Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fans Discuss Symbols Spotted in the Trailer

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It's hard to believe that one month ago, the trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet amazed fans of the 26-year-old franchise with a sneak peek of the next generation of monster-catching madness. The three-minute preview concluded with the reveal of the launch of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet later in 2022, one year after Pokemon Legends: Arceus hit the market.

With very few details coming to light thus far, the mystery surrounding the newest generation has led the player base to speculate on certain details. Some have engaged in the starting Pokemon's possible secondary typing, while others wonder just how many new Pokemon will be unveiled in the ninth generation.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fan Makes Paper Figures of the Starters

User Osmiooo took to Reddit with a screenshot from the trailer, with two sections circled for the point of discussion. They asked the simple question, «What are these symbols» and opened the floor to the audience to give their best guesses. The common belief among several responders is that the circular pattern and intricate design represent the blueprints for a floor plan of a cathedral, with the idea that the general setting of the game and the starting Pokemon appear to have a Spanish theme. Some even go as far as to suggest that the post-game side quests could benefit from a cathedral-based mission to hunt down the legendary Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

The most detailed response comes from AukwardOtter, who lays out the full description of octograms, the eight-pointed stars, that appear in the trailer. They point out that the circular dome is where the central dais would be located, with an extension leading to either a narthex or a chancel. Basilicas are churches with high