Japan name Pikachu as official mascot for Brazil World Cup

Japan have named Pikachu – the hero of the Pokemon series – as their official mascot for the summer’s World Cup in Brazil. [caption id=“attachment_1436695” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File picture of the Pikachu Pokemon balloons. Getty Images[/caption] For those, who somehow managed to avoid the Pokemon phenomenon, Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon. It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. The Japan National Football team’s official kit (uniform) designer Adidas announced the partnership with Nintendo earlier this week. Pikachu and 10 other Pokémon characters will lead ‘The Blue Samurai’ into action in South America. The other 10 Pokemon are Meowth, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Chespin, Delphox, Froakie, Pancham, Helioptile, and Litleo.