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 an unsuspecting Swinub.
This depiction of potential predation has generated significant online discussion, with Reddit threads filled with comments expressing concern and even heartbreak for the Swinub. One post, garnering nearly 10,000 upvotes, simply exclaims, "NO ! SWINUB LOOK UP !! LOOK UP !!". Many users commented on the graphic nature of the card, highlighting the often brutal reality implied within the Pokémon world's ecosystem.
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However, some fans offer a glimmer of hope, pointing to the Mamoswine full art card (Swinub's evolution) as a potential happy ending. This card shows Mamoswine protectively looking upward, seemingly aware of the Weavile's presence. This interpretation provides a counterpoint to the more disturbing image of the Weavile ex card.
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The Space Time Smackdown expansion, themed around Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, includes 207 cards – fewer than the 286 in Genetic Apex, but with a higher percentage (52 out of 207) of rare alternate art, Star, and Crown rarity cards.
Despite the controversy surrounding the Weavile ex card and a recent trading update, Creatures Inc. has yet to publicly address player concerns. While a "Trade Feature Celebration Gift" was distributed, including 500 Trade Tokens and 120 Trade Hourglasses, the company has remained silent on fan feedback and has not responded to requests for comment.
