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 some Young Avengers cards haven't made a huge impact, the Amazing Spider-Season cards and the Activate mechanic are game-changers. Let's explore the top decks, including some accessible options. Remember, meta decks are fluid, so adapt your strategy!
These decks assume a complete card collection. I'll present five top-tier decks and a couple of fun, more accessible 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 flexibility 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
A refined version of the classic Silver Surfer deck. Nova and Killmonger provide early boosts. Forge enhances Brood's clones. Gwenpool buffs hand cards, Shaw benefits from buffs, Hope provides extra energy, Cassandra Nova steals opponent's power, and Surfer/Absorbing Man secure the win. Copycat replaces Red Guardian as a versatile tool.
Spectrum and Man-Thing Ongoing Domination
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's end-game buff. Luke Cage/Man-Thing combo is powerful, with Luke protecting against US Agent. Cosmo's utility is increasing. This deck is relatively easy to play.
Discard Dracula: A Classic Returns
Cards: Blade, Morbius, The Collector, Swarm, Colleen Wing, Moon Knight, Corvus Glaive, Lady Sif, Dracula, Proxima Midnight, MODOK, Apocalypse
A reliable Apocalypse-based Discard deck. Moon Knight's buff enhances its effectiveness. Morbius and Dracula are key cards, aiming for a final-turn Apocalypse/Dracula combo. Collector provides potential additional points.
The Unstoppable Destroy Deck
Cards: Deadpool, Niko Minoru, X-23, Carnage, Wolverine, Killmonger, Deathlok, Attuma, Nimrod, Knull, Death
The classic Destroy deck, slightly modified with Attuma's buff. Focus on destroying Deadpool and Wolverine, gain extra energy with X-23, and finish 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. Korg and Rockslide add cards to the opponent's deck. Spider-Ham, Cassandra Nova, and discard cards synergize well with 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 consistent than the top-tier version, it teaches the core combo mechanics.
The meta is dynamic. The "Activate" ability and new cards will significantly impact October's meta. Enjoy the game!
