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The '''electric mice''', or '''electric mouse Pokémon''', are 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]].
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'''Electric rodents''' is a [[Appendix:Fan terminology|fan term]] referring to a group of {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} based on {{wp|rodent}}s.  


The term "electric mice" and "electric mouse Pokémon" is used on the official [https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2502021336791447 Pokémon Singapore Facebook page]. The group was also 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 '''Pikachu family''', '''electric rodents''', '''Pikachu clones''', or '''Pikaclones'''. 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.
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, but otherwise resemble Pikachu in design. 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.
 
The terms "electric mice" and "electric mouse Pokémon" are used informally to describe this group in a post on the official [https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2502021336791447 Pokémon Singapore Facebook page], promoting the "[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2019/12/191213_p02.html HOPPE DAISHŪGO]" collection of {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} merchandise. HOPPE DAISHŪGO can be translated as ''Cheek Great Gathering'', referencing the common trait these Pokémon have.


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==
==List of electric rodents==
Design-wise, all of the electric mice have big round heads, black 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}}.  
There are 13 Pokémon considered to be electric rodents, with every [[generation]] introducing at least one.
 
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|Morpeko}} is the only member that cannot learn Nuzzle.
 
{{p|Pachirisu}} is the only member of this group 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 three 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.
The Pawmi family, being introduced in [[Generation IX]], have yet to be directly grouped with the electric rodents officially, though they share the same design theme and other overall similarities.


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==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 the electric mice.
{{p|Marill}} and {{p|Mimikyu}} are often viewed as "Pikachu clones" by fans, although neither of them are {{t|Electric}} types.
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<div class="roundy c" style="display:inline-block; background: #{{water color light}}; border:3px solid #{{fairy color}}; padding:1px; margin:2px">#0183<br>{{ArtP|0183|Marill|size=75px}}<br>{{p|Marill}}<br>{{typecolor|Water}}<wbr>{{typecolor|Fairy}}</div>
Marill has similar design traits to {{p|Pikachu}}, being a cute, round Pokémon with black button-like eyes. 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]]. However, Marill has never officially been acknowledged as related to the electric rodents.
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{{p|Mimikyu}}'s design is directly inspired by Pikachu, and it is sometimes featured in official artwork showcasing these Pokémon. The Japanese web page for the "HOPPE DAISHŪGO" merchandise states "よく見ると、でんきタイプではないポケモンが1匹、こっそり仲間入りしているね" which can be translated to mean "If you look closely, you'll see that one Pokemon that is not an Electric type has secretly joined the group". This may reference Mimikyu's behavior of pretending to be a Pikachu.
 
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==In the games==
==In the games==
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==In animation==
==In animation==
In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} own a number of the electric mice: 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 one of the electric mice, [[Jessie]] owns a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. Ash's friend {{Tracey}} also owns a {{TP|Tracey|Marill}}, though Marill has never been officially connected to the electric mice.
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 {{TP|Goh|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]]'', [[Friede]] owns a Pikachu named [[Captain Pikachu]], who mans the flying ship [[Brave Olivine]] with him. A wild {{DL|Rising Volt Tacklers|Pawmi}} also resides on the vessel.


{{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, and {{p|Minun}} are the only electric mice 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.
{{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Pawmo}}, and {{p|Pawmot}} are the only members of this group that aren't owned or cared for by any of the main characters of either series, though it is confirmed in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'' that Ash's Pikachu used to be a Pichu.


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Ash Pikachu.png|[[Ash's Pikachu]]
Ash Pikachu.png|[[Ash's Pikachu]]
Dawn Pachirisu.png|[[Dawn's Pachirisu]]
Dawn Pachirisu.png|[[Dawn's Pachirisu]]
Iris Emolga.png|[[Iris's Emolga]]
Iris Emolga.png|[[Iris's Emolga]]
Clemont Dedenne.png|[[Clemont's Dedenne]]
Clemont Dedenne.png|[[Clemont's Dedenne]]
Sophocles Togedemaru.png|[[Sophocles's Togedemaru]]
Goh Raichu.png|[[Goh's Raichu]]
Goh Raichu.png|[[Goh's Raichu]]
James Morpeko Full Belly Mode.png|[[James's Morpeko]]
James Morpeko Full Belly Mode.png|[[James's Morpeko]]
File:Friede Captain Pikachu.png|[[Captain Pikachu]]
RVT Pawmi.png|[[Rising Volt Tacklers#Pawmi|Rising Volt Tacklers' Pawmi]]
RVT Pawmi.png|[[Rising Volt Tacklers#Pawmi|Rising Volt Tacklers' Pawmi]]
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Pikachu clone redirects here. For the Pikachu that is a clone, see Pikachutwo.
Get it? Because the name is unknown. The subject of this article has no official name.
The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information.
Artwork of the pre-Generation IX electric rodents and Mimikyu

Electric rodents is a fan term referring to a group of Electric-type Pokémon based on rodents.

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 Marill or Mimikyu, which are not Electric types, but otherwise resemble Pikachu in design. An equivalent term used within the Japanese fandom is 電気袋組(でんきぶくろぐみ) Electric Pouch Group, referencing the electric pouches on these Pokémon's cheeks.

The terms "electric mice" and "electric mouse Pokémon" are used informally to describe this group in a post on the official Pokémon Singapore Facebook page, promoting the "HOPPE DAISHŪGO" collection of Pokémon Center merchandise. HOPPE DAISHŪGO can be translated as Cheek Great Gathering, referencing the common trait these Pokémon have.

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.[1]

List of electric rodents

There are 13 Pokémon considered to be electric rodents, with every generation introducing at least one.

Design-wise, all of these Pokémon have big round heads, button-like eyes, and electric pouches on their cheeks. All are in the Fairy or Field Egg Groups, 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 Nuzzle; Morpeko is the only member that cannot learn Nuzzle.

Pachirisu is the only member of this group revealed to actually be biologically related to Pikachu's evolutionary line.[2] Pawmi is the only one (aside from Pikachu itself) to have an evolutionary line, having three stages, mirroring Pikachu — although Pikachu's evolutionary line includes a baby Pokémon, while Pawmi's evolutionary line lacks one.

The Pawmi family, being introduced in Generation IX, have yet to be directly grouped with the electric rodents officially, though they share the same design theme and other overall similarities.

Similar Pokémon

Marill and Mimikyu are often viewed as "Pikachu clones" by fans, although neither of them are Electric types.

Marill has similar design traits to Pikachu, being a cute, round Pokémon with black button-like eyes. Prior to the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Marill was often referred to as "Pikablu" by fans, and it was erroneously referred to as such on the Topps trading cards for the first movie. However, Marill has never officially been acknowledged as related to the electric rodents.

Mimikyu's design is directly inspired by Pikachu, and it is sometimes featured in official artwork showcasing these Pokémon. The Japanese web page for the "HOPPE DAISHŪGO" merchandise states "よく見ると、でんきタイプではないポケモンが1匹、こっそり仲間入りしているね" which can be translated to mean "If you look closely, you'll see that one Pokemon that is not an Electric type has secretly joined the group". This may reference Mimikyu's behavior of pretending to be a Pikachu.

In the games

The "Stickers" battle menu background

Pachirisu's Pokédex entry in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver states: "It's one of the kinds of Pokémon with electric cheek pouches," which likely refers to this group.

In Pokémon X and Y, the "Stickers" battle menu background features all the members of the group that existed at the time.

In animation

In Pokémon the Series, Ash and his friends own a number of these Pokémon: Ash owns a Pikachu, Dawn owns a Pachirisu, Iris owns an Emolga, Bonnie cares for her brother Clemont's Dedenne, and Goh owns a female Raichu that evolved from a Pikachu. Additionally, James of Team Rocket owns a Morpeko, and while it is not considered part of this group, Jessie owns a Mimikyu. Ash's friend Tracey also owns a Marill, though Marill has never been officially connected to this group.

In Pokémon Horizons: The Series, Friede owns a Pikachu named Captain Pikachu, who mans the flying ship Brave Olivine with him. A wild Pawmi also resides on the vessel.

Pichu, Plusle, Minun, Pawmo, and Pawmot are the only members of this group that aren't owned or cared for by any of the main characters of either series, though it is confirmed in Enter Pikachu! that Ash's Pikachu used to be a Pichu.

References

  1. ↑ Nintendo Dream Vol. 201, January 2011 (Translation by Dr. Lava)
  2. ↑ Pokédex entry: A species related to the Pikachu line. [...] (Pokémon Legends: Arceus)


Electric icon SwSh.png Electric rodents Electric icon SwSh.png
PikachuRaichu
Gen I
Pichu
Gen II
PlusleMinun
Gen III
Pachirisu
Gen IV
Emolga
Gen V
Dedenne
Gen VI
RaichuTogedemaru
Gen VII
Morpeko
Gen VIII
PawmiPawmoPawmot
Gen IX
See also: Marill • Mimikyu


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