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 game-changing "Activate" ability, promising significant shifts. While some Young Avengers cards haven't drastically altered the landscape, the Amazing Spider-Season cards are already making waves. Let's explore the top decks, including some budget-friendly options. Remember, meta shifts rapidly, so these are snapshots of the current scene.
Top Tier Decks (Requires a robust card collection):
Kazar and Gilgamesh
Cards: Ant-Man, Nebula, Squirrel Girl, Dazzler, Kate Bishop, Marvel Boy, Caeira, Shanna, Kazar, Blue Marvel, Gilgamesh, Mockingbird
This deck leverages 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 Never Dies, Part II
Cards: Nova, Forge, Cassandra Nova, Brood, Silver Surfer, Killmonger, Hope Summers, Nocturne, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, Absorbing Man, Gwenpool
A refined classic, this deck utilizes Nova/Killmonger for early boosts, Forge to enhance Brood clones, Gwenpool for hand buffs, Shaw for scaling power, Hope for extra energy, Cassandra Nova for power theft, and the powerful Surfer/Absorbing Man combo. Copycat replaces Red Guardian as a versatile addition.
Spectrum and Man-Thing Ongoing
Cards: Wasp, Ant-Man, Howard the Duck, Armor, US Agent, Lizard, Captain America, Cosmo, Luke Cage, Ms. Marvel, Man-Thing, Spectrum
This Ongoing archetype utilizes Spectrum's final-turn buff for all Ongoing cards. The Luke Cage/Man-Thing synergy is potent, with Luke protecting against US Agent. Cosmo's utility is expected to increase.
Discard Dracula
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, enhanced by the buffed Moon Knight. Morbius and Dracula are the key powerhouses, aiming for a final-turn Apocalypse/Dracula combo.
Destroy
Cards: Deadpool, Niko Minoru, X-23, Carnage, Wolverine, Killmonger, Deathlok, Attuma, Nimrod, Knull, Death
The classic Destroy deck, featuring the buffed Attuma. Focus on destroying Deadpool and Wolverine, utilizing X-23 for extra energy, and finishing with Nimrod or Knull.
Fun & Budget-Friendly Decks:
Darkhawk Is Back (Did He Ever Leave?)
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, and including disruptive cards like Spider-Ham and Cassandra Nova.
Budget 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. It teaches the core Kazar/Blue Marvel synergy, incorporating Onslaught for a powerful final turn.
The meta is dynamic; October will likely see significant changes due to the "Activate" ability and new cards. Keep experimenting and adapting! Happy Snapping!
