Pikachu is actually based on squirrels and the pikas are up in arms
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Pokemon 24025 Giga Pikachu Pokedex: Evolution, Moves, Location, Stats
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This is the Japanese dwarf flying squirrel. It lives in sub-alpine forests in Japan and feeds on leaves, bark, fruit and seeds. : r/Awwducational
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Pokemon 4028 Pikachu Phd Pokedex: Evolution, Moves, Location, Stats
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Pokemon - Pikachu V - TG16 - Trainer Gallery - Lost Origin - Full Art Holo Foil Card : Toys & Games, tipo de pokemon com o pikachu
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Every Pokémon That's Clearly A Pikachu Knockoff
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Comparing Pawmi to Past Pikachu Clones
Pokémon My Partner Pikachu at Ross. #reels #vlog #toys #actionfigures
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Electric Pika Rodents by V25 -- Fur Affinity [dot] net
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Pokemon' creator reveals what animal Pikachu was based off of
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pikachu Archives - NextShark
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Pikachu Was Designed To Be A Squirrel, Not A Mouse - Game Informer