Weeniemutt
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| Stats and Types | |
|---|---|
| Epic | No |
| Card Type | Beast |
| Beast Type | Foodie |
| Summoning Cost | 3 |
| Power | 1 |
| Goal | N/A |
| Card Information | |
| Card Number | #199 |
| Card Rarity | (C) Common |
| Artist | Sturner |
| Foil Style | Dots |
Weeniemutt is a Beast Card that was first seen in The Wonders of Archaeology Stream as part of the Original Forty and was first printed in the Grotto Beasts! Trading Card Game.
The Card
Card Effect
| Weeniemutt gains 1 power for each Foodie Beast beside it. |
Prop Version
- See Also Original Forty
Rules and Rulings
- Universal
- None at this time.
Information
Weeniemutts are playful, friendly, and somewhat mischievous beasts. Their size varies by age-- the older the Weeniemutt, the more sausage segments there are. Weeniemutts can be commonly found in most populated towns and cities in the World of the Grotto Beasts, eating scraps of food from stalls and outdoor eateries when they need to. However, these highly social-intelligent beasts often easily earn delicious high-quality cooked prizes for their tricks from adoring denizens around the world, and can befriend almost anyone with their charm.
Weeniemutts are commonly described as stubborn couch-potatoes, fiercely loyal to their favorite friends, and surprisingly speedy-- if they feel like it, of course. Whoever asks them of something they don't quite feel like at that very moment will be met by their famous side-eye.
Development
- Written by Art Team Lead Hollulu:
Weeniemutt was inspired by Jerma's dog, Otto, a dachshund mix. Dachshunds are also known as "wiener dogs" or "sausage dogs" due to their long-bodied shape.
The Dots foil style was chosen for Weeniemutt's holographic card to represent both the beast's playful nature, and the confetti in the Carnival Kingdom, a common place they can be found. To further point to this, a Weeniemutt was illustrated in the grotto's artwork.
- Written by Game Designer J. Evan Raitt:
At one point, before the Foodie Type, Weeniemutt was a Gruffling Beast like most other canine-resembling Beasts. Once more Food-based Beasts were designed, it was switched out to Foodie. Since Weeniemutt was meant to be very friendly, it was given a card effect that was very friendly with others.
Gallery
Sturner's original design concept for Weeniemutt.
A Weeniemutt appears on the Carnival Kingdom card, walking alongside a Poñata.
Trivia
- One of the very first beasts designed, Sturner uploaded Weeniemutt's design concept alongside sketches for Nightmite, Bobbin, Sneezie, and an inked and finished Baghost design on February 26th, 2021.
- Weeniemutt was the very first Beast of the Week, featured on August 17th, 2021.
- Weeniemutt is one of several canine or canine-resembling characters in Grotto Beasts, alongside challenger Otto, and beasts Awoobis, Dig Dog, Frostbite, Puddle Puppy, and Tadpal.