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Marvel Snap Deck Guide: September 2024 Edition

This month's Marvel Snap (Free) meta analysis arrives a bit early to compensate for last month's delay. A new season brings fresh cards and potential shifts in the power balance. While last month saw a relatively balanced meta, the introduction of new cards, particularly those with the "Activate" ability, promises significant changes. Remember, today's top deck might be obsolete tomorrow! This guide offers a snapshot of the current meta, but continuous experimentation is key.

These decks represent the strongest current contenders, assuming a complete card collection. In addition to the top five, I've included a couple of more accessible and fun options for players with smaller collections.

The Young Avengers cards haven't drastically altered the meta, with Kate Bishop proving consistently strong and Marvel Boy bolstering 1-cost decks. However, the new Amazing Spider-Season and the "Activate" ability are game-changers, hinting at a drastically different meta next month.

Top Tier Decks

Kazar and Gilgamesh

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

This surprisingly strong deck leverages the Young Avengers. It utilizes the familiar low-cost card strategy, buffed by Kazar and Blue Marvel. Marvel Boy provides additional buffs, while Gilgamesh thrives in this high-buff environment. Kate Bishop offers flexibility and cost reduction for Mockingbird.

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

Silver Surfer remains a dominant force, with minor adjustments for balance changes and new cards. The classic Nova/Killmonger combo provides early boosts. Forge enhances Brood's clones, Gwenpool buffs hand cards, Shaw benefits from buffs, Hope provides extra energy, Cassandra Nova steals opponent's power, and Surfer/Absorbing Man secures victory. Copycat replaces Red Guardian as a versatile tool.

Spectrum and Man-Thing Ongoing Strategy

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 surprisingly competitive. This deck utilizes cards with Ongoing abilities, boosted by Spectrum's end-game buff. The Luke Cage/Man-Thing synergy is potent, with Luke protecting against US Agent. This deck's ease of play and Cosmo's increasing utility make it a strong contender.

Discard Dracula

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

This classic Apocalypse-style Discard deck incorporates the buffed Moon Knight. Morbius and Dracula are the key cards, aiming for a final turn Apocalypse/Dracula combo. The Collector can provide unexpected value with sufficient Swarm plays.

Destroy Deck

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

The Destroy deck remains largely unchanged, with Attuma's recent buff making him a valuable addition. The strategy focuses on destroying Deadpool and Wolverine, utilizing X-23 for extra energy, and finishing with Nimrod or Knull. The absence of Arnim Zola reflects the increasing prevalence of counter-measures.

Fun and Accessible Decks

Darkhawk's Return

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

This deck utilizes Darkhawk's unique abilities, combined with Korg and Rockslide to flood the opponent's deck. Spider-Ham, Cassandra Nova, and discard effects enhance the strategy.

Budget Kazar

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

A beginner-friendly version of the Kazar deck, providing a learning experience for the core combo. While less consistent than the top-tier version, it teaches valuable strategies.

The September meta is dynamic. The "Activate" ability and new cards will likely reshape the meta significantly by October. Keep experimenting and adapting to stay competitive! Happy Snapping!