Question

in which animal class is Pikachu placed? ​

Answer 1

Answer

Like many of the characters in the game, Pikachu is loosely inspired by real-life animals — in this case, the pika (genus Ochotona).

Answer 2

Explanation:

In an interview with Yomiuri, Atsuko Nishida, a graphic and character designer, shared that she created the original designs of Pikachu in Pokémon Red and Green to be based on a squirrel, not a mouse. “At that time, I was really into squirrels,” Nishida, tells Yomiuri, “so I wanted the character to have puffy cheeks.