10 Scorpion
9 Sub-Zero
Sub-Zero is to Scorpion what Ash is to Blue. They are eternal rivals that duel each other and then resume their daily lives as if nothing had happened afterwards. Everyone knows that this cold-blooded fighter likes to freeze his opponents to death, but he isn’t exactly a remorseless assassin or a killer of sorts as Scorpion is.
This ice-themed warrior who’s totally not a ninja (According to the OG Sub-Zero) would use Ice Type Pokémon. Although he probably wouldn’t mind using ninja-like Pokémon such as Greninja.
8 Noob Saibot
Noob Saibot is probably the edgiest character of Mortal Kombat, as all of his moves revolve around the dark arts and shadows. He’d use both Dark and Ghost-type Pokémon, and his main pal would probably be a Darkrai or a Shuppet.
But even though he has embraced the shadow arts, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he also used a couple of Ice-type Pokémon, like Froslass or Weavile, as he used to be the original Sub-Zero before his death and revival.
7 Reptile
Reptile’s design has been changing since its introduction into the Mortal Kombat games. He has been a human, a humanoid with lizard features, and even an intelligent bipedal lizard, but the only thing that hasn’t changed is his acid-themed powers.
This reptilian fighter would be a Gym Leader of sorts, and he’d totally use a lizard Pokémon like Kecleon or Salazzle. He would also carry Grass and Poison type Pokémon like Sceptile or Toxtricity and, as they often carry acid powers and spit-based abilities.
6 Liu Kang
Liu Kang is known for his predilection of Chinese martial arts and is another fan favorite of the franchise. His strong heart would have led him to start his own Pokémon journey, and luckily for him, there are a lot of Fire-Fighting starters to pick from.
Due to his fighting prowess, it’d be no surprise if his journey led him to become the region’s champion. And thanks to his loyalty, he’d certainly carry well-trained starters, so it’d be logical if his team had either a Blaziken or an Infernape. And besides fighting and firepower, Liu Kang is often associated with dragons, something that would certainly influence his Pokémon choices.
5 Raiden
Raiden is Earthrealm’s greatest ally, known for his calm and wise personality, and his lightning powers. His high status and power would put him in the position of either a challenging trainer unlocked after the main game has been beat or a sort of secret trainer who dwells in a battle facility like the Battle Tree or the Battle Frontier.
To make his job as a God easier, he’d carry legendary Pokémon to aid him in his quest to defend humanity. His Pokémon team would consist of Thundurus, Tapu-Koko, and Zapdos, although he’d carry a Pikachu just for kicks, as he has been shown as a sort of funny guy at times.
4 Shang Tsung
Shang Tsung has been Mortal Kombat’s designated villain since the beginning, and he’s known for his cunning and deception abilities. He’s also prone to discarding his allies once they’re of no use anymore, and his cocky attitude often leads him to his own demise.
This master of evil would definitely carry Psychic type Pokémon to aid him in his world-domination schemes. His team would consist of Alakazam, Hypno and Malamar, but he’d get rid of them without a second thought the moment he gets his hands on a stronger Pokémon, like Hoopa or Mewtwo.
3 Sonya
Sonya has been in Mortal Kombat since its inception, and she’s famous for her discipline, martial prowess, and her strong leadership. If she were a Pokémon trainer, she’d probably have picked a Squirtle as her partner, mostly due to Blastoise’s tank-like looks.
Her stern attitude and military training would lead her to use other well-behaved and disciplined Pokémon, like Lucario, Bisharp, and Medicham. Some of these Pokémon would have received some combat training, and it wouldn’t even be a surprise if they have participated in a couple of wars.
2 Kitana
This Edenian warrior made her first appearance in Mortal Kombat II. She’s the current Empress of Edenia, known for her use of steel fans during battle and his Daughter-Father relationship with Shao Kahn.
Some of the Pokémon of her team would be Poliwrath, Lopunny, Mienshao and Poliwrath, as they are skilled Fighting type Pokémon. She would also include some Fairy types on her team, as she’d love to have cute Pokémon who are able to use kiss-based moves, as she’s a fan of literally kissing her opponents to death.
1 Kano
Kano debuted in the first Mortal Kombat game, and is the kind of person that people would describe as “that guy” at parties, as he’s loud, arrogant and has an ill sense of humor. It’d come as no surprise if Kano were to become that annoying underling that’s always pestering you during your journey, only he won’t see the error of his ways after you beat him enough times.
This guy would totally betray his allies, but he won’t ever hurt his own Pokémon. His team would consist of a mix of Steel-type and mischievous Pokémon, like Perrserker, Obstagoon, and Excadrill. He’d also try to use dirty tactics to outplay his opponents.
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