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 version shows Weavile poised to attack a Swinub.

This graphic depiction of predation has generated considerable online discussion, with many players expressing concern and distress over the seemingly brutal portrayal of Pokémon interaction. Reddit threads highlight the image, with comments like "No Swinub, look up!" reflecting the widespread unease. Several users commented on the card's depiction of Pokémon violence, expressing their disapproval.

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However, some fans offer a more optimistic interpretation, pointing to the Mamoswine full-art card as a possible positive resolution. This card shows Mamoswine protectively looking upward, suggesting it may have seen and thwarted the Weavile's attack. This hopeful counter-narrative attempts to mitigate the negative impact of the Weavile card's artwork.

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

Despite the controversy surrounding the Weavile 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 developer remains silent on fan feedback.