![combinedlogo1.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/asynckronism/EpQxkkzfL2sQ7MS6hXKQpEQSpekD25ZtsebbVvPZi7kaPMesK4rYkZUCuRCbNp5Fdch.jpg)

*Splinterlands logo [Source](https://splinterlands.com/) / Pokemon logo [Source](https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.deviantart.com%2Fhittherabbit14%2Fart%2FPokemon-logo-default-FREE-TO-USE-png-799150495&psig=AOvVaw0GKFU271fk3z_rCxGZkYj6&ust=1673648468289000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA4Q3YkBahcKEwiYgPGCicP8AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAw)*

I have decided to take on a different mindset with Splinterlands cards. Card collecting is cool but for me, I need there to be a reason to want a card besides 'It's what's being played' or 'X counters Y'. Maybe the card looks cool or the story behind it is interesting! Something I can connect with... But where has this thought come up before?



![gottacatchemall.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/asynckronism/23x1QHTmL8GCURfMDMFRgLHMbFNimV3M9aF4LDjpHnipfCU8iWTT11zHrNR6pwK7Y9stq.jpg)

*Image [Source](https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/gotta-catch-em-all)*



Pokémon! despite the 'Gotta Catch em'all' slogan I only caught the ones I thought were neat. There are plenty of spinoffs/attempts at recreating the magic that is Pokémon but they don't quite hit the mark.


![pokemonspinoffs.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/asynckronism/23tmFe2CuXvimJMSpkfxB5xCV6EaPcPX5c57t4wPfFeis1PQdTDa8Jhs4QK8XgANpxEPk.jpg)
 
*Image [Source](https://store.steampowered.com/tags/en/Creature+Collector)*

And I don't feel inclined to buy the latest Pokémon due to the easiness of the game and the lack of Pokémon Design:


![pokemonexample2.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/asynckronism/23tw82r88SXi9nNQ95LjBnZshkdmGPen5mECTQu4CSRbWije8EUGEvJvKzGQUF4QfUhTi.jpg)

*Image [Source](https://twitter.com/arvalis/status/1300950471390015489)*

I also don't want to waste my money on a game that will be obsolete within six months to a year... 

I thought about it for a while when I realized the solution was in front of me all along. Splinterlands! 


![1622765738917.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/asynckronism/23wWtsnjHuB8Fhji9J6a7vHxv8wDFEHTQj5HbKpSTCJaq5Jw37gkcDZgbDg2EEN6inDY9.jpg)

*Image saved on my computer*

If I took my mindset for Pokémon and used it to help inspire actions in Splinterlands then I could enjoy it even more! I went to the card catalogue to see the monsters:


![splinterlandsvulture.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/asynckronism/23u5xwVmdG14d9HVSdjisYa9EUpCXL9o9jR8CMCFEidAFZPLrnwXHFuvuahTYmf6taXzV.jpg)

*[Source](https://splinterlands.com/?p=card_details&id=220&gold=false&edition=3&tab=)*
Early Pokémon are inspired by real life animals so it's not difficult to see similarities between a Splinterlands monster card and a Pokémon.


![pokemonfearow.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/asynckronism/23zSQXTMzxLiP38c3QiYf3gZyh1LADLwQz8Zp273hxfU6t5PoQ3UL7my3CL8AauJrkFne.jpg)

*[Source](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Fearow_(Pok%C3%A9mon)#Pok.C3.A9dex_entries)*

![Splinterlandsgiantsquid.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/asynckronism/23tkmdzQypyFNe8xhJEycV3dme2xZC7q3qxAUvNB54H6Cd641ucCzjZXtRyhGNpaUK8Sr.jpg)

*[Source](https://splinterlands.com/?p=card_details&id=173&gold=false&edition=4&tab=)*

![pokemontentacruel.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/asynckronism/AKYQuzAnEaDti9eiVmDVaS773HugnowTWmRXgUXpGPQ47gcFAqZZD82MyQwaMGQ.jpg)

*[Source](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Tentacruel_(Pok%C3%A9mon))*

I mean there's even Lore about Splinterlands monsters like there are PokéDex entires for Pokémon!


![splinterlandsvulturelore.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/asynckronism/23tGeSrfQF3h2s4jzBmp6xhATcRmQPaPAiUT12rjy1kuNJYZkSgArEPvfS6caeazbjYSV.jpg)

*[Source](https://splinterlands.com/?p=card_details&id=220&gold=false&edition=3&tab=lore)*


![pokemonfearowlore.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/asynckronism/23tcGQuZEdvprFPGnU5NAoPpYchVgKsoxVCL8fHGLJGjsb5qhG7XBSACRt8Wv4yRG2fLh.jpg)

*[Source](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Fearow_(Pok%C3%A9mon)#Pok.C3.A9dex_entries)*

Maybe I am just off the walls here but I know for a fact that having inspiration for **ANY** game makes it better to play. I am ready to begin my adventure of 'Capturing' Splinterlands Monsters!

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I never would've had this thought process if I hadn't read @chubb149 's [post](https://peakd.com/hive-102223/@chubb149/my-faith-in-hive-splinterlands) In it he mentions 'Splinterlore.com'. This is what helped inspire the 'Splinterlands X Pokémon' Crossover thought.

I hope some of my ramblings could be enjoyed and I ask that you think about swapping mindsets for different games, you might find that there are connections you never thought about!

Thank you and Happy Gaming!