Unlock Lasher, a Powerful New Symbiote in Marvel Snap
The Marvel Rivals season in Marvel Snap is winding down, but a free reward awaits those willing to tackle the returning High Voltage game mode: Lasher, a symbiote from October's We Are Venom season. Is this latest addition worth the effort? Let's find out.
Lasher's Abilities in Marvel Snap
Lasher is a 2-power, 2-cost card with a unique ability: Activate: Afflict an enemy card here with negative Power equal to this card’s Power.
Essentially, Lasher inflicts -2 power on an opponent's card unless boosted. Given Marvel Snap's numerous buff options, Lasher offers more strategic potential than free cards like Agony and King Etri.
For example, Namora can transform Lasher into a 7-power card, or even a 12-power card when combined with Wong or Odin, resulting in a -14 or -24 power impact. He synergizes particularly well with the season pass card, Galacta.
Remember, as an Activate card, playing Lasher by turn 5 maximizes its effect.
Optimal Lasher Decks
While Lasher's optimal role is still developing, he fits well within established meta decks featuring buffing capabilities, such as Silver Surfer decks. These decks often lack space for 2-cost cards, but Lasher's late-game activation can significantly alter power dynamics. Consider this decklist example (available via Untapped):
Nova, Forge, Lasher, Okoye, Brood, Silver Surfer, Killmonger, Nakia, Red Guardian, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, Galacta
This deck features several expensive Series 5 cards (Red Guardian, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, and Galacta). However, cards like Juggernaut or Polaris can substitute for most, excluding Galacta. Lasher serves as a third target for Forge, often best saved for Brood or Sebastian Shaw. After playing Galacta on turn 4, Lasher becomes crucial for utilizing remaining buff options, effectively becoming a 10-power card (a 5-power card plus a -5 power affliction).
Another deck showcasing Lasher's potential (also available via Untapped):
Agony, Zabu, Lasher, Psylocke, Hulk Buster, Jeff!, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Spider, Galacta, Gwenpool, Symbiote Spider-Man, Namora
This high-cost deck relies heavily on Series 5 cards (Scarlet Spider, Galacta, Gwenpool, Symbiote Spider-Man, and Namora). Jeff! can be replaced with Nightcrawler. The strategy centers on using Galacta, Gwenpool, and Namora to enhance cards like Lasher and Scarlet Spider, spreading power across the board. Zabu and Psylocke expedite the deployment of 4-cost cards, while Symbiote Spider-Man reactivates Namora. Jeff! and Hulk Buster offer backup.
Is the High Voltage Grind Worth It?
In a progressively expensive game like Marvel Snap, acquiring Lasher through High Voltage is worthwhile if you have the time. High Voltage offers numerous rewards before unlocking Lasher, making the grind potentially rewarding. While not a guaranteed meta staple, Lasher, much like Agony, is likely to find a place in several meta-relevant decks.
