Marvel Snap Deck Guide: September 2024 Edition

This month's Marvel Snap (Free) deck guide arrives a bit early to compensate for last month's delay. A new season brings fresh cards and meta shifts, so let's explore the top decks and some fun alternatives. Remember, meta decks are fluid; these are snapshots of current strengths. These guides offer valuable insights, but experimentation is key.

Most decks assume a complete card collection. Five top-tier decks and a couple of more accessible, fun options are presented below. While many Young Avengers cards haven't significantly impacted the meta, the new Amazing Spider-Season and Activate ability are game-changers; expect a drastically different meta next month.

Top-Tier Decks

1. Kazar and Gilgamesh

Cards: Ant-Man, Nebula, Squirrel Girl, Dazzler, Kate Bishop, Marvel Boy, Caeira, Shanna, Kazar, Blue Marvel, Gilgamesh, Mockingbird

This surprisingly strong Kazoo deck leverages low-cost cards buffed by Kazar and Blue Marvel. Marvel Boy provides additional buffs, while Gilgamesh thrives in this high-buff environment. Kate Bishop offers Dazzler synergy and cost reduction for Mockingbird. Its effectiveness remains to be seen.

2. Silver Surfer Still Reigns Supreme, Part II

Cards: Nova, Forge, Cassandra Nova, Brood, Silver Surfer, Killmonger, Hope Summers, Nocturne, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, Absorbing Man, Gwenpool

The enduring Silver Surfer deck receives minor tweaks. Nova/Killmonger provide early boosts, Forge enhances Brood clones, Gwenpool buffs hand cards, Shaw benefits from buffs, Hope provides energy, Cassandra Nova drains opponent power, and Surfer/Absorbing Man secure victory. Copycat replaces Red Guardian as a versatile tool.

3. Spectrum and Man-Thing Ongoing

Cards: Wasp, Ant-Man, Howard the Duck, Armor, US Agent, Lizard, Captain America, Cosmo, Luke Cage, Ms. Marvel, Man-Thing, Spectrum

The Ongoing archetype remains competitive. Spectrum's final-turn buff enhances Ongoing abilities. Luke Cage/Man-Thing synergy is potent, with Luke protecting cards from US Agent. Cosmo's utility is expected to increase. This deck's simplicity is a key advantage.

4. Discard Dracula

Cards: Blade, Morbius, The Collector, Swarm, Colleen Wing, Moon Knight, Corvus Glaive, Lady Sif, Dracula, Proxima Midnight, MODOK, Apocalypse

This classic Apocalypse Discard deck features a buffed Moon Knight. Morbius and Dracula are key cards, aiming for a final-turn Apocalypse/Dracula combo. The Collector offers potential cheeky plays.

5. Destroy

Cards: Deadpool, Niko Minoru, X-23, Carnage, Wolverine, Killmonger, Deathlok, Attuma, Nimrod, Knull, Death

The Destroy deck remains largely unchanged, with Attuma's buff making him a valuable addition. Focus on destroying Deadpool and Wolverine, generating energy with X-23, and finishing with Nimrod or Knull. Arnim Zola's absence reflects the rise of counter-measures.

Fun & Accessible Decks

6. Darkhawk's Return

Cards: The Hood, Spider-Ham, Korg, Niko Minoru, Cassandra Nova, Moon Knight, Rockslide, Viper, Proxima Midnight, Darkhawk, Blackbolt, Stature

This Darkhawk deck utilizes Korg/Rockslide to populate the opponent's deck, incorporates disruptive cards like Spider-Ham and Cassandra Nova, and includes discard elements to reduce Stature's cost.

7. Budget Kazar

Cards: Ant-Man, Elektra, Ice Man, Nightcrawler, Armor, Mister Fantastic, Cosmo, Kazar, Namor, Blue Marvel, Klaw, Onslaught

A beginner-friendly Kazar variant, lacking the top-tier deck's consistency but offering valuable experience with the Kazar/Blue Marvel combo and an Onslaught finisher.

The September meta is dynamic. The new Activate ability and balance changes will undoubtedly reshape the landscape by October. Enjoy the snap!