Undisclosed winners, rule violations, deceitful notifications!
In a recent video released by Matt Matoba, the founder of MATOBA DESIGN, the enigmatic details surrounding the Wizards of the Coast Black Star Promo Create-A-Snorlax Pokemon Card Contest are finally brought to light. This captivating contest, which distributed entry forms through Pokémon League and determined the top 10 favorites via online votes, has an intriguing history that has remained largely undisclosed.
Matt Matoba sits down with Craig Turvey, the illustrator behind the first non-Japanese Illustration Contest and the sole artist whose creation became an actual Wizards Pokemon card. Together, they explore the fascinating journey of this contest, discussing its captivating past, Turvey's prizes, and the reactions of Wizards themselves.
The revelations shared in the video extend to the astonishing circumstances surrounding the winner, Craig Turvey, who discovered his victory purely by chance at E3, as he was never officially notified. An investigation into the contest brought to light the disturbing fact that voters exceeded the allowed limit of one vote per person/email address, while shocking evidence emerged that Wizards of the Coast employees themselves had participated in the competition, blatantly violating the contest rules.
The controversies surrounding the card game art contest are also illuminated in the video, exposing a web of deceit. The promised winner notification through mail or phone turned out to be a complete fabrication, leaving Turvey in the dark. Furthermore, the value of the prize fell short of expectations, leaving a sense of dissatisfaction among participants.
Wizards of the Coast cunningly safeguarded themselves with legal clauses, further exacerbating the growing concerns over the transparency of the contest. To add to the intrigue, the video reveals the unexpected discovery of other finalist cards' artwork after two decades, raising questions about the authenticity and fairness of the entire competition.
Intriguingly, the article delves into the financial aspect of Turvey's artwork, unveiling the astonishing prices it commanded on the market. Some of his pieces fetched a staggering $2000, and the proceeds from these sales played a significant role in helping a friend realize their dream of purchasing a new house. Additionally, the article offers an insightful analysis of the design and features found in specific Pokémon cards, while speculating on the motives and actions of the card creators, adding an extra layer of depth to the discussion.
Artwork of 5 of the other finalists have also been discovered by Matt Matoba, you can check them out here.
Overall, the article provides an in-depth analysis of the controversies surrounding the Wizards of the Coast Black Star #49 promo contest and sheds light on the design features of Pokemon cards.
The video is available below, and we highly recommend checking it both out. Overall, this is an interesting video and resource for anyone interested in the Pokemon TCG surrounding this Wizards of the Coast contest.
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