Piko Ball

The Piko Ball is the name of the Star Skill that Amy uses in Mario and Sonic Baseball. When pitching, Amy will cause the ball to momentarily disappear into scattered hearts and piko hammers, only reappearing just before it crosses home plate, making it difficult to hit.

When Amy is batting, this skill also causes the ball to disappear into scattered hearts and propeller-spinning piko hammers as it is hit as a high fly ball, only reappearing shortly before hitting the ground. This makes it difficult for fielders to catch.

In Challenge Mode the player must buy the Hot Pink Heart in order for Amy to learn to pitch the Piko Ball.

Mario and Sonic Super Sluggers
This Star Pitch returns in Mario and Sonic Super Sluggers, where like in the predecessor, Amy will scatter hearts and hammers around the ball to confuse the batter. However, it's still possible to get a ball with this move, instead of a strike.