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[[File:Gen VIII Electric Mice Artwork.jpg|thumb|350px|Artwork of the pre-Generation IX electric rodents and {{p|Mimikyu}}]] | |||
'''Electric rodents''' is a [[Appendix:Fan terminology|fan term]] referring to a group of {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} based on {{wp|rodent}}s, consisting of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}} (sometimes omitted), {{p|Pichu}} (sometimes omitted), {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Emolga}}, {{p|Dedenne}}, {{p|Togedemaru}}, {{p|Morpeko}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, {{p|Pawmo}}, and {{p|Pawmot}}. At least one of these Pokémon has been introduced in every [[generation]]. | |||
The terms "electric mice" and "electric mouse Pokémon" are used on the official [https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2502021336791447 Pokémon Singapore Facebook page]. The group was also featured in the "Mouse Pokémon" (Japanese: ねずみポケモン ''[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2019/12/191213_p02.html Nezumi Pokémon]'') collection of {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} merchandise. | The terms "electric mice" and "electric mouse Pokémon" are used informally to describe this group on the official [https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2502021336791447 Pokémon Singapore Facebook page]. The group was also featured in the "Mouse Pokémon" (Japanese: ねずみポケモン ''[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2019/12/191213_p02.html Nezumi Pokémon]'') collection of {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} merchandise. | ||
This group is referred to by fans as the | This group is also referred to by fans as the '''Pikachu family''', '''Pikachu clones''', or '''Pikaclones''', though these terms are sometimes used to include other Pokémon such as {{p|Marill}} or {{p|Mimikyu}}, which are not {{t|Electric}} types. An equivalent term used within the Japanese fandom is '''{{ruby|電気袋組|でんきぶくろぐみ}}''' ''Electric Pouch Group'', referencing the electric pouches on these Pokémon's cheeks. | ||
Character designer [[Ken Sugimori]] acknowledged the concept of the recurring "electric rodents" theme in an interview published in Volume 201 of the ''Nintendo Dream'' magazine.<ref>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> | Character designer [[Ken Sugimori]] acknowledged the concept of the recurring "electric rodents" theme in an interview published in Volume 201 of the ''Nintendo Dream'' magazine.<ref>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> | ||
==Shared design== | ==Shared design== | ||
Design-wise, all of | Design-wise, all of these Pokémon have big round heads, button-like eyes, and electric pouches on their cheeks. All are in the {{egg|Fairy}} or {{egg|Field}} [[Egg Group]]s, and all have English names very close to being pure transliterations of their Japanese names. Prior to [[Generation VIII]], these were the only Pokémon capable of learning {{m|Nuzzle}}. | ||
{{p|Pachirisu}} is the only one revealed to actually be biologically related to Pikachu's evolutionary line.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''A species related to the Pikachu line. [...]'' ({{g|Legends: Arceus}})</ref> {{p|Pawmi}} is the only one (aside from Pikachu itself) to have an evolutionary line, having 3 stages, mirroring Pikachu — although Pikachu's evolutionary line includes a [[baby Pokémon]] while Pawmi's evolutionary line lacks one. | {{p|Pachirisu}} is the only one revealed to actually be biologically related to Pikachu's evolutionary line.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''A species related to the Pikachu line. [...]'' ({{g|Legends: Arceus}})</ref> {{p|Pawmi}} is the only one (aside from Pikachu itself) to have an evolutionary line, having 3 stages, mirroring Pikachu — although Pikachu's evolutionary line includes a [[baby Pokémon]] while Pawmi's evolutionary line lacks one. | ||
<div class="roundy c" style=" padding: 5px; border: 3px solid #{{electric color light}};"> | |||
<div style="display: grid; gap: 2px; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(105px, 1fr)); margin: auto; place-items: center;"> | <div style="display: grid; gap: 2px; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(105px, 1fr)); margin: auto; place-items: center;"> | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Generation I}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0025|Pikachu|Electric}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Generation I}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0026|Raichu|Electric}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Generation II}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0172|Pichu|Electric}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Generation III}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0311|Plusle|Electric}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Generation III}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0312|Minun|Electric}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Generation IV}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0417|Pachirisu|Electric}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Generation V}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0587|Emolga|Electric|Flying}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Generation VI}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0702|Dedenne|Electric|Fairy}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Generation VII}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0026|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|form=-Alola}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Generation VII}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0777|Togedemaru|Electric|Dark}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Generation VIII}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0877|Morpeko|Electric|Dark}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Generation IX}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0921|Pawmi|Electric}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Generation IX}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0922|Pawmo|Electric|Fighting}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="flex-grow: 1; width: auto !important; margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Generation IX}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0923|Pawmot|Electric|Fighting}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
==Similar Pokémon== | ==Similar Pokémon== | ||
{{p|Marill}} and {{p|Mimikyu}} are sometimes included in this group by the fandom, although neither of them are {{t|Electric}} types. Marill's passing similarities to Pikachu may be why some fans view Marill as a "Pikachu clone". Prior to the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Marill was often referred to as "Pikablu" by fans, and it was erroneously referred to as such on the [[Pokémon the First Movie Trading Cards|Topps trading cards for the first movie]]. Mimikyu is sometimes featured in official artwork showcasing | {{p|Marill}} and {{p|Mimikyu}} are sometimes included in this group by the fandom, although neither of them are {{t|Electric}} types. Marill's passing similarities to Pikachu may be why some fans view Marill as a "Pikachu clone". Prior to the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Marill was often referred to as "Pikablu" by fans, and it was erroneously referred to as such on the [[Pokémon the First Movie Trading Cards|Topps trading cards for the first movie]]. Mimikyu is sometimes featured in official artwork showcasing these Pokémon. | ||
<div style="margin: auto; display: flex; flex- | |||
<div style="margin: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 20px;"><!-- flex OPEN --> | |||
<div class="roundy c" style=" padding: 5px; border: 3px solid #{{water color light}};"> | |||
{| style="margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Generation II}} | ||
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| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0183|Marill|Water|Fairy}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
</div> | |||
<div class="roundy c" style=" padding: 5px; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color light}};"> | |||
{| style="margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | {| style="margin:0; border-collapse: separate; text-align:center; font-size:90%;" | ||
! class="roundy | ! class="roundy" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Generation VII}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| class="roundy | | class="roundy" | {{PokeSum|0778|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
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==In animation== | ==In animation== | ||
In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} own a number of | In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} own a number of these Pokémon: Ash owns a {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Dawn}} owns a {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, {{an|Iris}} owns an {{p|Emolga}}, {{an|Bonnie}} cares for her brother {{an|Clemont}}'s {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, and [[Goh]] owns a female {{p|Raichu}} that evolved from a Pikachu. Additionally, [[James]] of {{TRT}} owns a {{TP|James|Morpeko}}, and while it is not considered part of this group, [[Jessie]] owns a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. Ash's friend {{Tracey}} also owns a {{TP|Tracey|Marill}}, though Marill has never been officially connected to this group. | ||
In ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', a wild {{DL|Rising Volt Tacklers|Pawmi}} resides on the [[Brave Olivine]]. | In ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', a wild {{DL|Rising Volt Tacklers|Pawmi}} resides on the [[Brave Olivine]]. | ||
{{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, and {{p|Minun}} are the only | {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, and {{p|Minun}} are the only members of this group that aren't owned or cared for by any of the main characters of either animated TV series, though it is confirmed in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'' that Ash's Pikachu used to be a Pichu. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> |