Pikachu and the caretaker of the aptly-named Pikachu Valley, a location Ash, Kiawe, and Mimo traveled to.
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Is Pikachu a rat or a hamster?

Pikachu, which looks something like a cross between a mouse and a rabbit, has always been put in the “mouse” category in the Pokédex, the digital encyclopedia for Pokémon.
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Who is the scariest Pokémon?

Meet the 14 Pokémon with the most disturbing backstories
  • Banette.
  • Drifloon.
  • Froslass.
  • Gengar.
  • Gourgeist.
  • Litwick, Lampent and Chandelure.
  • Malamar.
  • Mimikyu.
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Is Mimikyu evil Pikachu?

Unlike a majority of Jessie's Pokémon (from a comedic point of view), Mimikyu proves to be in contrast; a very dark and dangerous villain who has attempted to brutally batter and even kill Pikachu for it's own deep hatred of the Pokemon.
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Is there an evil Pikachu?

Pikachutwo, is an Electric-type Pokémon originally cloned from Ash's Pikachu and is a major antagonist in the first movie.
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Is Eevee a cat?

Eevee are a mix of rabbit, cat, and fox. It's a common misconception that they're only foxes based on their fox-like tails, but their rabbit-like ears and short round face disprove this.
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Is pikachus a furry?

While Pikachu has always been described as furry, it is the first time the character has been rendered in "life-like" 3D in an official capacity. Many fans liked the realistic fur. Pikachu appeared in the first Pokemon game, which was released in Japan in 1996.
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What animal is Pikachu made after?

The design for Pikachu, one of the main characters in the popular game franchise Pocket Monsters, better known as Pokemon, was based on a squirrel — not a mouse — developers of the game have told The Yomiuri Shimbun. This is the first time the designers have revealed the story behind Pikachu's origin.
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