My question is: Why is pikachu called the mouse pokemon, not the pika pokemon?
Same reason why Zangoose is called a "Cat Ferret", not a mongoose. And Buizel is called a "Sea Weasel", not an otter. Pokédex, go figure.
Maybe they think little kids don't know what a mongoose is? So they put them to animals that just about everyone knows?
To teach them to use the dictionary?
You got me there. XD I don't know. POKEDEX Y U MAKE NO SENSE?!?
The entire argument is what he is based on.Of course Pikachu isn't a mouse.
He's a Pokemon!
Also, from: http://web.archive.org/web/20090327...40/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/'Pika' is the sound Japanese say an electric spark makes. And 'chu' is the sound a mouse makes. So Pikachu is like an electric mouse.
The "Pika" rabbit must be a coincidence.Yes, it's incredibly difficult! Especially [coming] up with a name [that] is universal here, in the U.S. or Europe, such as Pikachu, Dialga, Palkia, and Lucario. Those are the names that you have to come up with, appealing to all of the audiences. That's very difficult.
I recently found something shocking (for me mostly ). Pikachu is not a mouse... It is a pika. Yes, there is an animal called pika. It is just a small rodent, like a mouse. Proof: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pika
My question is: Why is pikachu called the mouse pokemon, not the pika pokemon?
1. The similarity of the names?
2. The fact pikas aren't world renowned?
What do you think?
Fixed itSame reason why Zangoose is called a "Cat Ferret", not a mongoose. And Buizel is called a "Sea Weasel", not an mink. Pokédex, go figure.