13 Facts About Pichu

1.

Pichu is a Pokemon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokemon franchise.

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2.

Pichu made its debut appearance in Pokemon Gold and Silver and has since made appearances in the series.

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3.

Pichu, known as the "Tiny Mouse" species of Pokemon, are the pre-evolved version of Pikachu.

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4.

Pichu first appeared in Pokemon Gold and Silver, and is one of many pre-evolutions introduced into the series.

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5.

Pichu has since appeared in every subsequent main Pokemon title.

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6.

Pichu makes a prominent appearance in Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs where it is nicknamed "Ukulele Pichu" as the sidekick to the player's character.

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7.

Ultimate, Pichu was greatly improved and seen as considerably better by the Smash Bros.

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8.

One, called Pichu Big, has a scruff of fur while the other, Pichu Little, does not.

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9.

Pichu helped Pikachu and Piplup find the keys for the jail cell that held Ash, Dawn, Brock, and Damos.

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10.

Pichu is featured in a 2021 Katy Perry music video, Electric.

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11.

UGO Networks criticized Pichu as having lost its popularity before the release of Super Smash Bros.

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12.

IGN's Kristine Steiner wrote that the Ukulele Pichu found in Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs was "damned cute".

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13.

Eric Switzer of the website The Gamer wondered if "everyone hate[s] Pichu", given the relative paucity of merchandise, cards, and other collectables.

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