Topps Chrome MetaZoo arrived during the trading card boom's experimental peak, when collectors embraced alternative intellectual properties beyond sports. This 2022 refractor set showcased the quirky cryptid-focused MetaZoo trading card game, representing the industry's brief but fervent expansion into gaming crossovers and modern folklore. Chrome's signature refracted technology brought visual pop to creatures that had previously existed mainly in niche communities, introducing paranormal subjects to mainstream card collecting. Squonk, a creature of Appalachian folklore known for its sorrowful nature, appears here rendered through the refractor's prismatic lens—a fitting match between subject matter and technology. Collectors appreciate this card for its blend of cryptozoological intrigue and the visual dynamism that Chrome refractors deliver, making it a distinctive entry in contemporary alternative trading cards.