Bioelectrogenesis is the generation of electricity by living organisms. Nerve impulse is considered a bioelectric event.[1] Plant cells also exhibit light-induced electrogenesis.[2] Certain types of bacteria are able to generate electric currents which are used in microbial fuel cells. However the term usually refers to the electricity-generating ability that is in some marine creatures, such as the electric eel and to a lesser extent the black ghost knifefish. Fish exhibiting such bioelectrogenesis often also possess electroreceptive abilities (which are more widespread) as part of an integrated electric system.[3] Electrogenesis may be utilized for electrolocation, self-defense, electrocommunication and sometimes the stunning of prey.[4]
The ability to manipulate electrical fields has appeared as a superpower in comic books and other works of fiction. In the movie Mr. North, the protagonist frequently creates static electricity shocks. In mythology, gods such as Zeus and Thor were able to generate lightning.
Some creatures in Pokemon, mostly the ones belonging to the Electric-Type (Including the franchise's mascot Pikachu and it's trans-generational similars Pichu, Minun, Plusle, Pachirisu and Emolga) are able to generate and manipulate electricity at will.