Screen Rant

  • It turns out that Pokémon in Detective Pikachu don't have levels. 1 / 8

    Detective Pikachu Battle Arena Vertical

  • Instead, the film's writers wanted to focus on evolution. 2 / 8

  • In the literal sense, they wanted to visually capture the actual process of Pokémon evolution. 3 / 8

  • There's also on-screen representation of the first and third evolutions of all three Generation I starters. 4 / 8

    Bulbasaur In Pokemon Detective Pikachu

  • Metaphorically, though, they also wanted to explore the evolution of the movie's humans. 5 / 8

    Charizard In Pokemon Detective Pikachu

  • The antagonist wants to transcend his form for personal gain and at any cost. 6 / 8

  • Meanwhile, the Goodmans and Lucy grow significantly from their actions and shared experiences. 7 / 8

  • It will be fascinating to watch how the live-action franchise grows after Detective Pikachu. 8 / 8