Australian Veterinary Clinic Rescues A Rare Golden Possum, People Say They Just Caught A Pikachu

Are you a Pokéhunter? Well grab your Pokéball and catch the next flight to Australia a real-life Pikachu has been spotted in Melbourne. Well, kind of. Meet Pikachu, a very rare – and adorable yellow marsupial.

However, her bright coloration makes Pikachu particularly susceptible to predators. Possums are nocturnal, so being bright yellow makes her an easy target for creatures like owls, as well as Pokéhunters attempting to capture her. Golden possums are slightly more common in Tasmania as it is home to fewer predators.