Pokemon Legends: Z-A confirms Pikachu poops, topic trends in Japan

Breaking news, everyone: Pikachu does in fact poop. This piece of information was big enough for Pikachu to trend in Japan.

That massive lore tidbit comes from the series’ latest game, Pokemon Legends: Z-A. A specific NPC has his own Pikachu who’s apparently dealing with some stomach woes. The trainer essentially says he’s worried since Pikachu is pooping more than usual. The English localization goes a bit softer – the direct quote in that version is “My Pikachu’s been having tummy troubles recently. I’m worried…”

Below is the NPC in question, as shared by teso_026:

Sadly (or maybe not sadly), that’s the only thing we have to go on about the digestive workings of Pikachu. But yes, fans have been very amused by this discovery. The term “Pikachu’s Poop” was even trending in Japan over on X. The screenshot posted by teso_026 currently has almost five million views.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A can be purchased now on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. If you’re playing the game and are interested in knowing how to get Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie, we have you covered here.