A TikTok video from a Pokémon card show captures a creator’s shock after a man apparently offered to trade two French Bulldogs for trading cards. The creator, who goes by PICKLEQW33N on the platform, recorded the encounter and later called the practice unethical.
The video shows the creator seated at a table in what appears to be a busy convention hall. She turns to an off-screen man and says, “People bought their dogs. Dude, people try to trade dogs for Pokémon cards.” The man responds, “Read it out of your mind,” to which she firmly replies, “No, I’m not.”
After a brief transition, the creator is seen looking around and says, “Stay till the end. Oh my God, the doggies.” She then points to a card and says, “It’s a Snubbull for your French Bulldogs. Aw.” The off-screen man comments, “Oh, not for sale,” and she acknowledges, “I know.”
The creator described the offer as a conflict between trading cardboard and a living animal
The creator’s video shows the man saying, “I’ll trade them for a card.” The creator reacts with surprise, asking, “What?” The man clarifies, “Which one? I have 12 in all.” The creator, appearing to consider the offer, says, “Oh, the card.”
An on-screen graphic of “The Boulder” from Avatar: The Last Airbender appears with the text, “The Boulder feels conflicted.” The creator then remarks, “That’s crazy.” She asks the man, “Out of curiosity, what do you have them priced at?” The man replies, “$4,000.” The creator repeats, “$4,000?” with a look of disbelief.
Another animated graphic of “The Boulder” appears with the text, “The Boulder’s over his conflicted feelings.” The creator then turns to an off-screen woman holding a microphone and exclaims, “What the f–k did I just tell you?” The woman laughs and says, “Funniest s–t I’ve ever heard in my life.”
The creator reiterates, “What the f–k did I just tell you? Dog breeders are bringing dogs to trade for Pokémon cards. I think it’s unethical. Like, selling a dog like that, like, how do you know, like, the person you’re giving the dog to is, like, a good home? If you’re just like, Trading cardboard? You’re trading cardboard for a living, breathing animal.” The off-screen woman adds, “I would kill someone for my dog, so—” The creator agrees, “Right?” and the woman concludes, “Crazy.”
The video’s caption reads, “I’ve seen the videos but never thought I would witness this irl….. I have many thoughts let me know if y’all wanna hear them and let me know your thoughts!” The clip has sparked discussion in its comment section. This viral moment adds to the growing collection of Pokémon card culture stories that capture public attention, like a fan whose boss gifted him a vintage 1999 card pack.
Viewers in the comments section reacted with criticism and disbelief
The video’s comment section contained numerous reactions from viewers. One comment stated, “breeders are disgusting, animals aren’t currency you shouldn’t be trading them for stocks.” Another comment read, “It is unethical because they are unethical breeders.”
A third comment questioned the price, saying, “$4k for a French bulldog? Lemme guess… fluffy merle with 0 traceable lineage? 😭” Another viewer wrote, “Holy what??? ew??? that should 100% get them kicked out and permanently banned, thats a living thing theyre trying to shove off on people they haven’t vetted for CARDBOARD??? oh im livid.”
One commenter referenced the creator’s earlier statement, writing, ““People brought their dogs” girl you already KNEW.” Another comment simply said, “that should be illegal.” The creator’s video concludes with her looking directly at the camera as the off-screen woman’s final comment, “Crazy,” echoes her sentiment.
