She’s affectionately known as Pikachu; specifically for her big ears and rare golden fur.

The orphaned brushtail possum arrived at Boronia Veterinary Clinic in Melbourne’s east earlier this month, rather anxious and bearing a striking resemblance to the popular Pokemon character.

Pikachu the golden possum.

Vet Stephen Reinisch said the possum, which has a genetic mutation that results in low levels of melanin causing her fur to be golden in colour, was found lying on the ground by a member of the public.

It is likely, he said, that Pikachu had fallen off her mother’s back. They believe she is about five months old.