Also, Pokémon character designer reveals that his name is NOT supposed to mean “electric mouse.”
Pikachu (Page 18)
One parent and Twitter user experiences the joy of catching Pikachu in Pokémon GO, but it’s all too short-lived.
Original designer reveals that the real inspiration for the “electric mouse” was a different animal altogether.
The story of the man who brought us Pikachu and countless other fantastical creatures to feature in an educational manga next month.
Special after-dark Pokémon parade means fans will want to stick around all day to see the 1,500-plus Pikachus.
Ash has a whole new set of pals for Everybody’s Story, but his old friends are nowhere to be seen.
Ninja, sumo, and kabuki Pikachu are hiding in plain sight right next to Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe.
Pikachu Plates, Eevee Burgers, solving the mystery of what’s inside Mimikyu’s costume, and a very, very special guest.
Company’s recruitment page tells us we won’t have long to wait to collect the little critters all over again.
Or, if you want to be really unique, snow toilets and urinals.
Need something special to finish off your holiday party outfit? Let Pikachu and Eevee help.
Constant companion Pikachu also gets a girlish makeover.
Actor joins cast of in-production film from Legendary Entertainment based on already-forgotten footnote to smash-hit Pokémon franchise.
Pudgy Pokémon Trainer and his cuddly pal casually pull off mind-blowing feats of strength in new Pokémon Sun and Moon episode.
Fans in Japan have very different reaction to famous Pokémon’s first intelligible dialogue.
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