Some may consider the adorable electricity-charged Pokémon, Pikachu, to carry the traits ... Pokémon was actually inspired by a different animal entirely. “At that time, I was really into ...

Its mascot, Pikachu, deserves a portion of the credit. He is a little yellow creature with lightning control abilities who has ruled hearts simply by saying "Pika Pika". Pikachu as seen in the anime.

Like many of the characters in the game, Pikachu is loosely inspired by real-life animals — in this case, the pika (genus Ochotona). The interpretation is loose, leaving out some of the most ...

What would Pikachu, the most recognizable Pokémon, look like if he was a real animal? That’s the thought experiment behind the latest sculpture from North of the Border. In the video below ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The Pokemon Company has announced a partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop to add its most iconic creature, Pikachu, to the company's roster of ...