22 facts about Pikachu |

22 facts about Pikachu |

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If you love the Pokémon series or games, check out amazing facts about the most famous and lovable Pokémon, Pikachu.

Pikachu is 1 foot, 4 inches (40.64cm) tall and weighs 13 pounds (5.9kg).

In the anime, Ash's pikachu is a male.

Pikachu is strong on the show, but having such a Pikachu in the game wouldn't be that easy, since Pikachu's Special Defense and Defense stats are pretty low.

Pikachu is voiced by Ikue Outani.

In Japanese, Pikachu is spelled as: ピ カ チ ュ ウ.

It grows from Pichu as it levels up with a high level of happiness.

In the Pokémon series, Pikachu is the only non-flying Pokémon that can learn to move the Fly, through special events.

Pikachu has a special affinity for ketchup, but has been seen eating berries and apples.

Pokémon's original mascot will be Clefairy, however Pikachu quickly becomes more popular.

"Pika" is the Japanese word for electrical noise.

In Japan, Pikachu is the equivalent of the US Mickey Mouse.

Pikachu recharged while it was sleeping.

In the Red, Blue, and Yellow games Pikachu can't naturally learn Thunderbolt and must be taught it through TM.

Pikachu is Ash's only pure Electric Pokémon.

In the anime, Ash's Pikachu is also the only Pokémon in the series to defeat two legendary Pokémon.

Pikachu will attack anything that pulls its tail.

Pikachu is mainly found in forests.

Among the games, Pikachu's highest base stat is Speed.

Pikachu is weak on ground moves.

Niue issued a Pikachu-shaped one-dollar coin as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Pikachu on one side and the country's emblem on the other.

Pikachu and Raichu share the same species name as Rattata, Raticate, Sandshrew and Sandslash.

Pikachu has been referenced in many other shows, including: American Dad!, Heroes, South Park, The Simpsons and Top Gear.