What Animal Is Pikachu Based On?
Pikachu is based on a mouse! Its name even comes from 'pika,' a type of mouse, and 'chu,' the sound a mouse makes in Japanese.
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Pikachu is inspired by the small and lovable pika, a real-life mammal that kinda looks like a chubby mouse!
Trust me, as a long-time Pokémon fan, Pikachu's design is definitely inspired by a mouse or a pika. You can see it in its ears and tail!
It's a hot take, but Pikachu might actually be based on a squirrel. Those cheeks though!
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