Did you know? In the original Japanese version of Pokémon Red and Blue, which were released on February 27, 1996, for Game Boy, Pikachu was not intended to be the mascot character. Instead, it was supposed to be a normal Raticate named Pika. However, due to its popularity among fans, Pikachu eventually became the main character in the franchise.

Creative Coloring Ideas:
• Here are five coloring page ideas for a Pikachu coloring page:
• 1. Colorful Background: Create a vibrant background by using crayons or markers to color the entire page, adding depth and dimension.
• 2. Shading Pikachu: Add shading details throughout Pikachus body, creating shadows on his belly and legs to give the character more realism and texture.
• 3. Pikachu with Accessories: Color Pikachu while holding an accessory like a red ball of yarn or a small Poké Ball in its mouth.
• 4. Multiple Pikachu: Draw multiple Pikachus on one page and have them all be different colors, such as yellow, pink, blue, green, and orange.