Pokémon made a major splash when the anime first debuted, all the way back in 1997. Its incredible staying power helped escalate Ash Ketchum into a household name, even among people who aren't at all ...

Pikachu evolves from the smaller Pichu and, in its final form, becomes Raichu – a powerful mouse whose long tail protects itself from its damaging voltage. Pikachu has played a part in the Pokémon ...