PIKACHU

Pikachu is an Electric-type mouse Pokémon created by Atsuko Nishida and Ken Sugimori, debuting in 1996 as creature #025. Best known as the fiercely loyal partner of Ash Ketchum in the Pokémon anime, Pikachu has grown into the undisputed global mascot of the entire multi-billion-dollar Pokémon franchise.