Peakychu is the Pokémon Pokopia character based on a Pikachu that lost its ability to generate electricity.
Peakychu is one of the special Pokémon encountered as Ditto restores habitats. The character is a variation on Pikachu rather than a separate species in the standard Pokémon taxonomy, and the name combines a distinctive identity with the familiar Pikachu name.
The loss of electricity gives Peakychu a story role that differs from the usual depiction of Pikachu as an electric Pokémon. Pokopia repeatedly reimagines familiar Pokémon through unusual circumstances, occupations, or environmental adaptations.
Several other named characters can cause confusion. Mosslax is a Snorlax covered by moss and plants, Smearguru is a highly talented Smeargle painter, Chef Dente is a Greedent associated with cooking, DJ Rotom possesses a stereo, and Tinkmaster is a Tinkaton using tools. Among these named variants, Peakychu is the one linked to lost electricity.