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 scene that has sparked outrage among players. Specifically, the full-art 2-Star version showcases a group of Weavile poised to attack an unsuspecting Swinub.

This graphic depiction of predation has ignited a flurry of online discussion, with many expressing concern and dismay. Reddit posts highlight the scene's brutality, with comments like "No Swinub, look up!" and pleas to "Leave the lil guy alone" garnering thousands of upvotes. The stark contrast between the cute Swinub and the menacing Weavile has resonated deeply with players.

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Some fans attempt to find a silver lining, pointing to the Mamoswine full-art card, Swinub's evolution, which depicts a Mamoswine protectively looking upward, seemingly aware of the Weavile's presence. This interpretation offers a hopeful counterpoint to the Weavile card's grim imagery.

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The Space Time Smackdown expansion, themed around Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, introduces 207 cards, a smaller set than Genetic Apex. However, it boasts a higher percentage of rare alternate art cards (52 compared to Genetic Apex's 60), making rare card acquisition a more challenging, yet potentially rewarding, endeavor.

The developer, Creatures Inc., has yet to address the controversy surrounding both the card artwork and a recent trading update. Despite a "Trade Feature Celebration Gift" offering in-game currency, the company remains silent on player feedback and has not responded to media inquiries. The lack of response has only fueled the ongoing debate surrounding the Weavile ex card's controversial depiction.