Pikachu serves as a central companion to the human protagonists, guiding them through pivotal moments. At the Millennium Festival, its keen senses detect nighttime disturbances near the festival grounds, alerting the group to workers whose arrival sets Jirachi’s awakening in motion.
During the Great Butler’s magic show, Team Rocket targets Pikachu with an electricity-proof trap, temporarily capturing it. Butler’s Dusclops intervenes, freeing Pikachu via Will-O-Wisp. Unleashing a retaliatory Thunderbolt, Pikachu overwhelms Team Rocket and liberates their captive Pokémon, cementing its role as a protector against threats.
Pikachu later joins the climactic showdown against Butler’s artificial Groudon, standing alongside allies to neutralize the rampaging creature. While specific combat actions remain unspecified, its presence proves integral to the group’s collective effort.
In *Gotta Dance!*, Pikachu spearheads a mission with Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, and Lotad to infiltrate Team Rocket’s base and rescue a Whismur. The escapade blends humor and ingenuity, spotlighting Pikachu’s collaborative spirit and tactical adaptability during daring operations.