Marvel Snap: Top Decks & Strategies for September 2024
This month's Marvel Snap meta is surprisingly balanced, though the new season and cards are poised to shake things up. Let's explore some top-performing decks, including options for players with varying card collections. Remember, deck effectiveness fluctuates, so these are snapshots of the current meta.
Top Tier Decks:
1. Kazar and Gilgamesh:
Cards: Ant-Man, Nebula, Squirrel Girl, Dazzler, Kate Bishop, Marvel Boy, Caeira, Shanna, Kazar, Blue Marvel, Gilgamesh, Mockingbird
This low-cost deck utilizes Kazar and Blue Marvel for powerful buffs, enhanced by Marvel Boy's additional boosts and Gilgamesh's synergy. Kate Bishop provides cost reduction and location control. A strong and consistent performer.
2. Silver Surfer Still Reigns Supreme, Part II:
Cards: Nova, Forge, Cassandra Nova, Brood, Silver Surfer, Killmonger, Hope Summers, Nocturne, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, Absorbing Man, Gwenpool
The classic Silver Surfer deck persists, incorporating adjustments for balance changes and new cards. Nova/Killmonger provide early boosts, Forge enhances Brood, Gwenpool buffs hand cards, Shaw scales with buffs, Hope provides energy, Cassandra Nova drains opponent's power, and Surfer/Absorbing Man secure victory. Copycat proves a versatile addition.
3. Spectrum and Man-Thing Ongoing Powerhouse:
Cards: Wasp, Ant-Man, Howard the Duck, Armor, US Agent, Lizard, Captain America, Cosmo, Luke Cage, Ms. Marvel, Man-Thing, Spectrum
The Ongoing archetype shines, with Spectrum providing a late-game buff. Luke Cage/Man-Thing combo offers protection and power. Cosmo's disruption is increasingly valuable. The deck's ease of play and consistent performance make it a top contender.
4. Discard Dracula Domination:
Cards: Blade, Morbius, The Collector, Swarm, Colleen Wing, Moon Knight, Corvus Glaive, Lady Sif, Dracula, Proxima Midnight, MODOK, Apocalypse
A classic Apocalypse-Discard deck, enhanced by the buffed Moon Knight. Morbius and Dracula are the key cards, aiming for a final-turn Apocalypse play into a massive Dracula. Collector provides additional potential.
5. The Unstoppable Destroy Deck:
Cards: Deadpool, Niko Minoru, X-23, Carnage, Wolverine, Killmonger, Deathlok, Attuma, Nimrod, Knull, Death
The traditional Destroy deck remains strong, with Attuma's buff making him a valuable asset. The strategy focuses on maximizing Deadpool and Wolverine destruction, utilizing X-23 for extra energy, and finishing with Nimrod or Knull.
Fun & Accessible Decks:
6. Darkhawk's Return:
Cards: The Hood, Spider-Ham, Korg, Niko Minoru, Cassandra Nova, Moon Knight, Rockslide, Viper, Proxima Midnight, Darkhawk, Blackbolt, Stature
A fun deck centered around Darkhawk, utilizing Korg and Rockslide to manipulate the opponent's hand. Spider-Ham and Cassandra Nova add disruption, while other cards support discarding and cost reduction.
7. Budget-Friendly Kazar:
Cards: Ant-Man, Elektra, Ice Man, Nightcrawler, Armor, Mister Fantastic, Cosmo, Kazar, Namor, Blue Marvel, Klaw, Onslaught
A more accessible version of the Kazar deck, ideal for newer players. While not as consistently powerful as the top-tier version, it provides a good learning experience for mastering the Kazar/Blue Marvel synergy.
The meta is dynamic, and the introduction of the Activate ability and new cards will significantly impact future deck strategies. Keep experimenting and adapting to stay ahead of the curve! Happy Snapping!