Detective Pikachu (character)
- For other uses, see Detective Pikachu.
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Detective Pikachu (Japanese: 名探偵ピカチュウ Great Detective Pikachu) is one of the protagonists of Detective Pikachu and the movie of the same name. He is capable of understanding human languages, but only his partner Tim Goodman can understand him.
In the games
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Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu was once an ordinary Pikachu belonging to Harry Goodman, a freelance detective who often works with the Baker Detective Agency. While on a case, Harry and Pikachu got into a car accident. Frank Holiday found Pikachu collapsed at the scene of the accident and brought him back to the Baker Detective Agency, but Harry was nowhere to be found. Pikachu developed amnesia as a result of the accident, and his personality changed drastically, causing him to act in a more humanlike manner.
Since then Detective Pikachu has been wandering the streets of Ryme City, looking for Harry and trying to communicate with the people around him. Eventually, he meets a young man who can understand him. He teams up with the young man to retrieve a necklace that a wild Aipom stole from a little girl, and later learns that the young man is none other than Tim Goodman, the son of his former partner.
After retrieving the necklace, Detective Pikachu brings Tim to the Baker Detective Agency. After Tim has gleaned all the information he can from the agency about Harry's disappearance, Detective Pikachu volunteers to come with Tim to his father's apartment to investigate there - after all, he wants to find Harry, too. At the apartment, they find a map marking all the locations Harry had been investigating and decide to visit one of them - a place called Litwick Cave.
In the cave, they meet Meiko Okamoto and Emilia Christie, two women who work for the news station GNN. The pair are being attacked by a wild Glalie, and Pikachu and Tim work together to drive the Glalie away. Unfortunately, the entrance to the cave collapses in the ruckus, forcing them to look for another way out. With the help of a wild Drifblim, Pikachu and the others manage to escape the cave, but before they leave, Pikachu grabs something off the ground that resembles a broken vial.
Figuring that the vial might be connected to the case somehow, Pikachu and Tim decide they need to figure out where it came from. They decide to investigate PCL, the research facility that it seemed Harry had been visiting before the accident. At the facility, they find the same type of vial that Pikachu found in the cave, proving that it must have come from this facility. While trying to determine who exactly the vial came from, they discover that it was being used as a container for a substance called R that causes Pokémon to go berserk when ingested. They learn that the researcher who was making R, Carlos Hernando, worked for the man who had Harry's car tampered with because he knew too much, which caused the car accident. Carlos is arrested, but they know that there's still someone out there who bought R from Carlos and caused Harry to go missing.
Detective Pikachu has several entries in Tim's case list:
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| Important info | He was my dad's partner, but now he is with me, helping track down my dad's whereabouts. He seems to really love coffee. He calls himself a great detective. |
| Chapter 1 | For some reason, he can only talk to me. I still can't believe it. He seems kind of pompous. |
| Chapter 2 | For some reason, he can only talk to me. I still can't believe it. He seems kind of pompous. |
| Chapter 3 | He used to be my dad's partner. Now he lives with me. Some might say he's imposing himself on me. He's got a lot of issues, but I can rely on him to be a great detective. |
Detective Pikachu Returns
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Two years after meeting Tim, he and Detective Pikachu have become rather famous for their crime-solving work. Mayor Howard Myers gives them medals in honor of all the work they've done to help the people of Ryme City, as part of Pokémon Friendship Week. A wild Corviknight disrupts the ceremony by stealing Pikachu's hat, so Tim and Pikachu work together to retrieve it - and help a Pidove that was injured in the attack along the way.
Personality and characteristics
Prior to the accident, Detective Pikachu had a much different personality; Tim recalls him being cute and docile, and Amanda says he used to be very well-mannered.
After the accident, Detective Pikachu began to display a number of human traits: he enjoys drinking coffee, eating sweets, and solving mysteries. He especially loves the coffee that Pablo Millan makes. In Detective Pikachu, he is shown to be easily infatuated with attractive human women, but this behavior does not occur in the sequel. He is also interested in Tim's love life, teasing him about his relationships with Emilia Christie and Rachel Myers.
Detective Pikachu is a bit egotistical, frequently complimenting himself on his own genius. He has a tendency to respond to people who call him a detective with something along the lines of "I'm not just a detective, I'm a great detective". When he gets an especially significant flash of inspiration while working on a case, he has a habit of declaring "A bolt of brilliance!" in a dramatic fashion.
Detective Pikachu has lost most of his abilities as a Pikachu; he is not very fast, and cannot use Pokémon moves, much to his dismay. However, as a talking Pokémon, he can interpret and translate testimony from other Pokémon.
The hat that Detective Pikachu always wears was a gift from Harry.
Voice actors
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In animation
Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan
Detective Pikachu appears in the animated short Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan. He has decided to try filming his morning routine, as it's a popular trend on the internet, and has employed his friend Munchlax to assist him. His filming is interrupted by Tim, whose flan has gone missing and is blaming Pikachu for it. Pikachu insists that he hasn't eaten the flan, and Munchlax says it hasn't eaten it, either, so Pikachu works together with Tim to figure out what really happened to the flan. While reviewing the footage he shot of his morning routine, Pikachu notices that an apple in the fridge moved positions. This leads him to conclude that the apple is in fact a wild Applin that had gotten mixed up in the fruit they bought at the store, and it was the one who ate Tim's flan.
Voice actors
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In the movie
Detective Pikachu appears as the titular character of POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. Detective Pikachu was created when Harry Goodman's Pikachu pleaded with Mewtwo to save Goodman. Mewtwo agreed but only on the condition that Pikachu find Goodman's son Tim. Detective Pikachu would go on an adventure with Tim, who seems to be the only one capable of understanding him, and a journalist named Lucy Stevens.
Moves used
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Voice actors
- Note: Ikue Otani provides Pikachu's Pokémon cries.
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In the TCG
Detective Pikachu is featured in the TCG. The following is a list of cards featuring Detective Pikachu.
| Detective Pikachu Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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SM Black Star Promos | SM194 | Great Detective Pikachu | 
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014/024 | |
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Detective Pikachu | 
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10/18 | SM-P Promotional cards | 338/SM-P | |
| SM Black Star Promos | SM170 | SM-P Promotional cards | 337/SM-P | ||||
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SM Black Star Promos | SM190 | SM-P Promotional cards | 339/SM-P | ||
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S-P Promotional cards | 099/S-P | ||||
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SV-P Promotional cards | 098/S-P | ||||
Pokemon Coins
Detective Pikachu was released as a coin for the TCG.
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Initial release date | Japanese | N/A |
| International | March 29, 2019 | ||
| Korean | N/A | ||
| Release information | Japanese | N/A | |
| International | Detective Pikachu Collector Chest Detective Pikachu Special Case File Detective Pikachu Two Pack Blister | ||
| Korean | N/A | ||
| Description: Large-sized, Silver Pixel Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Detective Pikachu's hat released within the Detective Pikachu Collector Chest March 29, 2019 (Europe) or April 6, 2019 (North America), the Target exclusive Detective Pikachu Special Case File, and 7-Eleven exclusive Detective Pikachu Two Pack Blister April 6, 2019 | |||
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Initial release date | Japanese | N/A |
| International | April 6, 2019 | ||
| Korean | N/A | ||
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| International | Detective Pikachu Charizard-GX Special Case File | ||
| Korean | N/A | ||
| Description: Metal Coin featuring Detective Pikachu's hat on the obverse and a Pikachu tail-themed magnifying glass on the reverse, released within the Detective Pikachu Charizard-GX Special Case File April 6, 2019 | |||
Pokemon Pins
Detective Pikachu was released as a pin for the TCG.
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| Release Date | April 6, 2019 |
| Release Information | Detective Pikachu Collector Chest |
| Description | Pin featuring Detective Pikachu |
Merchandise
Detective Pikachu Special Jumbo Card Pack: Charizard-GX Version
A pair of boxed products became available on April 26, 2019, which saw, among other things, the release of the Great Detective Pikachu subset. One of these was the Detective Pikachu Special Jumbo Card Pack: Charizard-GX Version (Japanese: スペシャルジャンボカードパック 名探偵ピカチュウ リザードンGX Ver. Special Jumbo Card Pack: Great Detective Pikachu: Lizardon-GX Ver.), which was only available to people who purchased special advance POKÉMON Detective Pikachu movie tickets from stores with Loppi ticket dispensers. People who purchased tickets between March 21 and April 14, 2019 could redeem the set from April 26, 2019, while those who purchased tickets between April 15 and May 2, 2019 could redeem the set from May 31, 2019. Each set includes a Detective Pikachu and a Jumbo Charizard-GX promotional card in addition to 6 Great Detective Pikachu booster packs.
Promotional cards:
- Detective Pikachu (SM-P Promo 339)
- Charizard-GX (SM-P Promo; Jumbo)
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Detective Pikachu Special Jumbo Card Pack: Mewtwo-GX Version
The second of two boxed sets available from April 26, 2019 was the Detective Pikachu Special Jumbo Card Pack: Mewtwo-GX Version (Japanese: スペシャルジャンボカードパック 名探偵ピカチュウ ミュウツーGX Ver. Special Jumbo Card Pack: Great Detective Pikachu: Mewtwo-GX Ver.). It could be purchased directly at Pokémon Centers and participating ÆON, Lawson, and TSUTAYA stores. Select cinemas screening POKÉMON Detective Pikachu also sold the set upon the film's release on May 3, 2019. The set includes 3 Great Detective Pikachu packs, 3 Sky Legend packs, a promotional Detective Pikachu card and a Jumbo version of the Mewtwo-GX from the Great Detective Pikachu subset.
Promotional cards:
- Detective Pikachu (SM-P Promo 339)
- Mewtwo-GX (SM-P Promo; Jumbo)
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SM10b accessories
April 26, 2019 saw the release of Sky Legend, the second subset associated with the Double Blaze expansion, as well as the Great Detective Pikachu subset, promoting the POKÉMON Detective Pikachu movie that premiered in Japan the following Friday. A variety of merchandise featuring artwork based on the two subsets was available to purchase from the same day, as were many other items in anticipation of Golden Week, traditionally a busy shopping period and longer in 2019 than usual due to the Japanese imperial transition.
Deck cases: Each deck case comes with 2 organizational dividers and can store up to 180 cards.
- The Detective Pikachu Deck Case (Japanese: デッキケース 名探偵ピカチュウ Deck Case: Great Detective Pikachu) features a render of the eponymous Pokémon as well as several others that appear in the film. Renders of Mewtwo and Charizard line the sides of the box while Jigglypuff, Mr. Mime, Bulbasaur, and Psyduck are pictured on the reverse.
- The Detective Pikachu Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド 名探偵ピカチュウ Deck Shield: Great Detective Pikachu) feature an official render of the self-proclaimed Detective Pikachu from the movie of the same name against a noir-style brick wall.
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Detective Pikachu Case File
To celebrate the release of POKÉMON Detective Pikachu, a special Detective Pikachu subset was released. Boosters for the set were available solely through specially marked products starting March 29, 2019 in Europe and April 6, 2019 in North America. The first was the 'Detective Pikachu Case File, which features the eponymous Pokémon as a SM Black Star Promo and includes two Detective Pikachu boosters, one booster for another Sun & Moon Series expansion, a Detective Pikachu coin, and a code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.
Promotional card:
- Detective Pikachu (SM Promo 194)
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Detective Pikachu Special Case File
Target stores carried an exclusive version of the Detective Pikachu Case File. In addition to the two Detective Pikachu boosters, Detective Pikachu promo, Sun & Moon Series booster, and coin, a 4-pocket card binder was included.
Promotional card:
- Detective Pikachu (SM Promo 194)
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Detective Pikachu Charizard-GX Case File
Another product for the Detective Pikachu subset was the Detective Pikachu Charizard-GX Case File. It features a regular and Jumbo-sized Charizard-GX, four Detective Pikachu boosters, two boosters from another Sun & Moon Series expansion, and a TCGO code card.
Promotional cards:
- Charizard-GX (SM Promo 195)
- Charizard-GX (SM Promo 195; Jumbo)
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Detective Pikachu Charizard-GX Special Case File
A version of the Charizard-GX Case File was exclusive to GameStop stores. This Special Case File contained all of the regular Case File's items as well as one more Detective Pikachu booster and a coin.
Promotional cards:
- Charizard-GX (SM Promo 195)
- Charizard-GX (SM Promo 195; Jumbo)
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Detective Pikachu Mewtwo-GX Case File
Another product for the Detective Pikachu subset was the Detective Pikachu Mewtwo Case File. It includes four Detective Pikachu boosters, two other Sun & Moon Series boosters, a Mewtwo-GX promo, and a Jumbo version of the Mewtwo-GX promo.
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Detective Pikachu Greninja-GX Case File
The Detective Pikachu Greninja-GX Case File includes a regular and Jumbo Greninja-GX, a Greninja pin, five Detective Pikachu boosters, two Sun & Moon Series boosters, and a TCGO code card.
Promotional cards:
- Greninja-GX (SM Promo 197)
- Greninja-GX (SM Promo 197; Jumbo)
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Detective Pikachu Greninja-GX Special Case File
A deluxe version of the Greninja-GX Case File, the Detective Pikachu Greninja-GX Special Case File, was available exclusively at Target stores in North America and Toys "R" Us stores in Canada. This version adds a four-pocket card binder to the selection of items included in the regular one.
Promotional cards:
- Greninja-GX (SM Promo 197)
- Greninja-GX (SM Promo 197; Jumbo)
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Detective Pikachu Collector Chest
The Detective Pikachu subset had its own iteration of the Collector Chest. It contains 7 boosters of the special set, 2 boosters for another Sun & Moon Series expansion, a Detective Pikachu pin, a notepad, and a sticker sheet.
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Detective Pikachu Two Pack Blister
Two Detective Pikachu products only released in North America were released April 6, 2019. One of the was the Detective Pikachu Two Pack Blister, which was exclusive to 7-Eleven stores. It contains a booster for the eponymous subset, another booster of a Sun & Moon Series expansion, and a coin.
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Detective Pikachu Tin
The other North America-exclusive Detective Pikachu product was the Detective Pikachu Tin. Only sold at Walmart, this tin includes four Detective Pikachu boosters and one of two Pokémon-GX: Charizard-GX or Mewtwo-GX.
Promotional cards:
- Charizard-GX (SM Promo 195)
- Mewtwo-GX (SM Promo 196)
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Detective Pikachu Café Figure Collection
The Detective Pikachu Café Figure Collection was released on May 17, 2019, a month ahead of its planned June 28, 2019 release. The collection came with a Detective Pikachu Black Star Promo, a figure of Detective Pikachu holding a cup of coffee, 4 Detective Pikachu booster packs, 2 booster packs from other Sun & Moon Series expansions, and a code card for the TCGO.
Promotional card:
- Detective Pikachu (SM Promo 170)
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Detective Pikachu On the Case Figure Collection
The Detective Pikachu On the Case Figure Collection was released on August 9, 2019, as the final product for the Detective Pikachu subset. It came with a Detective Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Psyduck, and Snubbull Black Star Promotional cards, a Detective Pikachu standing on a magnifying glass figure, three Detective Pikachu booster packs, two booster packs from other Sun & Moon Series expansions, and a code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.
Promotional cards:
- Detective Pikachu (SM Promo 170)
- Bulbasaur (SM Promo 198)
- Psyduck (SM Promo 199)
- Snubbull (SM Promo 200)
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Other appearances
Pokémon GO
Pikachu wearing hats similar to the titular Detective appeared for a limited time in Pokémon GO as part of a promotion tying into the movie. These Pikachu can evolve into Raichu wearing the same hat, but cannot be sent to GO Park in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. While Shiny and female models exist in the game, they have not been made available during the promotion.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Detective Pikachu appears as a Spirit. When equipped as a support spirit, it grants fog immunity. If the player scans a Detective Pikachu amiibo, they can receive the Spirit immediately as a bonus.
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Artwork
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Merchandise
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Trivia
- Detective Pikachu was featured in a 3DS theme.
In other languages
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Related articles
- For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.
- Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
| Characters in the Detective Pikachu series | |
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| Detective Pikachu | Tim Goodman • Detective Pikachu • Emilia Christie • Mike Baker • Frank Holiday • Amanda Blackstone • Meiko Okamoto • Pablo Millan • Dorothy Fisher • Frederick Hartfield • Carlos Hernando • Wallace Carroll • Rita Partridge • Nina O'Hara • Ethan Graham • Roger Clifford • John Waals • Rose Milton • Louise Mulligan • Max Warhol • Olga Ellison • Hiro Morgan • Brad McMaster • Gino Farina • Alexander Wilde • Simon Yen • Milo Green • Walter Eckhart • Keith Norman • Carina Mitchell • Mewtwo • Harry Goodman |
| Detective Pikachu Returns | Tim Goodman • Detective Pikachu • Harry Goodman • Irene Goodman • Sophia Goodman • Rachel Myers • Howard Myers • Emma Myers • Will Butler • Frank Holiday • Brad McMaster • Sanjeev Denis • Claudia Denis • Brandon Barnes • Larry Turner • Pablo Millan • Jessica Miller • Charles Merloch • Quiz professor • Chris Honor • Trevor Gordon • Emilia Christie • Keith Norman • Growlithe • Darmanitan • Luxray • Pangoro • Mewtwo |
| POKÉMON Detective Pikachu | Tim Goodman • Detective Pikachu • Lucy Stevens • Lieutenant Hide Yoshida • Howard Clifford • Roger Clifford • Dr. Ann Laurent • Sebastian • Jack • Mewtwo • Harry Goodman |
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