In Detective Pikachu Returns, some Pokémon accompany Pikachu and help him investigate with their abilities. Here are the main ones, based on Serebii.
| Partner | Investigation ability | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Growlithe | Follows scents, such as that of Sleep Powder | 1 and 5 |
| Slowpoke | Fills a pit with water so you can cross | 2 |
| Galarian Darmanitan | Smashes ice and rocks with a single punch | 2 and 5 |
| Luxray | Sees through walls | 3 and 5 |
| Pangoro | Moves heavy objects | 4 and 5 |
Action sequences
Some scenes ask you to press A at the right moment, or to mash it: climbing Alolan Exeggutor, luring Darmanitan, saving Pikachu from its jaws, defeating Mamoswine with Darmanitan’s Flamethrower in Zen Mode, stopping an enraged Lairon.
