Step-by-Step: Getting Quirks in MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty

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In MLB The Show 26, Quirks are special traits tied to player cards. They give situational boosts or describe a player’s standout strengths. In Diamond Dynasty, you cannot unlock or add new quirks to existing cards—you can only acquire cards that already have them. Here’s how to maximize your chances of getting the quirks you want.

1. Identify the Cards You Want

Before spending stubs or grinding, check a card’s quirks:

Active Quirks: Trigger in-game boosts under certain conditions.
Example: Dead Red gives a boost when hitting fastballs.
Example: Night Player increases performance in night games.
Passive Quirks: Just describe strong attributes; they don’t give extra gameplay effects.
Example: Bomber indicates 80+ power but doesn’t actively boost stats.

Tip: Press Triangle (PS) or Y (Xbox) on a card in your collection or the market to view all quirks.

2. Target Reward Programs

The best way to get cards with multiple quirks without spending money is through game programs:

Team Affinity: Complete missions to earn diamond-tier cards. Many come with several active quirks.
World Baseball Classic (WBC): Grind WBC missions and moments for high-tier cards. Top players often have the best quirks.
Negro League Storylines: These programs give unique legendary cards, sometimes with rare historical quirks.

Tip: Focus on missions that reward diamond-tier cards—you get more quirks per grind.

3. Use the Community Market

If you want a specific quirk, like Outlier I for extreme velocity, the Community Market is your friend:

Use filters to search for cards by player, rating, or quirk.
Top Live Series cards (like Aaron Judge) often have up to 10 quirks on the base card.
Third-party tools like ShowZone help track which players have certain quirks in real-time.

Tip: Check the market regularly—quirk-heavy cards often sell fast.

4. Equip Perks for Your Created Player (CAP)

While real player cards have static quirks, your CAP Ballplayer uses Perks to mimic these effects:

Unlock perks via program packs or the market.
Equip them in your Ballplayer loadout.
Example: Clear for Takeoff gives a power boost similar to a “Bomber” quirk.

This is your best way to customize a created player for quirky gameplay advantages.

5. Summary of Notable MLB The Show 26 Quirks
   Quirk Effect
   Bad Ball Hitter Better at hitting pitches outside the strike zone
   Dead Red Boosts batting against fastballs
   Outlier I / II Allows pitches to exceed standard velocity
   Stopper Pitching performance increases when team is trailing
   Final Tips
   Quirks are static on player cards—focus on finding the right card.
   Programs + Market + Perks = your most efficient route to quirky advantages.
   Keep an eye on new Live Series and Spotlight drops, as top-tier quirks often appear there first.

By following these steps, you’ll maximize your Diamond Dynasty team with cards that bring the quirks you want—without guessing or wasting stubs.