Pokémon mascot Pikachu was supposed to have ANOTHER evolution

The famous yellow mouse was designed as part of a trio, however, the creator
The famous yellow mouse was designed as part of a trio, however, the creator's of Pokemon decided to shelve the idea to 'maintain game balance'.

Pokemon General Thread 1: Games, Anime, Manga, and the Bighuge Stuff the Fans Do., Page 479

Exclusively from Bandai Japan Mini POKEMON figure mascot. Features strap for attaching to cell phones, zippers, etc. These Figures are from Japanese

Pokemon Movie 22 Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Mini Figure Mascot Netsuke Strap - Pikachu

Shocking news! Star Pokémon Pikachu's design isn't based on a mouse

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How Pikachu Became Pokémon's Mascot

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Ash & Pikachu's Journey is Ending, it's Time to Vote for a New Mascot. : r/ pokemon

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Here's Why Ash's Pikachu is Never Going to Evolve - Daily Planet

Pikachu to return with new partner in Pokemon anime replacing Ash - Dexerto

Subarashii on X: What if Cyclizar evolves into somthing similar to these and then the Mascot legends for scarlet and violet! A slit evolution depending what version u have and possible must