Gorochu Concept Art | Pikachu’s Omitted Second Evolution

Reported by Yomiuri Online, Pikachu Originally Had a second evolution beyond Raichu called ‘Gorochu’ with large Fangs and two horns. Artist Marcello Demuru produced some amazing first and seventh generation Gorochu concept art based on the description given by Pokemon illustrators and designers Ken Sugimori, Atsuko Nishida, and Koji Nishino. You can read the full translated interview over at siliconera.com but below is the snipit about Gorochu’s design.

In the game Pikachu only evolves to Raichu, but I hear that at first there was three stages. Why did it end up being only two stages? (Or one evolution) Nishida: Yes. It was “Pika(chu),” “Rai(chu),” and “Goro(chu).” The Pokémon known as Gorochu bared fangs and even had a pair of horns. Sugimori: There wasn’t any problem with its appearances, but it was omitted due to matters surrounding game.

What do you think? Should Gorochu or a additional Pikachu evolutions be put into future games or is Pichu, Pikachu, Richu, Alolan Raichu enough?

If you liked the Gorochu Concept Art be sure to visit Marcello Demuru’s instagram page where he draws and posts concept pokemon and pokemon msahups.