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 violent 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 predation has generated significant negative feedback online. Reddit posts highlight the graphic nature of the artwork, with many users expressing concern and disappointment. One post, garnering nearly 10,000 upvotes, simply exclaims, "NO! SWINUB LOOK UP!! LOOK UP!!" Comments echo this sentiment, with players pleading for the Pokémon's safety and questioning the game's portrayal of inter-Pokémon violence.

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However, some fans offer a more optimistic interpretation, pointing to the Mamoswine full art card. This card depicts a Mamoswine, Swinub's evolution, protectively looking upward, seemingly suggesting it witnessed and thwarted the Weavile's attack. This hopeful counter-narrative attempts to alleviate the distress caused by the Weavile card's brutal imagery.

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The Space Time Smackdown expansion, themed around Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, includes 207 cards, featuring Pokémon like Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Weavile, and Mamoswine. While smaller than the Genetic Apex expansion, it boasts a higher percentage of rare alternate art cards (52 vs. 60 in Genetic Apex).

Despite the controversy, Creatures Inc. has yet to address the negative player reaction. While a "Trade Feature Celebration Gift" was offered, including 500 Trade Tokens and 120 Trade Hourglasses, the developer remains silent on fan complaints and has not responded to requests for comment.