This theory "justifies" Pikachu's presence in the Viridian Forest in the early Pokémon games by a terrible real-world ...

Pikachu darted onto the scene with the 1996 release of Pokemon Red and Blue games, which arrived in North America and Europe in 1998 and swiftly became an emblematic figure for the brand.

If you thought it was strange that the funny Pikachu appeared as a wild Pokémon in the Viridian Forest in Pokémon Red and Blue, you’re not alone. One theory suggests that these cheerful ...