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 drastically altered the landscape, the Amazing Spider-Season cards are shaking things up. Remember, deck effectiveness fluctuates; these guides offer a snapshot, not a definitive strategy. These decks assume a complete card collection.
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 surprisingly strong deck leverages low-cost cards, buffed by Kazar and Blue Marvel. Marvel Boy provides additional buffs, while Gilgamesh thrives in this boosted environment. Kate Bishop offers flexibility and cost reduction for Mockingbird.
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 enduring Silver Surfer deck receives minor adjustments. Nova/Killmonger provide early boosts, Forge enhances Brood's clones, Gwenpool buffs hand cards, Shaw benefits from power increases, Hope provides extra energy, Cassandra Nova drains opponent's power, and Surfer/Absorbing Man secure victory. Copycat replaces Red Guardian as a versatile tool.
3. Spectrum and Man-Thing's 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. Spectrum's final-turn buff enhances Ongoing abilities. The Luke Cage/Man-Thing combo is potent, with Luke protecting cards from US Agent. Cosmo's utility is expected to increase.
4. Discard Dracula Domination
Cards: Blade, Morbius, The Collector, Swarm, Colleen Wing, Moon Knight, Corvus Glaive, Lady Sif, Dracula, Proxima Midnight, MODOK, Apocalypse
This classic Apocalypse-style Discard deck includes the buffed Moon Knight. Morbius and Dracula are key cards, aiming for a final-round Apocalypse play, leading to a powerful Dracula and Morbius synergy.
5. The Unstoppable Destroy Deck
Cards: Deadpool, Niko Minoru, X-23, Carnage, Wolverine, Killmonger, Deathlok, Attuma, Nimrod, Knull, Death
The Destroy deck remains largely unchanged, with Attuma's buff making him a valuable addition. Focus on destroying Deadpool and Wolverine, utilizing X-23 for 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
This deck utilizes Darkhawk's strengths, incorporating Korg and Rockslide to fill the opponent's deck, along with disruptive cards like Spider-Ham and Cassandra Nova.
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 less consistently victorious than the top-tier version, it provides valuable experience with the Kazar/Blue Marvel combo.
The meta is dynamic. The "Activate" ability and new cards will significantly impact future iterations. Happy Snapping!
