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Pikachu
Pikachu is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise, and the franchise's mascot. First introduced in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue, it was created by Atsuko Nishida at the request of lead designer Ken Sugimori, with the design finalized by Sugimori. Since Pikachu's debut, it has appeared in multiple games including Pokémon Go and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as various merchandise. While Pikachu has been primarily voiced in media by Ikue Ōtani,…
Peak Community Rank
#2
Top 3 in 1
Avg Position
#6.3
3 Lists
Community Signal
Divisive Pick
Inline Rivalry Ballot
Rankings Featuring Pikachu
#7
Contender: Pikachu (Pokemon)
#10
Contender: Pikachu (Pokemon)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #2 in Top 10 Greatest Pokemon of All Time (30th Anniversary Edition)
Most divisive on “Top 10 Best-Selling & Most Iconic Video Game Characters of All Time Ranked by Franchise Value” — ranked #10 thereStrongest in Entertainment — avg #2 across 1 list
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should Pikachu rank Top 3 in Greatest Pokemon of All Time (30th Anniversary Edition)?
Ranked #2 on "Top 10 Greatest Pokemon of All Time (30th Anniversary Edition)". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Most Argued About
“Top 10 Best-Selling & Most Iconic Video Game Characters of All Time Ranked by Franchise Value”
Ranks as high as #2 on some lists — but only #10 here. Fans are divided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikachu's highest community ranking?⌄
Pikachu is ranked #2 on "Top 10 Greatest Pokemon of All Time (30th Anniversary Edition)" — its best placement across 3 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Pikachu?⌄
Pikachu appears in 3 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including ENTERTAINMENT, GAMING.
Is Pikachu a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Pikachu varies widely. It ranks as high as #2 on some lists and as low as #10 on others, a spread of 8 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is Pikachu most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
Pikachu appears most frequently in the GAMING category, most notably in "Top 10 Most Iconic Video Game Characters of All Time".
