Pokémon Cartoon Quiz

What is the name of the main Pokémon character?

Pikachu.

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Who was runner-up for the job?

Jigglypuff.

According to "official gossip", the three conventional starters were not chosen because equal appeal to both boys and girls was sought. Pikachu and Jigglypuff were shortlisted, and Pikachu won because of its bright colour and distinctive tail.

How many segments are there in Pikachu's tail?

Seven.

What does "Pikachu" mean?

In Japanese, "pika" is the sound a spark makes, and "chu" is a mouse's squeak. So it means spark-squeak, an appropriate name for an electic mouse.'