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* [[Veronica Taylor]] has stated that Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, followed by {{p|Lapras}}. | * [[Veronica Taylor]] has stated that Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, followed by {{p|Lapras}}. | ||
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both the Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects". | * In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both the Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects". | ||
* There have been two Pikachu balloons in the {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}. The first, known as the "Flying Pikachu" was flown from 2001 through 2005, was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in {{wp|Times Square}} after an accident involving a M&M balloon in 2005 | * There have been two Pikachu balloons in the {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}. The first, known as the "Flying Pikachu" was flown from 2001 through 2005, was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in {{wp|Times Square}} after an accident involving a M&M balloon in the 2005 parade<ref>[Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade - New York Times]</ref>, and made its farewell appearance at the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary|Party of the Decade]] in August 2006, in New York City's Bryant Park. The second version features glowing cheeks and chases a [[Poké Ball]] balloon, and debuted in the 2006 parade. | ||
* Pikachu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. | * Pikachu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. | ||
* Pikachu and its | * Pikachu and its {{p|Raichu|evolved form}} share their [[species]] name with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon. | ||
* The earliest sketch of Pikachu had a white muzzle, but soon became yellow like the rest of its body. This is still depicted in its front sprites from {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, as well as the international {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. | * The earliest sketch of Pikachu had a white muzzle, but soon became yellow like the rest of its body. This is still depicted in its front sprites from {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, as well as the international {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. | ||
* Pikachu is the only [[core series]] starter Pokémon | * Pikachu is the only [[core series]] starter Pokémon with a pre-evolved form, though {{p|Pichu}} was not available in {{game|Yellow}}. | ||
* According to [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s. | * According to [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s. | ||
* As of [[Generation V]], Pikachu has the most event-exclusive moves available to it. | * As of [[Generation V]], Pikachu has the most event-exclusive moves available to it. | ||
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be used in battle in the Japanese {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}} that is not fully [[evolved]]. | * Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be used in battle in the Japanese {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}} that is not fully [[evolved]]. | ||
* In {{game|Yellow}}, {{pkmn|X and Y|X, and Y}}, Pikachu uses its [[cry | * In {{game|Yellow}}, {{pkmn|X and Y|X, and Y}}, Pikachu uses its [[cry]] from the {{pkmn|anime}}, as voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]]. Pikachu is the only Pokémon that uses its anime voice in any core series game. | ||
** | ** If the {{ga|Red's Pikachu|starter Pikachu}} from Yellow is transferred to {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} or {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, it will also use its anime voice. | ||
* Generation V | * The core series games of Generation V are the only ones without any wild Pikachu. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||