Time and Space Showdown: Art that Captivates and Devastates Pokémon TCG Fans

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (PTCGO) Space Time Smackdown expansion, released January 30th, features a Weavile ex card depicting a scene that has sparked outrage among players. Specifically, the 2-Star full art card shows a group of Weavile poised to attack a defenseless Swinub.

This brutal depiction has generated significant online discussion, with numerous Reddit posts expressing concern and dismay. One post, garnering nearly 10,000 upvotes, simply reads, "NO ! SWINUB LOOK UP !! LOOK UP !!". Comments echo the sentiment, with players pleading for the Swinub's safety and highlighting the unexpectedly violent nature of the Pokémon ecosystem depicted in the card.

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However, some fans offer a glimmer of hope, pointing to the Mamoswine full art card (Swinub's evolution) as a possible happy ending. This card shows Mamoswine protectively looking upwards, suggesting it may have seen and thwarted the Weavile attack.

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The Space Time Smackdown expansion, themed around Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, includes 207 cards, featuring Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, and other popular Pokémon. While smaller than the Genetic Apex expansion, it boasts a higher percentage of rare alternate art cards (52 compared to Genetic Apex's 60).

Despite the controversy surrounding the Weavile card and a recent trading update, Creatures Inc. has yet to address fan concerns. While a "Trade Feature Celebration Gift" was provided, the developer has remained silent on social media and hasn't responded to press inquiries.