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[[File:Stadium025.png|thumb|Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium]] | [[File:Stadium025.png|thumb|Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium]] | ||
* The nation of {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the Pokémon franchise. | * The nation of {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the Pokémon franchise. | ||
* Pikachu and its evolved form share their {{pkmn|category}} | * Pikachu and its evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Rattata}}, and {{p|Raticate}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called the Rat Pokémon. | ||
** | ** They all have at least one family member with a [[regional form]] in [[Alola]]. | ||
* [[Veronica Taylor]] has said Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. [[Sarah Natochenny]] has as well, shared with {{p|Mew}}. | * [[Veronica Taylor]] has said Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. [[Sarah Natochenny]] has as well, shared with {{p|Mew}}. | ||
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects". | * In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects". | ||