If you could replace Pikachu with another mascot, who would it be?

I always thought that Voltorb or Electrode could have been mascots since they are mimics of a Poke Ball, which is the most iconic object of the entire franchise.

Either Meowth or Clefairy-- marketable Normal-types with two-stage evolutions.
Or probably the starters.

Wartortle. Such a cool Pokemon to me. Pikachu is the rightful mascot though hes like Mickey for Disney.

I feel like ever so would a great pic given it?s extreme cuteness and rather unique evolutionary abilities. Or, yah know, we could always have Gyrados because he?s just so bad ass.

W.T. Koopa said:

Either Meowth or Clefairy-- marketable Normal-types with two-stage evolutions.
Or probably the starters.

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Two things regarding Clefairy. It had a pre-evolution in Cleffa introduced in Generation 2(hence its a 3 stage evolution Pokemon now) and in Generation 6, its typing changed from Normal to Fairy. Otherwise your choices aren't half bad. Granted I think Eevee and other Pokemon have the upper hand right now if Pikachu was ever replaced.

Gen 1: Eevee (Incredibly popular)

Gen 2: Entei (Film role) or Ho-Oh (Omnipresence since the first episode of the TV Series)

Gen 3: Gardevoir (Popular and amazing Mega Evolution)

Gen 4: Lucario (Incredibly popular, equally popular Mega Evolution and appearance in SMB)

Gen 5: Victini (Cute and represents Victory)

Gen 6: Greninja (Popular across the world)

Gen 7: Mimikyu (Popular and considered the Anti-Pikachu)

If Eevee, Jigglypuff, or Clefairy aren't options for a new mascot, then I think Mewtwo would fit in rather well, considering that, since Generation II, the mascot Pokémon on the game boxes have been legendary Pokémon. Even that, alone, would leave a significant impact on the franchise and its fanbase, despite Mewtwo being well known as the "star" antagonist of the first movie.

Mew would make a decent mascot as well.

I think something cute but dope should be the mascot. Pikachu looks like a deranged yellow spray-painted half-rabbit half-mouse crossbreed. I think something like Rockruff would make a very nice replacement. Even Eevee (though I would hate it), Growlithe, Vulpix are decent replacements. But really, I would prefer an evil looking pokemon as the mascot. Like Giratina. Or something godlike, like Arceus or Rayquaza. I think that GF should start focusing on both a younger and older audience instead of catering to small kids.

Okay, this was the mascot thread I thought I was in earlier.

These three come to mind....
Lucario (duh)
MissingNo.
Sylveon

:P

EDIT: And Mew and Clefairy also work imo.

I think Eevee is the logical answer ^^

I'm going to say, Mew and Lucario would both make awesome mascots to me.

FlameChrome said:

So we all know Pikachu is the companies mascot, but what if they changed it? What would it be? What would you want it to be? I can say that some folks would pick Eevee, but try and go for something else. Can still say Eevee, but give another one also.

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hi ive merged your thread on over to an existing thread n.n

I think you could replace Pikachu with any of the starter Pokemon because they are all pretty well-known. Actually, you could use any well-known Pokemon. Pikachu is only so popular because it is everywhere in the franchise, not because it is super powerful or anything. I don't think the franchise would be much different if Pikachu wasn't the mascot. It would be the same but kids would be walking around with a different Pokemon on their backpacks at school.

Charmander due to its popularity. Eevee is another good option.