Mastering Marvel Snap's Newest Cards: Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben
With the influx of new cards in Marvel Snap, staying updated can be challenging. This guide dissects the optimal deck strategies for Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben, helping you leverage their unique abilities.
Video Guide (Jump to Section):
- Gorgon's Mechanics
- Laufey's Mechanics
- Uncle Ben's Mechanics
- Top Decks Featuring Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben
- Is Grinding Sanctum Showdown Worth It?
Gorgon: A Costly Counter
Gorgon (2-cost, 3-power) possesses an "Ongoing" ability: Opponent's cards not starting in their deck cost 1 more (max 6). This directly counters Arishem decks and impacts strategies relying on hand-filling, such as Discard decks. However, Mobius M. Mobius, Rogue, or Enchantress can negate Gorgon's effect.
Laufey: Power Stealing Prowess
Laufey (4-cost, 5-power) boasts an "On Reveal" ability: Steal 1 Power from each other card at the location. With four cards on the opposing location, Laufey becomes a formidable 13-power card. Zabu synergizes well, enhancing Laufey's effectiveness in decks featuring Diamondback and Ajax.
Uncle Ben: A Spider-Man Surprise
Uncle Ben (1-cost, 2-power) triggers Spider-Man (2-cost, 4-power) upon destruction. Spider-Man's "On Reveal" ability moves him to another location and pulls an enemy card. Uncle Ben complements Destroy-focused decks with cards like Carnage, Venom, and Lady Deathstrike, offering a viable alternative to Bucky Barnes.
Top Deck Strategies
These cards aren't universally game-changing, except perhaps Laufey in affliction-based Ajax decks.
Gorgon Deck:
- 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
This deck leverages Ongoing effects with Moonstone, aiming for discounted Iron Man and Mystique plays. Series 5 cards (Moonstone, Anti-Venom) can be substituted with Iron Lad if unavailable.
Laufey Deck (Toxic Ajax):
- Zabu
- Hazmat
- Scorpion
- U.S. Agent
- Luke Cage
- Diamondback
- Red Guardian
- Laufey
- Malekith
- Anti-Venom
- Man-Thing
- Ajax
This deck heavily relies on Series 5 cards (U.S. Agent, Diamondback, Red Guardian, Malekith, Anti-Venom, Ajax). Red Guardian could be replaced with Rocket Raccoon and Groot (also Series 5). The strategy involves securing one lane with Ajax while dominating another with U.S. Agent and Diamondback.
Uncle Ben Deck:
- The Hood
- Uncle Ben
- Yondu
- Cable
- Iron Patriot
- Killmonger
- Baron Zemo
- Gladiator
- Shang-Chi
- Misery
- Lady Deathstrike
- Death
This deck requires Series 5 cards (Iron Patriot, Baron Zemo, Misery). Iron Patriot could be substituted with Red Guardian. The win condition involves disrupting the opponent's deck while utilizing card destruction and counter-strategies.
Sanctum Showdown: Worth the Grind?
Acquiring all three cards costs 3600 Charms – a substantial investment. Only Laufey offers significant value for affliction deck enthusiasts. Consider prioritizing 2250 Charms for Series 4 and 5 cards based on your collection needs.
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