Keeping up with the flood of new cards in *Marvel Snap* can be overwhelming, but don't worry—*The Escapist* is here to guide you through the latest additions. Let's delve into the best strategies for utilizing Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben in your decks.
Gorgon, a 2-cost, 3-power card, boasts an ability that reads: "Ongoing: Your opponent’s cards that didn’t start in their deck cost 1 more. (maximum 6)." This makes Gorgon a formidable counter to decks like Arishem, as well as Discard decks that rely on cards like Swarm, Iron Patriot, and Devil Dinosaur. However, savvy opponents can counter Gorgon using Mobius M. Mobius or anti-Ongoing cards such as Rogue or Enchantress.
Laufey, a 4-cost, 5-power card, features an ability that states: "On Reveal: Steal 1 Power from each other card here." In a location with four cards, Laufey can effectively become a 13-power card, offering a potent effect similar to Spider-Woman but with the added advantage of being discountable by Zabu. This makes Laufey a great fit for decks featuring cards like Diamondback and Ajax.
Uncle Ben, a 1-cost, 2-power card, has an ability that reads: "When this card is destroyed, replace it with Spider-Man." Spider-Man, in turn, is a 2-cost, 4-power card with an ability: "On Reveal: Move to another location and pull an enemy card from here to there." Uncle Ben synergizes well with Destroy enablers like Carnage, Venom, and Lady Deathstrike, serving as an alternative to Bucky Barnes.
While these cards are not necessarily game-changers, they can enhance specific deck strategies. Let's explore how to best incorporate them:
Gorgon can be slotted into various decks. Here's a versatile list:
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This deck includes Series 5 cards like Moonstone and Anti-Venom, which can be replaced with Iron Lad if needed. The key strategy is to stack Ongoing effects with Moonstone or leverage discounted cards like Iron Man and Mystique for a powerful final turn.
Laufey fits well into the Toxic Ajax deck:
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This deck is heavy on Series 5 cards, but they're crucial for its effectiveness. The goal is to win a lane with Ajax while using cards like US Agent and Diamondback to dominate another lane. Anti-Venom and Malekith add valuable flexibility to the deck.
Incorporating Uncle Ben into a deck is challenging, but here's an attempt:
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This deck includes Series 5 cards like Iron Patriot, Baron Zemo, and Misery. The strategy focuses on disrupting the opponent's deck while enhancing your own with discounted Death, retriggering card effects with Misery, and countering with Killmonger, Shang-Chi, and Lady Deathstrike. When Uncle Ben is destroyed, Spider-Man's ability can further disrupt your opponent.
Acquiring these cards in the new game mode costs 1200 Charms each, totaling 3600 Charms for all three. Laufey stands out as the most valuable, especially for affliction decks. Instead of grinding for these specific cards, it might be more beneficial to spend 2250 Charms on unowned Series 4 and 5 cards, depending on your collection's needs.
And there you have it—the best Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben decks in Marvel Snap. Happy gaming!
Marvel Snap is available to play now.