Every Pokémon In Detective Pikachu

Summary A "detective Pikachu," with amnesia, partners with Tim to solve Harry's disappearance.

Mewtwo, a man-made clone of Mew, plays a vital role in the plot.

The movie features dozens of Pokémon, most of which are from the first generation.

Plenty of Pokémon can be found in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, particularly from the first generation, from important characters in the movie to background creatures and Easter eggs. Based on the game of the same name, Detective Pikachu is about a young man called Tim (Justice Smith) who is estranged from his father, a police detective working in Ryme City. Tim has been raised by his grandmother from a young age, but when he finds out his father has been killed in a car accident, he returns to Ryme City to settle his affairs in this live-action video game movie.

There, he meets his father's Pokémon partner: a Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) with an adorable little hat, who claims to be a "world-class detective" and has a serious addiction to coffee. Pikachu doesn't believe that Harry is dead and persuades Tim to help him investigate the mystery of what caused the car accident, and how Detective Pikachu lost his memory. Helping them out is CNM intern and wannabe investigative journalist Lucy Stevens (Kathryn Newton), and her Pokémon partner, Psyduck. In Ryme City, humans co-exist with Pokémon, meaning there is a Pokémon from every type in almost every frame of the movie.

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Pikachu

Type: Electric

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Pokédex Number: 025

Description: The most iconic Pokémon of all time, Pikachu is the movie’s main character alongside Tim. It must be noted that this Pikachu is not the same one from the anime. This is Harry’s Pikachu, who is not only his Pokémon partner but also his detective partner. Pikachu has amnesia during most of the movie and does not remember what happened to Harry. Strangely, Tim can understand everything this Pikachu says, whereas every other character only hears the classic “Pikapi.” Pikachu’s memory loss and why Tim can understand him are tied to Mewtwo’s plan.

Mewtwo

Type: Psychic

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Pokédex Number: 150

Description: The most powerful Pokémon in Detective Pikachu by far, Mewtwo is a man-made organism created to be an advanced clone of Mew. Mewtwo was kidnapped by Howard and used as a test subject to create a compound that would remove the Pokémon’s agency. Howard’s ultimate plan revolved around Mewtwo, who originates from the Kanto region. Although this Mewtwo comes from Kanto, it is not the same one from the first Pokémon movie, Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back. The timeline does not add up, meaning this is a different Mewtwo that was also made into a weapon by humans.

Psyduck

Type: Water

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Pokédex Number: 054

Description: Lucy Stevens' Pokémon partner who gets explosive stress headaches. This Psyduck is rarely inside his Poke Ball and spends most of the movie hanging out with Lucy, Tim, and Pikachu. The group is always making sure Psyduck doesn’t get stressed, otherwise, his psychic powers will be activated. Toward the end of Detective Pikachu, however, Psyduck’s powers help them defeat the Greninja trio that was attacking them. The fact that Psyduck is Lucy’s Pokémon partner initially suggested she was going to be a live-action version of Misty, which did not happen.

Ditto

Type: Normal

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Pokédex Number: 132

Description: A shape-shifting Pokémon. Two Dittos appear in Detective Pikachu, with one being essential to the movie’s plot. As a result of Howard’s secret Pokémon research, this Ditto can transform into humans and even imitate their voices. For example, Ms. Norman, who works for Howard and commands his henchmen, is actually Ditto. The scene in which Ms. Norman removes her shades and reveals Ditto’s beady eyes is particularly disturbing.

Charizard

Type: Fire, Flying

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Pokédex Number: 006

Description: Charmander’s final form, Charizard is one of the most popular Pokémon of the game’s first generation. Although several Charmanders appear in the background in Detective Pikachu, one Charizard has a significant role in the film. When Tim goes to the fighting arena, the only way he can get the info he needs is by accepting a rematch between Harry’s Pikachu and the arena’s owner Charizard. This is the only proper Pokémon battle in the movie and features Charizard’s signature moves.

Mr. Mime

Type: Psychic, Fairy

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Pokédex Number: 122

Description: One of Harry Goodman's informants, Mr. Mine is subjected to a tough interrogation in which Tim and Pikachu have to understand how its powers work. Not only does Mr. Mime believe in its mimics, but it also creates actual invisible walls that help with its act. Once Tim realizes this, he gets inside Mr. Mime’s box and threatens the Pokémon with invisible gasoline. The fact that Harry’s most important informant was a Pokémon that could only communicate through mimics made the entire scene hilarious.

Other Pokémon In Detective Pikachu

Snubbull: A grumpy dog Pokémon belonging to Detective Hide Yoshida (Ken Watanabe).

Aipom: A monkey Pokémon, living in considerable numbers outside Harry's apartment.

Cubone: The first Pokémon that Tim attempts to capture.

Greninja: They attack using throwing stars, and have enhanced strength courtesy of Dr. Laurent (Rita Ora).

Torterra: A grass- and ground-type Pokémon that has been grown to enormous size by Dr. Laurent.

Magikarp: One of the Pokémon at the fighting arena. Although deemed useless by Tim, it evolves into Gyarados midway through the fight.

Gyarados: After Magikarp evolves, it turns into Gyarados, a giant water-type Pokémon whose attack floods the entire arena.

Eevee: Although Eevee isn’t actually in Detective Pikachu, a hologram of the fan-favorite Pokémon is used by Howard to describe the potential of Pokémon evolution. It would have been interesting to see Eeeve in a potential Detective Pikachu sequel.

Flareon: Eevee’s hologram evolves into Flareon in front of Tim as Howard is explaining his plan.

Jigglypuff: A Jigglypuff can be seen singing at a bar in Detective Pikachu, causing everyone to fall asleep.

Bulbasaur: A group of Bulbasaur appears toward the end of Detective Pikachu when Pikachu is hurt and Tim is asking for help. They take them to Mewtwo.

Background Pokémon In Detective Pikachu

Arcanine: A fire-type canine known for its speed.

Audino: A bunny Pokémon known for its healing abilities.

Blastoise: A water-type turtle Pokémon that can fire blasts of water from cannons on its back.

Bouffalant: A normal-type buffalo Pokémon.

Braviary: A flying-type eagle Pokémon.

Charmander: A fire-type lizard Pokémon that can breathe fire from its tail and is the first form of Charizard.

Comfey: A fairy-type flower Pokémon with a flower crown.

Dodrio: A three-headed normal-type bird Pokémon known for its kicking speed.

Doduo: A two-headed normal-type bird Pokémon that evolves into Dodrio.

Emolga: A flying- and electric-type glider Pokémon with cute cheeks that generate electricity.

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Flabébé: A fairy-type flower Pokémon that comes in different flower colors.

Gengar: A ghost- and poison-type Pokémon that hides in shadows.

Golurk: A ground- and ghost-type automaton Pokémon resembling an ancient golem.

Growlithe: A fire-type puppy Pokémon that evolves into Arcanine.

Joltik: A bug- and electric-type spider Pokémon that can generate electricity.

Krabby: A water-type crab Pokémon with a single powerful claw.

Lickitung: A normal-type Pokémon with a giant tongue.

Loudred: A psychic-type Pokémon with a voice that can cause headaches.

Ludicolo: A grass- and water-type Pokémon shaped like a lotus.

Machamp: A fighting-type Pokémon with four strong arms.

Mew is referenced in Detective Pikachu but does not appear in the movie.

Machoke: A fighting-type Pokémon that evolves into Machamp.

Morelull: A grass- and fairy-type mushroom Pokémon that glows.

Octillery: A water-type octopus Pokémon that can shoot ink and punch with its strong tentacles.

Pancham: A dark- and fighting-type panda Pokémon.

Pangoro: A dark- and fighting-type panda Pokémon.

Pidgeot: A flying-type Pokémon that evolves from Pidgey.

Purrloin: A dark-type cat Pokémon that steals to survive.

Rattata: A normal-type rat Pokémon.

Rufflet: A flying-type baby eagle Pokémon that evolves into Braviary.

Slaking: A normal-type Pokémon with immense strength but is incredibly lazy.

Snorlax: A normal-type Pokémon known for its love of sleeping and eating.

Spearow: A normal- and flying-type bird Pokémon known for its sharp beak and aggressive behavior.

Squirtle: A bipedal, reptilian water-type Pokémon.

Treecko: A grass-type gecko Pokémon that is the first form of Sceptile.

Venusaur: The final evolved form of Bulbasaur, a powerful grass- and poison-type dinosaur with a flower on its back.

Weavile: A dark- and ice-type weasel Pokémon with sharp claws.

Wurmple: A small bug-type worm Pokémon.

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