Mastering Marvel Snap's New Cards: Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben Deck Strategies
With the influx of new cards in Marvel Snap, navigating the meta can be challenging. This guide analyzes optimal deck builds featuring Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben, recently added cards.
Understanding the New Cards:
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Gorgon (2-cost, 3-power): "Ongoing: Your opponent's cards not starting in their deck cost 1 more (max 6)." A potent counter to decks relying on generated cards, particularly Arishem and Discard variants. However, effects like Mobius or anti-Ongoing cards (Rogue, Enchantress) negate Gorgon's impact.
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Laufey (4-cost, 5-power): "On Reveal: Steal 1 Power from each other card here." A powerful card, especially with multiple cards in the opposing location. Zabu synergizes well, enabling earlier deployment with cards like Diamondback and Ajax.
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Uncle Ben (1-cost, 2-power): "When this card is destroyed, replace it with Spider-Man." This functions as a Destroy-enabler, similar to Bucky Barnes, working best with cards like Carnage, Venom, and Lady Deathstrike. His destruction triggers Spider-Man's relocation and card-stealing ability.
Top Deck Strategies:
These cards aren't game-changers individually, except perhaps Laufey in Toxic Ajax decks. Here are sample deck lists (note: card availability may influence optimal substitutions):
Gorgon Deck:
This deck leverages Ongoing effects and discounted high-cost cards. Series 5 cards (Moonstone, Anti-Venom/Iron Lad) are key but replaceable.
- Ant-Man
- Ravonna Renslayer
- Gorgon
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Mystique
- Mister Fantastic
- Luke Cage
- Captain America
- Moonstone
- Anti-Venom (or Iron Lad)
- Iron Man
- Spectrum
Laufey Deck (Toxic Ajax):
This deck focuses on controlling locations with powerful effects. It heavily relies on Series 5 cards (US Agent, Diamondback, Red Guardian, Malekith, Anti-Venom, Ajax). Substitutions are possible, but optimal synergy may be compromised.
- Zabu
- Hazmat
- Scorpion
- US Agent
- Luke Cage
- Diamondback
- Red Guardian
- Laufey
- Malekith
- Anti-Venom
- Man-Thing
- Ajax
Uncle Ben Deck (Destroy Synergy):
This deck aims to disrupt the opponent while utilizing card destruction and discounted high-cost cards. Series 5 cards (Iron Patriot, Baron Zemo, Misery) are crucial for optimal performance.
- The Hood
- Uncle Ben
- Yondu
- Cable
- Iron Patriot (or Red Guardian)
- Killmonger
- Baron Zemo
- Gladiator
- Shang-Chi
- Misery
- Lady Deathstrike
- Death
Sanctum Showdown Grind Recommendation:
Acquiring all three cards requires 3600 Charms, a significant investment. Unless you're dedicated to affliction-style decks (Laufey), focusing on obtaining Series 4 and 5 cards through other means might be more efficient.
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