Summary
ABaldur’s Gate 3fan has recently created an interesting chart detailing thePokemonteams that all the companions in Larian Studios’ RPG would have if they existed in the same universe. It’s an interesting crossover between two popular franchises, givingBaldur’s Gate 3fans a fun insight into how these characters could potentially behave in another universe.
Baldur’s Gate 3was among the biggest hits of 2023. Not only did the game receive several awards and excellent reviews during the year, butBaldur’s Gate 3also sold over 10 million copies, becoming Larian Studios’ best-seller.
Now, aBG3fan decided to imagine the possiblePokemonteams of all the companions available in the game. In the chart, each team member received a group of six different Pokemon, which were supposed to match well with their personalities and fighting styles. While all fan creations such as this one are likely to spark fierce debate among fans of the franchises they involve, it’s possible to say that these are faithful picks. For instance, one ofthe bestBaldur’s Gate 3companions, the tiefling barbarian Karlach, has a team that consists of mostly Fire and Fighting-type creatures, including Arcanine, Magby, Machamp, Incinearoar, Talonflame, and Haxorus.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Characters As Pokemon Trainers Chart
The popular vampire rogue Astarion, for example, focuses more on Poison, Dark and Ghost-type creatures, which is a good fit. His team includes Crobat, Gengar, Froslass, Mightyena, Malamar, and Hydreigon. Another character with a team that is faithful to their concept is the elf druid Jaheira, who has a team of Pokemon inspired by plants and animals, such as Decidueye, Liepard, Roserade, Volcarona, Trevenant, and Florges.
Curiously, this is not the first time a fan made an unofficial crossover betweenBaldur’s GateandPokemon. A while ago, a fan created an image inspired by the firstPokemongames using an interface inspired byBaldur’s Gate. It was a neat fan work that showcased how interesting it can be to combine elements from these two famous franchises.
Unfortunately forBaldur’s Gatefans, though, the franchise will not likely ever receive frequent releases likePokemon.Baldur’s Gate 2came out in 2000, with its official sequel only officially being released 23 years later. To make matters even worse, Larian recently confirmed that it willnot develop a sequel forBaldur’s Gate 3, nor a DLC, which is certainly very disappointing news for the fans of theD&D-inspired franchise.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
