Final Fantasy X/Blitzball

Basics
Blitzball is a mixture of games such as soccer, football, and water polo. The goal of the game is to score more points than your opponent in 10 minutes. In reality it is a game of numbers, in which your teams stats are pitted against the other teams stats.

Set up for the game is pretty simple. Pick your game mode and opponent if applicable. Choose which 6 of your 8 players are in each position, set their techniques, and if they are following an opposite to watch for new techniques. Then begin the game.


 * Game positions
 * RF - Right Forward
 * RD - Right Defense
 * MF - Midfielder
 * LF - Left Forward
 * LD - Left Defense
 * GL - Goalkeeper


 * Control Menu - press psx: T while in offense
 * Auto - Computer controls all your players movements
 * Manual A - You control the player with the ball. Movement is determined by the game radar (you press left, player heads to the left goal).
 * Manual B - You control the player with the ball. Movement is determined by direction the player is looking.


 * Formations - press psx: T while in defense - More formations are learned as you win games
 * Normal - Default formation. One forward and defender for each side of the game sphere. Midfielder stays in the center of the field. All players tend to stay toward the middle of the field, however will chase opponent if they come close to defending area with the ball.
 * Mark - Players will chase the opponent they are marked to watch for techniques.
 * Left Side - Players defend the left side of the game sphere
 * Right Side - Players defend the right side of the game sphere
 * Center Attack - Midfielder pushes forward, playing more defensively. Other players stay to the side, following MF.
 * All-Out Defense - All players follow the opponent carrying the game ball.
 * Flat Line - Players form a straight line down the middle of the sphere. Playing more offensively than defensively.
 * Counter - Defenders follow opponents closely to counter missed passes and shots.
 * Double Sides - One forward and defender for each side of the game sphere. Middle fielder follows the game ball.

Encounters occur when playing offensively (you have the ball) or defensively(opponent has the ball). It is explained here as if you are playing offensively, flip stats if you are playing defensively. When an opposing player comes near the ball carrier, an "Encounter" is entered. During the encounter you have the choice to "Break" or "No Break". If you chose not to break, the other players Blocking (BL) stat comes into play. You can now choose to Pass(PA) or Shoot(SH). Their BL will subtract 50%-150% from your PA or SH (depending on what action you picked). If your stat is lowered to 0, the opponent will claim the ball. If it is kept above 0, you keep the ball. (If you are encountering multiple defenders, their total BL's count toward your single PA or SH stat.)
 * Encounters

If you chose to Break, your Endurance(EN) Stat becomes important. It is pitted against your opponent's Attack(AT) stat. As they tackle, the opponents AT will take 50 -150% of your EN. If your EN is lowered to 0, the opponent claims the ball. If it is kept above 1, you keep the ball. If you encounter multiple defenders you can chose to break through as little as one to all. You can pass at any time as long as you have the ball. To open the action menu to pass while not in an encounter, press psx: S, then select pass and the player to pass to. To pass while in an encounter, you must either successfully break through all defenders, or chose not to break and pit your PA stat against their BL. While passing, the players PA stat will decrease while the ball is moving across the field, if your PA reaches 0, the player catching the ball will fumble and the opposing team will catch it. If it is kept above 0, the pass will be successful.
 * Passing

As with passing, you can shoot at any time as long as you have the ball. If not in an encounter, open the action menu with psx: S, pick the option to shoot. Your Shoot(SH) stat will be pitted against the opposing goalie's Catch(CA) stat. As the ball travels, your SH will slowly lower, when it reaches the goalie, their CA will then take 50%-150% from it. If your SH is kept above 0, your shot will be successful. If not, the goalie will catch the ball and throw it to a member of their team. (If in an encounter opponents BL as well as the Goalies CA will count toward your SH.)
 * Shooting

Game Modes

 * League - Round of 10 games. 3 points are awarded each win, 1 for a tie, 0 for a loss. After all 10 games, points are added to determine prize.
 * Tournament - Round of 2 or 3 games. Teams that win move on, teams that lose are disqualified. Make it to the last round to win.
 * Exhibition - Practice. One game against team of choice. No experience or prizes. Techniques can be learned.

Teams

 * Besaid Aurochs
 * Luca Goers
 * Al Bhed Psyches
 * Ronso Fangs
 * Guado Glories
 * Kilika Beasts

Besaid Aurochs
If you choose to keep the original Besaid Aurochs (for Wakka's Auroch's Slots Overdrive, or some other reason), here is a short explanation of each players strengths and weaknesses and where best to play them. It is a good idea to recruit 2 of the top players and have the weakest links sit on the bench. To give the original Aurochs a more level playing field, you may want to level them up about 10 levels and then concentrate on Exhibition matches to teach them Key Techniques.

Datto: SP 90 EN 65 AT 25 PA 34 BL 26 SH 62 CA 20 A fast RF or LF. He has high EN but lower SH. Decent techs that make him a good shooter early on.

Letty: SP 60 EN 61 AT 37 PA 83 BL 39 SH 39 CA 20 An average MF. Great Passer. Best when Encountered to pass the ball off.

Jassu: SP 67 EN 37 AT 50 BL 52 PA 44 SH 20 CA 20 He makes a decent RD or LD early on and could be a decent MF due to high PA, EN, and AT at low levels. He’s also a bit faster than most.

Botta: SP 60 EN 34 AT 46 BL 64 PA 33 SH 26 CA 20 He makes a fair LD or RD. However, due to low PA, EN, and SH, he is horrible at offense.

Keepa: SP 53 EN 45 AT 22 PA 23 BL 57 SH 99 CA 39 Has the best SH in the game, but every other stat is low. You could set him as a LF or RF, ignore him until he is open then pass to him just to let him shoot. Best to teach him techniques.

Top players
If you don't want to struggle while leveling up, replace the Aurochs by recruiting the best players. (Stats shown at level 99). Listed here are some suggestions. important stats - PA. Best played as MF
 * Top Passers

Vuroja: HP 9,999 SPD 60 EN 75 AT 54 PA 99 BLK 65 SH 28 CA 20 Starts out with low stats that average out and increase as he levels up. PA ends up being the best in the game. His EN and BLK are decent as well.

Linna: HP 9,999 SPD 59  EN 27  AT 60  PA 99  BLK 61  SH 92  CA 19 She starts off with good stats. Her PA and SH increase steadily as she levels and she has excelent AT and BL. She starts out with Nap Shot 3, which is a great tech that adds 7 to her SH and if it misses, it will put the goalie to sleep. This tech can really help out your shooters. She’s a great MF to use if you would like a third shooter.

Top Mention:

Brother: HP 9,999 SPD 99  EN 59  AT 54  PA 44  BLK 45  SH 42  CA 20 He’s quite possible the best MF you can get at early levels. He has fast SP, and constantly increasing EN, PA, and BL. The only thing bad about him is that he might become an experience hog and will gain levels faster than everyone else on your team. But use him accordingly and he will never do you wrong.

important stats - SH, EN. Best played as LF or RF.
 * Top Shooters

Larbeight: HP 9,999 SPD 60 EN 87 AT 50 PA 22 BLK 26 SH 96 CA 20 High EN as well as SH. Also starts out with a few techniques that make him useful.

Vilucha: HP 9,999 SPD 60  EN 83  AT 23  PA 43  BLK 33  SH 91  CA 15 Great SH and EN as well as decent AT and BL stats which make her a good defender as well. She starts out with Wither Shot 3 adds 7 to SH and withers the goalie if missed. The only bad thing about her is that she doesn't get many techs because one of her one of her key techs is Volley Shot.

Shaami: HP 8,920 SP 66  EN 68  AT 39  PA 34  BL 31  SH 88  CA 14 Constantly rising EN and AT and a very good SH. She starts out with Venom Shot 3, which adds 7 to her SH and poisons the goalie if missed. Only downside about her is her below average SP.

Top Mentions

Tidus: HP 9,999 SP 67  EN 80  AT 23  PA 49  BL 19  SH 78  CA 20 He’s a decent shooter with average stats. However, his main usefulness is not his stats, but his techs - specifically Jecht Shot which eliminates two defenders and adds 5 to his SH. He can also learn every tech and the Jecht Shot 2 within time.

Keepa: HP 8,028 SPD 53 EN 45 AT 22 PA 23 BLK 57 SH 99 CA 39

important stats - CA
 * Top Goalies

Nimrook: HP 8,719 SP 60  EN 83  AT 27  PA 31  BL 33  SH 24  CA 67 He’s, by far, the best goalie in the game. But he starts out on the Psyches so he’s not free.

Wedge: HP 9,988 SP 66  EN 68  AT 43  PA 68  BL 31  SH 17  CA 62 Best played as a defender or passer until he levels up. His stats grow steadily.

important stats - AT, BLK, PA. Best played as LD OR RD
 * Top Defense

Ropp: HP 8,895 SPD 60  EN 46  AT 73  PA 96  BLK 53  SH 11  CA 20 He’s the best defender there is. His stats aren't extremely good at early levels but they increase. He has great EN and PA as well as good AT and BL. He starts out with all Drain Tackles and Drain Tackle 3 can drain an entire person’s HP. He can learn every tackling tech, which is pretty convenient when you’re learning new techs.

Irga Ronso: HP 6,600 SPD 42  EN 92  AT 67  PA 85  BLK 55  SH 17  CA 20

Kulukan: HP 9,317  SPD 60  EN 35  AT 64  PA 96  BLK 64  SH 18  CA 12

Navara Guado: HP 7,440 SPD 84 EN 65  AT 54  PA 65  BLK 82  SH 33  CA 12

Agents
There are 59 available agents and 1 avid fan available in the game. With exception of the avid fan, all players can be recruited. To scout players, find their character and press psx: S while standing in front of them. A small menu will appear allowing you to view if they are available (if they are currently on a team, their contract must expire before you can add the to the Besaid Aurochs). If they are, you can pay their salary (per game) and add them. You may only have 8 players on your team at one time.

Recruiting from another team - a simple strategy to hire a player from another team without raising every player's experience is to forfeit. First off, scout the person you want. Note what team they are on and how many games they have left with that team. Head to the stadium or save sphere to play Bliztball. Choose Exhibition Mode and play against the team the wanted player is currently on. You can play those games out to learn techs, but to save time, forfeit each time (Forfeit is done by pressing psx: T when the ball is in your teams hands - Must be loosing for forfeit to be an option during League or Tournament). Forfeit enough games until the wanted player has one game left on their contract. Scout that player again to double check they only have one game left and to lower the chances of the opposing team re-signing the character. Save your game. Then play that team one more time in an exhibition game. Forfeit again, and the player's contract will expire. If the team does not resign him, you can now hire him. If the team does resign him, soft reset and reload the game (repeat as needed, until the player isn't resigned).

Abus

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 3
 * Starting Team: Luca Goers
 * Salary: 120 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Grip Gloves, Venom Tackle 2, Venom Shot 3
 * Starting Techniques: Venom Shot, Venom Tackle, Volley Shot


 * Stats

Argai Ronso

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 4
 * Starting Team: Ronso Fangs
 * Salary: 200 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Drain, Venom Pass 2, Wither Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Wither, Spin Ball, Volley Shot, Wither Shot


 * Stats

Auda Guado

 * Location: Guadosalam
 * Starting Team: Guado Glories
 * Salary: 120 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Nap, Anti-Venom, Anti-Wither
 * Starting Techniques: Elite Defense, Nap Pass, Venom Pass, Venom Tackle, Wither Pass


 * Stats

Balgerda

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 3
 * Starting Team: Luca Goers
 * Salary: 110 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Wither, Drain Tackle 2, Nap Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Drain Tackle, Venom Pass 2


 * Stats

Basik Ronso

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 4
 * Starting Team: Ronso Fangs
 * Salary: 3,500 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Invisible Shot, Nap Shot, Venom Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Sphere Shot, Spin Ball, Volley Shot, Wither Tackle


 * Stats

Berrik

 * Location: Airship - Corridor
 * Starting Team: Al Bhed Psyches
 * Salary: 30 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Elite Defense, Venom Tackle, Wither Tackle 2
 * Starting Techniques: Nap Pass, Nap Tackle, Spin Ball


 * Stats

Bickson

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 3
 * Starting Team: Luca Goers
 * Salary: 70 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Nap, Nap Pass, Wither Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Tackle Slip, Venom Shot, Volley Shot


 * Stats

Biggs

 * Location: Luca Stadium - Main Gate
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 100 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Tackle Slip, Venom Shot, Wither Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Drain, Venom Shot 2, Volley Shot, Volley Shot 2, Volley Shot 3


 * Stats

Blappa

 * Location: Airship - Corridor
 * Starting Team: Al Bhed Psyches
 * Salary: 130 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Drain Tackle, Elite Defense, Nap Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Nap Pass, Nap Tackle, Nap Tackle 2, Spin Ball, Volley Shot, Volley Shot 2


 * Stats

Botta

 * Location: Luca Stadium - Locker Room
 * Starting Team: Besaid Aurochs
 * Salary: 50 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Tackle, Venom Pass 2, Volley Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Pile Venom, Venom Tackle


 * Stats

Brother

 * Location: Airship - Bridge
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 210 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Tackle, Sphere Shot, Wither Tackle 2
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Venom 2, Drain Tackle 2, Venom Pass


 * Stats

Datto

 * Location: Luca Stadium - Locker Room
 * Starting Team: Besaid Aurochs
 * Salary: 30 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Venom, Wither Shot, Wither Shot 2
 * Starting Techniques: Nap Shot, Volley Shot


 * Stats

Deim

 * Location: Kilika Temple - Great Hall
 * Starting Team: Kilika Beasts
 * Salary: 90 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Pile Wither, Venom Tackle, Wither Pass
 * Starting Techniques: Brawler, Elite Defense, Wither Tackle


 * Stats

Doram

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 3
 * Starting Team: Luca Goers
 * Salary: 100 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Tackle, Volley Shot, Wither Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Venom Tackle


 * Stats

Durren

 * Location: Calm Lands - Gorge Bottom
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 400 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Nap, Nap Pass, Nap Pass 2
 * Starting Techniques: Nap Pass 3


 * Stats

Eigaar

 * Location: Airship - Corridor
 * Starting Team: Al Bhed Psyches
 * Salary: 180 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Spin Ball, Venom Tackle, Volley Shot 3
 * Starting Techniques: Nap Pass, Nap Shot, Nap Tackle, Volley Shot


 * Stats

Gazna Ronso

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 4
 * Starting Team: Ronso Fangs
 * Salary: 150 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Drain Tackle, Venom Pass, Volley Shot 2
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Wither, Elite Defense, Wither Pass 2, Wither Tackle


 * Stats

Giera Guado

 * Location: Guadosalam
 * Starting Team: Guado Glories
 * Salary: 1,000 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Shot, Pile Venom, Venom Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Drain, Anti-nap, Anti-Venom, Anti-Wither, Venom Pass, Wither Pass


 * Stats

Graav

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 3
 * Starting Team: Luca Goers
 * Salary: 200 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Drain Tackle 2, Tackle Slip, Venom Pass
 * Starting Techniques: Elite Defense, Venom Tackle


 * Stats

Irga Ronso

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 4
 * Starting Team: Ronso Fangs
 * Salary: 450 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Pile Wither, Super Goalie, Wither Tackle 3
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Wither, Drain Tackle, Nap Tackle, Wither Tackle, Wither Tackle 2


 * Stats

Isken

 * Location: Kilika Port - House
 * Starting Team: Kilika Beasts
 * Salary: 120 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Wither Pass, Wither Tackle, Wither Tackle 2
 * Starting Techniques: Tackle Slip, Venom Shot, Wither Shot


 * Stats

Jassu

 * Location: Luca Stadium - Locker Room
 * Starting Team: Besaid Aurochs
 * Salary: 10 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Tackle 2, Wither Tackle, Wither Tackle 2


 * Stats

Judda

 * Location: Airship - Corridor
 * Starting Team: Al Bhed Psyches
 * Salary: 50 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Nap, Anti-Wither, Wither Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Brawler, Nap Tackle


 * Stats

Jumal

 * Location: Luca Seaport - Square
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 200 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Spin Ball, Tackle Slip, Tackle Slip 2
 * Starting Techniques: Super Goalie


 * Stats

Keepa

 * Location: Luca Stadium - Locker Room
 * Starting Team: Besaid Aurochs
 * Salary: 60 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Wither, Super Goalie, Volley Shot


 * Stats

Kiyuri

 * Location: S.S. Winno - Deck
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 500 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Sphere Shot, Volley Shot 2, Wither Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Wither, Anti-Wither 2, Nap Pass, Venom Pass, Wither Pass 3


 * Stats

Kulukan

 * Location: Kilika Port - Tavern
 * Starting Team: Kilika Beasts
 * Salary: 50 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Drain Tackle, Nap Pass, Venom Tackle 3
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Venom, Brawler, Elite Defense, Golden Arm, Venom Tackle


 * Stats

Kyou

 * Location: Djose Temple
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 300 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Tackle 2, Venom Pass, Volley Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Drain Tackle, Elite Defense, Nap Tackle, Nap Tackle 3, Venom Tackle, Venom Tackle 2, Wither Pass, Wither Tackle


 * Stats

Lakkam

 * Location: Airship - Corridor
 * Starting Team: Al Bhed Psyches
 * Salary: 20 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Pass, Tackle Slip, Venom Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Elite Defense


 * Stats

Larbeight

 * Location: Kilika Port - Docks
 * Starting Team: Kilika Beasts
 * Salary: 70 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Nap, Tackle Slip 2, Wither Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Tackle Slip, Venom Shot, Volley Shot


 * Stats

Letty

 * Location: Luca Stadium - Locker Room
 * Starting Team: Besaid Aurochs
 * Salary: 40 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Pass, Venom Pass 3, Wither Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Venom Pass


 * Stats

Linna

 * Location: Macalania Temple - Frozen Road
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 900 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Drain Tackle, Nap Shot, Nap Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Venom 2, Golden Arm, Nap Shot 3, Volley Shot


 * Stats

Mep

 * Location: Kilika Temple
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 150 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Drain, Drain Tackle, Pile Venom
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Wither, Nap Pass 3, Pile Wither, Tackle Slip, Venom Pass, Wither Pass


 * Stats

Mifurey

 * Location: Thunder Plains - Travel Agency
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 600 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Pass, Super Goalie, Wither Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Elite Defense, Tackle Slip 2, Venom Pass 3


 * Stats

Miyu

 * Location: Moonflow - North Wharf
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary:
 * Key Techniques: Gamble, Hi-Risk, Super Goalie
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Drain, Anti-Nap, Anti-Venom, Anti-Wither, Drain Tackle, Nap Pass, Nap Shot, Nap Tackle, Tackle Slip, Venom Pass, Venom Shot, Venom Tackle, Wither Pass, Wither Shot, Wither Tackle


 * Stats

Naida

 * Location: Calm Lands - Shop
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 340 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Tackle 2, Spin Ball, Wither Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Wither, Anti-Wither 2, Nap Tackle, Venom Tackle, Wither Tackle 3


 * Stats

Navara Guado

 * May be called Nav Guado
 * Location: Guadosalam
 * Starting Team: Guado Glories
 * Salary: 100 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Drain Tackle, Nap Tackle 2, Super Goalie
 * Starting Techniques: Golden Arm, Nap Pass, Venom Pass, Wither Pass


 * Stats

Nedus

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 1
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 60 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Wither, Volley Shot, Volley Shot 2
 * Starting Techniques: Nap Shot, Nap Shot 2, Sphere Shot, Wither Shot


 * Stats

Nimrook

 * Location: Airship - Corridor
 * Starting Team: Al Bhed Psyches
 * Salary: 100 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Drain, Venom Tackle, Venom Tackle 2


 * Stats

Nizarut

 * Location: Kilika Temple - Great Hall
 * Starting Team: Kilika Beasts
 * Salary: 150 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Nap, Anti-Wither, Venom Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Grip Gloves, Super Goalie


 * Stats

Noy Guado

 * Location: Guadosalam - Inn
 * Starting Team: Guado Glories
 * Salary: 80 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Nap, Elite Defense, Wither Pass 2
 * Starting Techniques: Grip Gloves, Nap Pass, Super Goalie, Venom Pass, Wither Pass


 * Stats

Nuvy Ronso

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 4
 * Starting Team: Ronso Fangs
 * Salary: 650 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Tackle Slip, Venom Tackle, Volley Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Brawler, Venom Pass, Wither Pass 2, Wither Tackle, Wither Tackle 2


 * Stats

Pah Guado

 * Location: Guadosalam - House
 * Starting Team: Guado Glories
 * Salary: 100 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Drain Tackle, Gamble, Venom Tackle 2
 * Starting Techniques: Brawler, Golden Arm, Nap Tackle, Venom Tackle, Wither Tackle


 * Stats

Raudy

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 3
 * Starting Team: Luca Goers
 * Salary: 10 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Gamble, Grip Gloves, Tackle Slip 2


 * Stats

Rin

 * Location: Airship - Corridor
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 100 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Venom, Venom Pass, Venom Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Good Morning!, Pile Venom, Tackle Slip, Venom Pass 2


 * Stats

Ropp

 * Location: Mi'ihen Highroad - Travel Agency
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 200 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Venom 2, Nap Tackle, Venom Pass 3
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Drain, Anti-Nap, Anti-Venom, Anti-Wither, Brawler, Drain Tackle, Drain Tackle 2, Drain Tackle 3, Nap Pass, Venom Pass, Wither Tackle


 * Stats

Shaami

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Bridge
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 190 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Venom Pass 3, Wither Pass, Wither Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Drain Tackle, Venom Shot, Venom Shot 2, Venom Tackle, Wither Tackle, Wither Tackle 2


 * Stats

Shuu

 * Location: Luca Seaport - Cafe
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 80 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Venom, Pile Venom, Venom Tackle 2
 * Starting Techniques: Nap Pass, Nap Pass 2, Venom Tackle, Wither Tackle


 * Stats

Svanda

 * Location: Calm Lands
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 130 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Shot, Regen, Venom Tackle 2
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Nap 2, Venom Tackle 3


 * Stats

Tatts

 * Location: Kilika Port - Docks
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 320 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Nap Tackle, Nap Tackle 2, Venom Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Drain Tackle, Drain Tackle 2, Gamble, Golden Arm, Invisible Shot, Nap Pass, Nap Shot


 * Stats

Tidus

 * Starting Team: Besaid Aurochs
 * Salary: None
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Venom 2, Drain Tackle, Venom Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Sphere Shot, Jecht Shot (if learned on S.S. Winno)


 * Stats

Vilucha

 * Location: Besaid Village - House
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 320 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Venom 2, Tackle Slip, Volley Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Wither Shot


 * Stats

Vuroja

 * Location: Kilika Port - Docks
 * Starting Team: Kilika Beasts
 * Salary: 50 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Nap, Nap Pass, Wither Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Golden Arm, Tackle Slip, Venom Pass, Venom Pass 2


 * Stats

Wakka

 * Location: Airship - Bridge
 * Starting Team: Besaid Aurochs, Retired
 * Salary: 1 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Drain Tackle, Tackle Slip, Wither Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Venom Shot


 * Stats

Wedge

 * Location: Luca Stadium - Main Gate
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 160 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Venom 2, Nap Tackle, Wither Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Nap Pass 3, Regen, Venom Shot, Wither Shot


 * Stats

Yuma Guado

 * Location: Guadosalam - House
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 100 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Wither, Nap Tackle 2, Venom Tackle
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Venom, Anti-Wither 2, Grip Gloves


 * Stats

Zalitz

 * Location: Luca - Theater
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 150 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Venom, Tackle Slip, Venom Pass
 * Starting Techniques: Elite Defense, Hi-Risk, Nap Tackle, Venom Tackle, Wither Tackle


 * Stats

Zamzi Ronso

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 4
 * Starting Team: Ronso Fangs
 * Salary: 300 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Invisible Shot, Spin Ball, Super Goalie
 * Starting Techniques: Anti-Drain, Anti-Nap, Anti-Venom, Anti-Wither, Grip Gloves


 * Stats

Zazi Guado

 * Location: Guadosalam - House
 * Starting Team: Guado Glories
 * Salary: 90 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Venom, Anti-Venom 2, Wither Shot 2
 * Starting Techniques: Wither Pass, Wither Pass 2


 * Stats

Zev Ronso

 * Location: Luca Harbor - Dock 5
 * Starting Team: Free Agent
 * Salary: 150 Gil
 * Key Techniques: Anti-Wither, Pile Venom, Volley Shot
 * Starting Techniques: Golden Arm, Tackle Slip, Venom Pass, Wither Pass, Wither Pass 2


 * Stats

There is also an "Easter Egg" avid Blitzball fan. Yevoner Sonio. He is found practicing Blitzball techniques in a side room at the Djose Temple. You can get his basic stats like when recruiting a player, but he isn't playable.

Techniques
Many players start out with a few techniques. However they cannot be used until the player reaches a certain level and only so many - up to 5 depending on player level - can be equipped at a time. Each one must be learned, then equipped to use. Players must know Key Techniques to learn many other techniques. To learn a technique, mark an opponent players who knows the move during game set up, if that player uses that technique during the game Techcopy will flash blue and white at the top of the screen. For best results, press psx: X when the text is white (be aware that each type of techniques timing is different, it may take several attempts to learn some, while others come to you easier). If successful, the player you marked to watch that opponent will learn the technique. Some techniques can also be learned by winning them as a game prize.