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Last Friday, the 3 new starter Pokémon of Wind and Wave were introduced. One looks like an evil bird, another like a Pomeranian, and the last like a gecko. One of the starters bears a suspicious resemblance to a monster from another collectible game, at least according to the fans.

Which starter is it about? In the Pokémon Presents, the 3 new starters of the 10th generation were introduced. This time, trainers can choose between the grass bird Braubel, the fire dog Pomfifi, and the water gecko Gekkua.

Among the 3 new starters, Pomfifi is particularly favored by players. But this dog now reminds fans of a monster from another indie collectible game. The two would show many similarities, according to the players.

Fire Pomeranian has a twin

With whom does it bear similarities? After Pomfifi was introduced, a user noticed that the fire dog bears a suspicious resemblance to another fire dog from Cassette Beasts.

• Both are a Pomeranian breed of dog.
• Both are of the fire type.
• They even have almost the same name in English: In Cassette Beasts, the monster is called Pombomb, while in Pokémon, the fire dog is called Pombon.

On X, there are therefore several posts in which the two dogs are compared. One user compares the two dogs in a meme that suggests they are the same image. Another user simply posts the two images side by side and lets them speak for themselves.

However, the Pomeranian from Pokémon has fluffier fur and no black body like the monster from Cassette Beasts. Furthermore, the Pokémon has a brush on its head. In terms of details, the two indeed differ.

How are the developers reacting? The developers of Cassette Beasts have also noticed this. They post on X a meme from Dexter, featuring Sgt. James Doakes with his judging look.

In the series, he is known for having a deep dislike and justified distrust of the main character from the beginning. The post is completely textless. However, fans know immediately in what context it was posted.

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