Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Why Fans Are Comparing Brassius To Fire Emblem Three Houses' Hubert

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With Pokemon Scarlet and Violet only a few months away from release, Nintendo has remained remarkably tight-lipped regarding the content of the upcoming games. Fans have gotten to see only a handful of Pokemon, a few in-game locations, and only two gym leaders. Because of this lack of information, fans were quick to craft theories and create memes regarding the known characters. In particular, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Grass-type Gym leader, Brassius, quickly gained popularity among fans due to his resemblance to another Nintendo character — Hubert from Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Rather than serving as the primary plot, the Gym Challenge in Scarlet and Violet is only one of three concurrent stories occurring in the Paldea region. Players can choose to take on Gyms, fight enormous Pokemon called Titans, or hunt for treasure while challenging the villainous Team Star. Brassius, one of two Gym Leaders revealed so far, specializes in Grass-type Pokemon and leads the Gym in Artazon, a town full of blooming flowers. While little is known about his personality from the single trailer shown, his appearance has led to comparisons with Fire Emblem's Hubert.

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Hubert von Vestra is a character first introduced in tactical strategy title Fire Emblem: Three Houses. He is the retainer to Edelgard of the Black Eagle House, and is only unlocked as a playable character if the player chooses to teach that house. Hubert stands out among the students for his gaunt, constantly-tired appearance, somewhat messy hairstyle that completely hides one eye, lack of eyebrows, and typical glowering expression. His appearance became a source of jokes