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We’ve scouted out the best of the best for an all-star Pokémon baseball roster.
The boys of summer are back… but not quite. It’s been almost eight years since our last Pokémon baseball team, but with the season ramping up soon, we thought it was time to shake things up and give some new Pokémon a chance to shine in the lineup. A variety of different Pokémon have been discovered since the original team, and you might see them on our roster, but you’ll see a couple of old favorites returning too!
Drampa is still managing the game with Probopass and Oranguru providing their boundless calculations and wisdom in the dugout, and we’ve tapped Komala and Pom-Pom Style Oricorio to pump up fans with in-game cheers alongside the megaphone-esque Scream Tail. You’re likely to see Alcremie, Appletun, and Arboliva running the concession stands with a variety of different treats and may even see Munchlax causing havoc in line (it might be upset that Snorlax didn’t make the team this time).
Lastly, we’ve heard that Chi-Yu is the head umpire, so we really hope that it brought its Scope Lens. A group of Zubat apparently rounds out the rest of the umpiring crew so it might be a long day.
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The future is now, and it’s never been bulkier with Iron Hands behind the plate. Between its massive stature and giant hands, it’s unlikely that any pitch is reaching the backstop while this Paradox Pokémon runs the infield. Don’t question its Quark Drive either—no one is running over Iron Hands to score at the plate either (and we don’t recommend trying).
You’re back at your local park and your coach reminds you to keep your eye on the ball—a simple lesson in hand-eye coordination when hitting. Barbaracle takes that advice to the next level with eyes on each of its hands ready to make a play at a moment’s notice, both on offense and defense. First base is a common position for big hitters, but defense matters too, and we’re confident that between four hands and a head shaped like a glove itself, Barbaracle isn’t missing any plays.
You need quick hands and smooth moves for plays up the middle infield and Greninja checks both boxes with its free-flowing ninja style. We’ve seen Greninja toss enough Water Shurikens to know that it can turn a double play with ease. It might even be able to turn one on its own with Double Team in its repertoire!
Incineroar is one of the few Pokémon to intimidate its way back into the lineup, but its grip on the hot corner is undeniable. Known for calling a Parting Shot at the plate, Incineroar has no problem mashing a homer out of the park before ducking out to the bench and leaving the competition completely dispirited.
Nicknamed “The Wizard,” Meowscarada’s nimble nature and magic paws make it so that it can pull any infield play out of a hat. We’ve heard that this Pokémon has pretty good camouflage skills too, so expect a hidden ball trick or two when Meowscarada is out on the diamond.
Oh yeah, that’s a tall glass of water out there in left field. We’ve seen plenty of electric plays in our days, but Raging Bolt’s coverage with its towering neck is always received with thunderous applause. The fans are going to have a tough time going home with a baseball souvenir as long as this Paradox Pokémon patrols the outfield.
One of the unique things about baseball is that each park’s different dimensions make for drastically different offensive and defensive results. Outfielders can struggle to adapt to new parks, but we’re confident that Sneasler’s speed can cover the green anywhere—and that its elite climbing skills will make it a perennial home run robber no matter how high the wall goes. We’re just a tad worried about the cost of wall repairs.
Blastoise might not look the most well-equipped to play the outfield but hear us out—we heard that it has an absolute cannon out in right field. It can get pretty hot in the summer too and we’re sure that the fans might enjoy a Rain Dance or two (or not because that would delay the game). We just hope that it keeps its cannons away from the team bus.
Tinkaton might be small, but it sure is mighty. We’re not sure if hammers are allowed to be used in baseball games, but something tells us that Tinkaton isn’t concerned about the rules. The Hammer Pokémon is destined to mash gigatons of homers, and with its small stature making it difficult for opposing pitchers to land strikes, Tinkaton is likely to be an on-base machine. You’ll no doubt hear the crowd chant “MVP’ (Most Valuable Pokémon) as this natural enters the box.
We tried looking for another Pokémon with as much utility as Ditto and totally came up empty. Whenever you need to patch a hole in the infield, Ditto is ready to step up and Transform into any role necessary. We can’t find an everyday starting position for Ditto though because blobs don’t make very good baseball players, and the last thing you need is jelly legs at the plate.
We couldn’t quite find a place for Ogerpon in the infield, but it sure can mash off the bench. Between its four different masks and giant club, Ogerpon can adjust its style for any in-game situation, making the Ogre Pokémon a clutch machine waiting to happen. Keep an eye out for concessions from the Land of Kitakami, festival food makes a great snack during a baseball game.
Rapidash isn’t well-equipped to handle the field or batter’s box, but this Pokémon can seriously run. You’ve probably heard of track stars making great pinch runners, but Rapidash is on another level with its gallop reaching almost 150 miles per hour. That speed practically guarantees a stolen base or two—we’ve heard that Rapidash can even steal home.
Goomy’s a little slugger in spirit, but it needs a bit of work before it can hit the lineup. We love its attitude though, and it’s a big help around the clubhouse! Some have said that Goomy is the weakest Dragon-type Pokémon, but we believe in its potential.
Earlier we were worried about whether hammers would be legal or not, but now we’re just not sure if you can pitch with your feet. Cinderace clocks in as a fire-kicking ace that can pound the corners with some serious heat. It’s got a lot of flare on the mound and is known to be a bit of a showboat so we’re hoping that it can avoid Pokémon battles on the field!
Cinderace might get the umpires fired up, so we have a few Pokémon in relief ready to take the mound if the Striker Pokémon has to come out of the game. Blacephalon’s got explosive stuff but like Cinderace, it can really lose its head out there on the mound. Marshadow can mix things up with a variety of release points and is notably more effective when the shadows are up in center field. Gholdengo’s anything but thrifty on the mound, but you can bet it that it has a serious money pitch.
The team’s up by one run in the bottom of the ninth and it’s time to call in the real heat. There are a lot of good fireballers out there, but Armarouge literally has cannons for arms, so it can get the ball over the plate in a hurry. You don’t want to leave Armarouge on the mound long though because it can only use Armor Cannon so many times.
That’s our powerhouse Pokémon baseball team! Think you can construct a better squad? Use #PokemonBaseballTeam on social media to share your lineup with the world!
Source: Pokemon.com
Source: Pokemon
