Pokémon TCG Pocket Players Love and Hate Heartbreaking Time Space Showdown Art

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

This brutal portrayal of Pokémon predation has ignited a firestorm on Reddit, with posts like "NO ! SWINUB LOOK UP !! LOOK UP !!" garnering thousands of upvotes. Players express concern and sadness over the graphic depiction of potential violence between Pokémon. Comments range from pleas to "Leave the lil guy alone" to observations on the often-violent implications of the Pokémon ecosystem, noting the juxtaposition of seemingly cute creatures with the ability to wield powerful attacks.

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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, seemingly aware of the Weavile's presence and safeguarding Swinub. This interpretation provides a counterpoint to the grim Weavile card, offering a sense of protection and survival.

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Space Time Smackdown, a Diamond and Pearl-themed set, includes 207 cards (fewer than Genetic Apex's 286, but with a higher percentage of rare alternate art cards). The set features popular Pokémon like Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, alongside Weavile and Mamoswine. Despite the controversy, Creatures Inc. has remained silent on the matter, neither addressing fan concerns nor responding to media inquiries. While a "Trade Feature Celebration Gift" was provided, including 500 Trade Tokens and 120 Trade Hourglasses, the developer's lack of response to the negative reaction surrounding the Weavile card remains notable.