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 full-art, 2-Star version shows Weavile poised to attack a defenseless Swinub.
This depiction of potential predation has generated significant online discussion, with many expressing concern and even heartbreak over the seemingly brutal scene. Reddit posts highlighting the artwork have garnered thousands of upvotes, with comments expressing disapproval and concern for the Swinub's fate. The graphic nature of the card, showcasing Pokémon potentially killing each other, is a point of contention for many players.
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However, some fans offer a more optimistic interpretation, pointing to the Mamoswine full-art card as a possible happy ending. This card shows Mamoswine, Swinub's evolution, appearing vigilant and protective of several Swinub, suggesting it may have successfully defended them from the Weavile.
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Space Time Smackdown, a Diamond and Pearl-themed set, includes 207 cards, featuring Pokémon like Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina alongside Weavile and Mamoswine. While smaller than the Genetic Apex expansion, it boasts a higher percentage of rare alternate art cards (52 compared to Genetic Apex's 60).
The developer, Creatures Inc., has yet to address the controversy surrounding the card's artwork, despite receiving considerable fan feedback. While a "Trade Feature Celebration Gift" was provided, including 500 Trade Tokens and 120 Trade Hourglasses, the company has remained silent on the matter, failing to respond to inquiries. The lack of response has further fueled fan discontent.
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