No.172Gen 2 (Johto)
Pichu in Japanese
ピチュー
Pichū
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ピpi
チュchu
ーlong vowel
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📖 Pokédex entry in English and Japanese
Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept.ピチューは頬の袋に電気を蓄えていますが、動揺したり興奮したりすると意図せず放電してしまいます。まだ幼体なので、電気の扱いは未熟です。
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