Complete Guide to Getting Quirks in MLB The Show 26

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In MLB The Show 26, Quirks are special abilities that give players situational boosts during games. They’re not like regular stats—while a player might have 99 Power or 99 Velocity all the time, Quirks only activate in certain situations. There are 19 active quirks in the game, and how you get them depends on the mode you’re playing. Let’s break it down.

1. Diamond Dynasty

In Diamond Dynasty, quirks are locked to the player card. You can’t manually add them—they come pre-set based on the player’s real-world or historical performance.

Active Players: Modern MLB stars often have Active Quirks, like Dead Red (boost on fastballs) or Outlier (extra velocity). These quirks reflect their real-life strengths.

Legends & Flashbacks: Historic players usually have Passive Quirks based on their stats, though special series sometimes include Active versions.

How to Get Them: Pull players from packs, complete programs, or buy them directly from the Marketplace. If you’re hunting for specific quirks, pay attention to player profiles in packs—they’ll show what quirks each card has.

2. Road to the Show (RTTS)

For your created player, quirks work differently and are tied closely to the Perk System.

Perks as Quirks: You won’t unlock Active quirks like MLB stars automatically. Instead, you equip Perks that mimic those effects (like boosting contact or power in specific counts).

Passive Quirks: Certain descriptive quirks, such as Bomber or Speedster, appear once your player reaches specific attribute thresholds—for example, hitting 80+ Power can unlock Bomber.

Unlocking Higher Tiers: Progress through your Archetype Programs, play on higher difficulties, and complete in-game challenges to earn stronger Perks that replicate high-level quirks.

3. Franchise Mode

In Franchise Mode, quirks are mostly determined by player attributes.

Natural Development: Generated prospects can develop passive quirks as their stats grow through training and performance.

Limitations: Some powerful quirks, like Outlier (throwing past the 101 mph velocity cap), are rare on randomly generated players. You’ll mostly find them on high-profile MLB stars or special program rewards.

Quick Tips for Farming Quirks

Track Attributes: In RTTS, focus on training stats that trigger passive quirks.

Target Programs: In Diamond Dynasty, programs often reward cards with guaranteed quirks.

Marketplace Monitoring: Watch for price dips if you’re after a specific card with an elite Active Quirk.

Stack XP Efficiently: Play higher difficulties and complete missions to unlock RTTS perks faster.

Bottom Line: Quirks are powerful tools that can swing games in your favor. In Diamond Dynasty, your luck or strategy in packs decides what you get. In RTTS, smart training and perk management are key. And in Franchise, growth and development determine which passive quirks your players naturally gain. Mastering quirks can give you the edge, whether you’re swinging for the fences or pitching heat past a fastball-hitting legend.