Marvel Snap Deck Guide: September 2024 Edition
This month's Marvel Snap (Free) meta is surprisingly balanced, but the new season introduces fresh cards and the "Activate" ability, promising significant shifts. While many Young Avengers cards haven't drastically altered the landscape, Amazing Spider-Man and the Activate mechanic are game-changers. Expect a very different meta next month.
Note: These decks assume a complete card collection. I'll present five top-tier decks and a couple of more accessible, fun alternatives.
Top Tier Decks:
Kazar and Gilgamesh
Cards: Ant-Man, Nebula, Squirrel Girl, Dazzler, Kate Bishop, Marvel Boy, Caeira, Shanna, Kazar, Blue Marvel, Gilgamesh, Mockingbird
This surprisingly strong deck utilizes low-cost cards, buffed by Kazar and Blue Marvel. Marvel Boy provides additional buffs, while Gilgamesh thrives in this high-buff environment. Kate Bishop offers Dazzler synergy and cost reduction for Mockingbird.
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 enduring Silver Surfer deck receives minor adjustments. Nova/Killmonger provide early boosts, Forge enhances Brood clones, Gwenpool buffs hand cards, Shaw benefits from buffs, Hope provides extra energy, Cassandra Nova drains opponent power, and Surfer/Absorbing Man secure victory. Copycat replaces Red Guardian as a versatile tool.
Spectrum and Man-Thing Ongoing Strategy
Cards: Wasp, Ant-Man, Howard the Duck, Armor, US Agent, Lizard, Captain America, Cosmo, Luke Cage, Ms. Marvel, Man-Thing, Spectrum
The Ongoing archetype remains competitive. Cards with Ongoing abilities receive a final-turn boost from Spectrum. The Luke Cage/Man-Thing combo is potent, and Luke protects against US Agent. Cosmo's utility is expected to increase. This deck is relatively easy to play.
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-based Discard deck, featuring the buffed Moon Knight. Morbius and Dracula are key cards, aiming for a final-turn Apocalypse/Dracula combo. The Collector provides potential additional value.
The Unstoppable Destroy Deck
Cards: Deadpool, Niko Minoru, X-23, Carnage, Wolverine, Killmonger, Deathlok, Attuma (buffed), Nimrod, Knull, Death
The Destroy deck remains strong, with Attuma's buff making him a valuable addition. The strategy focuses on destroying Deadpool and Wolverine, generating extra energy with X-23, and finishing with Nimrod or Knull. Arnim Zola's absence reflects the increasing prevalence of counter-measures.
Fun & Accessible Decks:
Darkhawk's Triumphant 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 populate the opponent's deck. It incorporates disruptive cards like Spider-Ham and Cassandra Nova, and cost-reduction strategies for Stature.
Budget-Friendly Kazar
Cards: Ant-Man, Elektra, Ice Man, Nightcrawler, Armor, Mister Fantastic, Cosmo, Kazar, Namor, Blue Marvel, Klaw, Onslaught
A beginner-friendly version of the Kazar deck. While less consistently victorious than the top-tier version, it provides valuable experience with the core combo, featuring Kazar, Blue Marvel, and Onslaught.
The September meta is dynamic. The new "Activate" ability and potential balance changes will likely reshape the landscape by October. Enjoy the game!
