With the constant influx of new cards in Marvel Snap, keeping up can be quite the challenge. Fortunately, The Escapist is here to help you navigate through the latest additions. Let's delve into the best strategies for utilizing Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben in your decks.
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- How Gorgon Works in Marvel Snap
- How Laufey Works in Marvel Snap
- How Uncle Ben Works in Marvel Snap
- Best Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben Decks in Marvel Snap
- Should You Grind Sanctum Showdown in Marvel Rivals for Gorgon, Laufey & Uncle Ben?
How Gorgon Works in Marvel Snap
Gorgon is a 2-cost, 3-power card with an ability that reads: "Ongoing: Your opponent’s cards that didn’t start in their deck cost 1 more. (maximum 6)"
This card is a powerful counter to Arishem decks, as it increases the cost of cards not originally in the deck. It also impacts Discard decks that generate cards like Swarms or rely on Iron Patriot rolls, although these aren't as common. However, its effects can be negated by cards like Mobius M. Mobius or anti-Ongoing cards such as Rogue or Enchantress.
How Laufey Works in Marvel Snap
Laufey is a 4-cost, 5-power card with an ability that reads: "On Reveal: Steal 1 Power from each other card here."
This card's impact can be significant, especially when there are four cards in the same location, making Laufey effectively a 13-power card. It's similar to Spider-Woman but enhanced, as Laufey can be discounted with Zabu, making it easier to synergize with cards like Diamondback and Ajax.
How Uncle Ben Works in Marvel Snap
Uncle Ben is a 1-cost, 2-power card with 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 that reads: "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, functioning similarly to Bucky Barnes but with the added advantage of summoning Spider-Man.
Best Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben Decks in Marvel Snap
While these cards are "free," they aren't necessarily game-changers, except perhaps Laufey for those interested in affliction-style Ajax decks. Let's explore how to best incorporate them into your strategies.
Gorgon Deck
You can slot Gorgon into various decks, and here's a solid option:
- 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
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The Series 5 cards in this deck are Moonstone and Anti-Venom, which you can replace with Iron Lad if needed. This deck excels in game modes like Conquest, where Arishem decks are prevalent, and Gorgon can be buffed by Spectrum, while Moonstone can further increase the cost of your opponent's generated cards. The primary win condition is stacking Ongoing effects with Moonstone or getting Iron Man and Mystique discounted for a powerful final turn.
Laufey Deck
Laufey fits nicely into a Toxic Ajax deck:
- Zabu
- Hazmat
- Scorpion
- US Agent
- Luke Cage
- Diamondback
- Red Guardian
- Laufey
- Malekith
- Anti-Venom
- Man-Thing
- Ajax
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This deck includes several Series 5 cards, but they're essential for its effectiveness, with the exception of Red Guardian, which you could replace with Rocket Racoon and Groot (also Series 5). Once Luke Cage's popularity wanes, this deck could be a formidable force. The goal is to dominate one lane with Ajax while winning another with cards like US Agent and Diamondback. Anti-Venom and Malekith provide additional strategic advantages.
Uncle Ben Deck
Uncle Ben is the trickiest to incorporate, but here's an attempt:
- The Hood
- Uncle Ben
- Yondu
- Cable
- Iron Patriot
- Killmonger
- Baron Zemo
- Gladiator
- Shang-Chi
- Misery
- Lady Deathstrike
- Death
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The Series 5 cards here are Iron Patriot, Baron Zemo, and Misery, with the latter two being essential. You could swap Iron Patriot for Red Guardian. This deck aims to disrupt your opponent's strategy while discounting your own Death, retriggering card effects with Misery, and countering with Killmonger, Shang-Chi, and Lady Deathstrike. Both Killmonger and Deathstrike can destroy Uncle Ben, summoning Spider-Man to further disrupt your opponent.
Should You Grind Sanctum Showdown in Marvel Rivals for Gorgon, Laufey & Uncle Ben?
Acquiring one of these three cards in the new game mode costs 1200 Charms, totaling 3600 Charms for all three. While Laufey might be worth it for those who enjoy affliction decks, the overall value may not justify the cost. Instead, consider spending 2250 Charms on unowned Series 4 and 5 cards, which could diversify your collection more effectively.
And those are the best Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben decks in Marvel Snap.
Marvel Snap is available to play now.
