A fan of Baldur’s Gate 3 has recently crafted a unique chart illustrating the Pokemon teams that all the companions in Larian Studios’ RPG would possess if they coexisted in a shared universe. This imaginative crossover between two beloved franchises provides Baldur’s Gate 3 enthusiasts with a playful glimpse into how these characters might behave in an alternate setting.
In the realm of gaming, Baldur’s Gate 3 made a significant impact in 2023, garnering numerous accolades and rave reviews while surpassing 10 million copies sold, solidifying its status as Larian Studios’ best-selling title.
A devoted BG3 fan took it upon themselves to envision the potential Pokemon teams for all the available companions in the game. Each character in the chart was assigned a team of six diverse Pokemon carefully selected to align with their distinctive traits and combat preferences. Such fan-generated creations often ignite lively debates among enthusiasts, but these selections appear to stay true to the characters. For instance, the fiery tiefling barbarian Karlach, a standout Baldur’s Gate 3 companion, commands a team dominated by Fire and Fighting-type creatures, including Arcanine, Magby, Machamp, Incineroar, Talonflame, and Haxorus.
Baldur's Gate 3 Characters: Pokemon Trainer Teams
The enigmatic vampire rogue Astarion, for instance, gravitates towards Poison, Dark, and Ghost-type Pokemon, a fitting choice reflected in his team comprising Crobat, Gengar, Froslass, Mightyena, Malamar, and Hydreigon. Similarly, the elf druid Jaheira's team stays true to her nature-themed concept, featuring Pokemon inspired by flora and fauna like Decidueye, Liepard, Roserade, Volcarona, Trevenant, and Florges.
Interestingly, this isn't the initial instance of a fan blending Baldur’s Gate with Pokemon. Previously, a fan crafted an image merging elements from the first Pokemon games with a Baldur’s Gate-inspired interface, showcasing the intriguing results of combining these iconic franchises.
Regrettably for Baldur’s Gate enthusiasts, the franchise is unlikely to see the frequent releases characteristic of Pokemon. With Baldur’s Gate 2 launching in 2000 and its official sequel arriving 23 years later, Larian Studios recently confirmed no plans for a Baldur’s Gate 3 sequel or DLC, disappointing fans of this Dungeons & Dragons-inspired series.