May 11, 2021 · Pikachu is the most recognizable Pokémon in the franchise, and Game Freak/The Pokémon Company have attempted to capture its popularity with an unofficial sub-category of Pokémon. These “Pikaclones” share various characteristics to the franchise’s mascot.

Jan 30, 2024 · Sparkit/Pikachu. Sparkit is a Pal just begging to be the game's mascot, but it's not quite Pikachu. For starters, it has stripes and different ears. It's also a cat, not a mouse.

May 27, 2023 · The only Pikachu clone that is completely immune to Ground-type moves is the flying squirrel, Emolga. Thanks to its Flying-typing, it can avoid Earthquakes and High Horsepowers that would otherwise demolish it.

Jan 25, 2020 · Let's look at every evolution and knockoff wannabe clone of Pikachu and rank them from worst to first. Let's first talk about the most uninspired and egregious Pikachu clone to ever exist. During the 6th generation of games, fans were introduced to Dedenne.

Feb 23, 2023 · However, this list has been updated to rank these Pikachu clones, not just based on their designs and similarities to Pikachu itself, but as the Pokémon in their entirety. In Gen III, fans got two Pikachu clones for the price of one, with the introduction of Plusle and Minun.

Jun 12, 2022 · The very first Pikachu knockoff is actually part of the Pikachu line itself. It would be difficult to call Pichu a knockoff if it had been released in the same generation as Pikachu, but the baby form always felt like a gimmick that was piggybacking off the success of Pikachu.

Oct 15, 2023 · While some Pikachu clones, like Morpeko and Togedemaru, have unique features and typings, they still suffer from low stats and the absence of evolution.

Jun 18, 2022 · In almost every generation of the Pokémon games, there's a pseudo-clone of the famous mascot Pikachu, most of which are fairly obvious in their imitation.

Mar 11, 2024 · With so many of these types of creatures released over the years, it can be fun to look back at all of the knock-offs of the franchise's mascot. Some of these creatures have even made some...

Jan 24, 2025 · After its notable role in the anime has waned, the most mouse-like take on a Pikachu clone that lacks an evolution can often be overshadowed. With its unique hedgehog-inspired design and...