#happy23carlitos: alcaraz x pokemon [day 5]
prev: #1 Corvisquire #2 Ampharos #3 Rockruff #4 Lucario
#5: Oricorio (Baile style)
it's missing carlos alcaraz hours, and now that I have the time to complete this series-- let's go!
Oricorio is an avian Pokemon that can change into different forms based on the type of nectar it consumes. when it ingests Red Nectar, it changes to Baile Style, which becomes a dual-type Fire/Flying. Its plumage closely resembles a flamenco dress. Flamenco is an art form fusing song, dance, and music; originating from Andalusian region of southern Spain, as well as roots in Murcia and Extremadura. This makes Oricorio a great representation of Carlos' love for his hometown and country.
Oricorio (Baile style) is very passionate and exudes power when it dances, very much so like Carlos on the court. But that's not where the resemblance ends, because similar to Carlos, Oricorio can get fiercely angry when it is given the wrong orders. In the finals of Tokyo 2025, Carlos got noticeably angry when he received a time violation warning from the umpire after playing a long game. Then in Doha this year, he argued with the umpire when he received a time violation during his semifinals match. He has called for change to the time violation rule, and gets easily riled up by the shot clock (as reported by the man himself).
Finally, there is a parallel in Carlos' graceful footwork and Oricorio's Dancer Ability. His kick serve is a work of art. There are pictures of Carlos side-by-side pictures of ballet dancers, and the similarities are incredible. Dutch ballerina and former principal dancer Igone de Jongh was interviewed during Rotterdam 2025, and she made the observation that Carlos' coordination was 'unreal', and that the movements for tennis greatly resemble those of ballet. tennis is Carlos' chosen art form, and we are blessed to witness it.