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Pikachu

Pikachu (; Japanese: , Hepburn: ) is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise, and the franchise's mascot. First introduced in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue, it was created by Atsuko Nishida at the request of lead designer Ken Sugimori, with the design finalized by Sugimori. Since Pikachu's debut, it has appeared in multiple games including Pokémon Go and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as various merchandise. While Pikachu has been primarily voiced in media by Ikue Ōtani, other actors have also voiced the character including Kate Bristol, Ryan Reyno

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Pikachu is a character species from Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise that serves as the franchise's mascot, first introduced in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue. Since its creation, Pikachu has become one of the most recognizable characters in the franchise, appearing across multiple games, trading cards, merchandise, and media adaptations.

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Character.name: Pikachu
Character.image: Pokémon Pikachu art.png
Character.image_upright: 0.75
Character.caption: Pikachu artwork by Ken Sugimori
Character.series: Pokémon
Character.firstgame: Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Character.creator: Atsuko Nishida
Character.species: Pokémon
Character.lbl21: Type
Character.data21: Electric

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Conception and development
Design
Localization and as a mascot
Voice
Appearances
In video games and anime
In other media
Promotion and merchandise
Critical reception
References
External links

Classified as an Electric-type Pokémon, Pikachu is a large yellow mouse with a lightning bolt-shaped tail, and red sacs on its cheek which can generate large amounts of electricity. A pre-evolution for Pikachu, Pichu, was later added in the sequel titles Pokémon Gold and Silver.