If the Atlanta Braves were Pokémon, What would they Be?

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This is definitely a difficult search, but sometimes the rares can only be found in difficult places. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports /

JULIO TEHERAN – TEHRATINA (based on Giratina)

The Teheratina roars. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Type: Ghost/Dragon (Rare)
Weight: 90 kg
Height: 6’2″
Combat Power: 2.96 (some trainers scoff at this and use 3.91)
Where found: Tehratina is fond of lurking in the shadows where no one talks about him, but is always available when needed.
Abilities: Telepathy (Anticipates an opponent’s attack and picks it off), Pressure (uses mind power to make opponent believe one attack is coming, then delivers a different attack)
Note: The fully evolved Tehratina is typically much better in battle than its stats seem to suggest, with results comparable to Lestertina/Kerchomp/Greninjke due to ability to attack as much lower cost than these other Pokémon. As a result, there is a wide difference of opinion as to whether Tehratina should be your team’s lead attacker or be used 2nd or 3rd.

A.J. PIERZYNSKI – ZYNKING (based on Nidoking)

It’s good to be the Zynking. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. /

Type: Poison/Ground (Legendary)
Weight: 800 lbs.
Height: 6’3″
Combat Power: 400 (can be doubled)
Where found: Could be hanging around just about anywhere
Abilities: Rivalry (powers up attacks against foes; you don’t want to be on his bad side), Poison Point (contact with Zynking may poison the attacker)
Note: Zynking is highly durable, with deflective plates to ward off attacks. But do not think that this is a defense-first Pokémon, as his attacking abilities rank him among the all-time best.

MALLEX SMITH – DEOXSMITH (based on Deoxys)

Type: Psychic (Rare)
Weight: 81 kg
Height: 5’9″
Combat Power: 100
Where found: You will not see Deoxsmith; Deoxsmith will find you.
Abilities: Take Second (if a successful attack is landed, Deoxsmith will get another attack without a response).
Note: The fastest of all Pokémon, one cannot catch Deoxsmith under normal circumstances; Deoxsmith has to make a mistake to be caught, therefore it is among the rarest find in Pokedexes of baseball Pokémon.

CHASE d’ARNAUD – AEROD’NACTYL (based on Aerodactyl)

Type: Rock-n-Roll/Flying (Uncommon)
Weight: 90 kg
Height: 6’1″
Combat Power: 140
Where found: Aerod’nactyl can be found all over local Parks; also been known to show up in clubs on off-days.
Abilities: Unnerve (makes opponents nervous and unable to throw successful attacks). Rock Head (Immunity to damage from banging its head into walls … or into opponents)
Note: Aerod’nactyl is nearly as fast as Deoxsmith, but picks his spots to show it. Defensive abilities are sometimes a concern since he tends to wander around a very large home domain without any single outstanding ability – but a solid battler, regardless.

Can be used in tandem with Aerosmith (not pictured) or Deoxsmith.

DANSBY SWANSON – SWANNSA (based on Swanna)

Swannsa as an MBrave, 2016. Photo credit: Alan Carpenter, TomahawkTake.com /

Type: Water/Flying (Uncommon)
Weight: 80 kg
Height: 6’1″
Combat Power: 200
Where found: Hanging around dugouts for up to half an hour after battles; also known to frequent local salons.
Abilities: Keen Eye (monitors all situations for attacks; improves accuracy), Key Hacks (defends well against incoming threats; often reflects them)
Note: As a water type, Swannsa is well-protected and well-coifed against the elements and elemental attacks in general. Supports his own Pokémon team exceptionally well in battle.

NICK MARKAKIS – MARKAZONE (based on Magnezone)

Type: Electric/Steel (Uncommon)
Weight: 85 kg
Height: 6’1″
Combat Power: 289 (lifetime, though 253 at the moment)
Where found: In stark contrast to Swannsa, Markezone is never found anywhere near a salon
Abilities: Sturdy (cannot be knocked out with one hit), Analytic (Boosts power when other Pokémon on team successfully attack first; Magnetic Pull: attacks are drawn to him. Often bests Heywartina in battle.
Note: Do you recall those kids games that used a magnetic stylus to draw iron filings onto a picture of a face so that you could ‘decorate’ the face anyway you wanted to? That’s what a Markazone looks like.

Do remember to watch out for your surroundings whenever seeking out your Braves’ Pokémon … be safe out there!

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