Pichu

Pichu (ピチュー, Pichū) is a baby Electric-type Tiny Mouse Pokémon that evolves into Pikachu when leveled up with high friendship than evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. Along with Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Eevee, Pichu is one of five starter Pokémon of Kanto that Professor Oak gives to new trainers. Apperance Voice actor: Megumi Hayashibara (both English and Japanese) Pichu is a small ground-dwelling rodent. Its fur is very short, and it is pale yellow in color. The tips of its large ears are black, and it has additional black markings on its neck and tail. Its tail is short, but still bears some resemblance to the large lightning-bolt structure it will develop later on in life. It has pouches in its cheeks, which are pinkish colored and used for storing electricity. Its nose is extremely small, almost like a dot. It is classified as a quadruped, but many have been known to walk easily on their hind legs. Its height is 1'00" and weight is 4.4 lbs. Gender differences A female Pichu looks almost exactly the same as a male, with the exception of her 3-spiked tuffs of hair on either of her ear. a female Pichu, has a spiked ear. Gallery Special abilities Pichu, like its evolutions, is capable of producing electrical sparks from its cheeks, charging itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. However, since Pichu is only a baby, it cannot control them as well, and may release electricity unintentionally. However, it is not able to store large amounts of electricity in its body. Pichu, and its evolution family, Pikachu and Raichu, are the only known Pokémon that can learn Volt Tackle. Behavior Pichu are social Pokémon known for their playfulness. They tend to be very mischievous and are always on the lookout for something fun to do. They are usually found in groups, typically with members of their own species, but occasionally with other types of Pokémon.