History Characters / PokemonDetectivePikachu

The Ninja Pokémon, Greninja is a Water/Dark-type humanoid frog that attacks with ninja weapons made from water. A trio of Greninja appears late in the movie to guard the PCL lab from Tim, Pikachu and Lucy.

* AdaptationalWimp: Despite being part Dark-type, they're blown away by Lucy's Psycduck's Psychic. But if their ability if Protean, then that makes sense, as they would lose their immunity because they became pure Water-types due to using Water Shuriken during the chase.

* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: By sticking to Water Shuriken and probably having Protean as their Ability, they lose their Dark-type, and become susceptible to Lucy's Psyduck's Psychic.

* NoSell: Subverted. Despite being Dark-type, they don't exhibit immunity to Psychic-type attacks, a far cry from canon. But if their ability is Protean, then this actually makes sense since they lose their Dark-type due to having used Water Shuriken.

* AdaptationalWimp: Despite being part Dark-type, they're blown away by Lucy's Psycduck's Psychic.

* NoSell: Subverted. Despite being Dark-type, they don't exhibit immunity to Psychic-type attacks, a far cry from canon.

* AdaptationalBadass: At least in comparison to the games, where Psyduck, as a pre-evolution, has mediocre stats (its best being a none-too-stellar 65 Special Attack) and no bonus on Psychic-type moves since it's a pure Water-type. In this movie, it manages to knock out multiple Greninja (admittedly a bit of a GlassCannon, but its '''worst''' stat is still above Psyduck's '''best''' in the games) in one attack. It is, however, mostly consistent with Psyduck's portrayal in the anime.

* {{Foil}}: Like Harry Goodman, Howard has a very strained relationship with his son due to work involving Pokémon [[spoiler:and inhabits the body of a Pokémon. ''Unlike'' Harry, who was unknowingly put into the body of his Pikachu, Howard forcefully puts his mind into Mewtwo. Also, while Harry has made efforts to reach out to his estranged son, Howard has no qualms about getting rid of his kid when he stands in the way of his EvilPlan.]] This also extends to his personality beyond his actions: [[spoiler:while Harry and Tim suffer from their damaged relationship, the result of Harry's dedication to his work towards helping others, Howard is considered a visionary and savior by the inhabitants of Ryme City, yet all his work with pokémon was self-serving to the core despite appearing altruistic. Plus, while Harry was desperate to fix his relationship with Tim, Howard actually ''frames'' his own son for his crimes.]]

* WorldsStrongestMan: Described as the most powerful Pokémon in the world by the BigBad. [[spoiler:It's interesting to note that this is a setting that acknowledges Arceus. Justified because it can still be the most powerful in the world, but not the universe.]]

* ActionGirl: Inverted. However, to some extent, when breaking into the lab, she nimbly slips inside, does a flip and gracefully lands on the floor.

* WhiteCollarWorker: He starts the film as an insurance adjuster, which his friend Jack can't help mocking.

* HeartbrokenBadass: Lost his wife years ago and has thrown himself into his work ever since.

* WalkingSpoiler: His role in the plot is absolutely vital, both as himself and his Pokémon.

* RightHandHottie: To Howard Clifford [[spoiler:[[TheDragon as his most loyal hench-Pokémon]]]].

* TheSpeechless: She soesn't talk in any of her appearances. [[spoiler:[[PokemonSpeak Since all it can say is "Ditto".]]]] She does text when she spots Tim and Pikachu at the arena.

* TerminatorImpersonator: She's stoic, silent, usually functions as a tracker and wears a pair of sunglasses to cover her conspicuous eyes.

* TheDragon: Howard's most loyal assistant [[spoiler:and Pokémon partner.]]

* GenderFlip: Of the character Keith Norman from the original ''Detective Pikachu'' game, [[spoiler:being a secondary antagonist assisting the BigBad.]]
* InhumanEyeConcealers: Wears opaque sunglasses at all times to hide the fact that [[spoiler: she's actually a Ditto and sports the Pokémon's distinctive BlackBeadEyes - apparently the only thing that a Ditto can't change.]]

* SharpDressedMan: Wears a nice three-piece suit.
* SinisterShades: Wears a pair of them [[spoiler:to hide its black beady Ditto eyes. Also makes it easy for it to morph into Roger, as he wears shades as well]].
* TheSpeechless: Doesn't talk in all her appearances. [[spoiler:[[PokemonSpeak Since all it can say is "Ditto".]]]] She does text when she spots Tim and Pikachu at the arena.
* SunglassesAtNight: Wears large sunglasses all the time, even at night. [[spoiler:They are meant to hide its Ditto eyes.]]

* CuteIsEvil: [[spoiler:It's a cute little blob with an adorable high-pitched voice… and also probably the most malevolent Pokémon in the entire film]].

* MagicGenetics: According to Roger, [[spoiler:"Norman" was one of Howard's genetic experiments, explaining its various abnormalities -- see DiscardAndDraw and UpliftedAnimal.]]

->'''Voiced by:''' José Luis Orozco (Latin American Spanish); Hiroshi Naka (Japanese)

->'''Voiced by:''' Héctor Emmanuel Gómez (Latin American Spanish); Creator/ShinichiroMiki (Japanese)

* BlackAndNerdy: He was a huge fan of Pokémon, and now claims that he doesn't care for them anymore. However, if his TechnoBabble speech to Pikachu about all the moves he has in the round house proves anything, he knows a lot more about Pokémon then he's willing to admit. In his room that his dad recreated to look like his childhood one, he had a folder filled to the brim with Pokémon trading cards and Pokémon posters plastered across the walls. Pikachu even pokes fun at how his childhood bed's headboard is in the shape of a Pikachu.

* AdaptationalVillainy: While not truly "evil", this movie depicts Greninja as an antagonistic force, to the point that [[spoiler:they were responsible for the car crash that killed Harry Goodman]]. There's also the fact that they were experimented on to become hyper-aggressive.

->'''Played by:''' Suki Waterhouse

-->'''Pikachu:''' All I hear are consonants and all I see are nipples/

* NoShirtLongJacket: Pikachu lampshades how he doesn't wear a shirt under his long coat.
* OhCrap: When his own rampaging Charizard knocks him to the ground with a tail swipe, the dozens of vials he keeps hidden inside his coat all shatter, releasing a thick cloud of R into an audience full of pokémon..

* IDoNotSpeakNonverbal: Much to Mr Mime's frustration.

->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/RyanReynolds, Creator/IkueOtani (vocals); Creator/JoseAntonioMacias (Latin American Spanish); Hidetoshi Nishijima (Japanese)\\\

* BystanderSyndrome: Subverted. At first, the Bulbasaur that Tim asked for help and for guiding him to a healer Pokémon to save a badly injured Pikachu seemingly walks off after some pondering. It turns out it was just calling its herd to help them, although they don’t allow Lucy and her Psyduck to come with them.

* CryCute: Shed some tears after being put down by Roger.

* NiceHat: Wears a Sherlock Holmes-esque deerstalker with Harry’s name in it. [[spoiler:It isn’t actually a hat Harry wears, however, as Pikachu had it before and after their time merged.]]

* YourMimeMakesItReal: Not only can he create actual invisible walls, he takes all forms of miming seriously, to the point Tim threatens him by miming getting ready to light him on fire. He only breaks character ''once'', as if to say YouHaveGotToBeKiddingMe, when Pikachu is unable to follow what Tim is miming.

* NiceCar: Subverted. The car Lucy drives is a REVAi, AKA the G-Whiz, which is known as an absolutely garbage car...but also one she'd likely buy due to her being an intern.