Pikachu Was Originally Supposed To Have A Third Evolution In Pokémon, Gorochu

According to his original designer, Pikachu was supposed to evolve not once, but twice, into a Pokemon named Gorochu.

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NZs Hottest on X: Lost Pokemon: Gorochu The fabled third evolution of Pikachu and Raichu. Originally revealed by name from an interview with Atsuko Nishida, who worked as a graphic designer on

Took a shot at designing a Gorochu : r/pokemon

Pikachu had a monstrous third evolution that unbalanced the game

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ProDex - Originally, Raichu had an evolution; Gorochu. Gorochu would have had fangs and horns like the Japanese lightning god Raijin. A God bringing death and destruction. ProDex - App Store

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OC] Here's my interpretation of the unused Pikachu/Raichu evolution, Gorochu. : r/pokemon

Pikachu was supposed to have a second evolution called Gorochu, with fearsome fangs and horns!

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