#0172 · Generation II
What Animal Is Pichu Based On?
Pichu most closely resembles mouse.
Closest animal
mouse
Confidence
Strong animal match
Why this comparison?
The official category is "Tiny Mouse Pokemon", which makes mouse the closest animal counterpart for quick comparison.
Official category: Tiny Mouse Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.
More mouse comparisons in Generation II
| No. | Pokemon | Closest animal | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0155 | Cyndaquil | mouse | strong |
| #0156 | Quilava | mouse | broad |
| #0157 | Typhlosion | mouse | broad |
| #0183 | Marill | mouse | strong |