Jacob Misiorowski’s Pokémon fandom met a small World Series-day slip: while previewing his Game 1 start, the Brewers ace said he’d bring “flame energy” and called Charizard’s signature move “Fireball.” Pokémon fans quickly noted that no such signature move exists. It’s a harmless mix-up, not a meaningful knock on the breakout pitcher.

By the Numbers
  • Misiorowski is 6 feet, 7 inches tall.
  • He was scheduled to start Game 1 on Friday against the Rays.
Yes, But

The error stands out because Misiorowski is an avid Pokémon collector who has decked out his bathroom with Pokémon memorabilia and pulled a holographic Charizard card. Still, a pregame brain freeze is no reason to take a lighthearted gaffe as serious criticism.

State of Play
  • Misiorowski has emerged as one of MLB’s biggest stars in 2026 and is a presumptive NL Cy Young Award winner.
  • His fastball is described as the hardest ever seen from a starting pitcher.
  • The Rays strike out less than any other MLB team, setting up a tough matchup.
Bottom Line

The Pokémon mistake is a fun footnote; the real test is whether Misiorowski’s overpowering fastball can beat a Rays lineup built to make contact.