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 strategies for utilizing Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben, providing top-tier deck builds for each.

Video Recommendations (Jump to Section)

• How Gorgon Functions in Marvel Snap
• Understanding Laufey's Mechanics in Marvel Snap
• Uncle Ben's Role in Marvel Snap
• Top Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben Decks
• Is Grinding Sanctum Showdown Worth It?

Gorgon: A Deep Dive

Gorgon (2-cost, 3-power): "Ongoing: Your opponent's cards not starting in their deck cost 1 more (max 6)."

Gorgon directly counters Arishem decks and impacts strategies relying on hand-filling, such as Discard decks. However, his effect is negated by cards like Mobius M. Mobius, Rogue, or Enchantress.

Laufey: Power Manipulation

Laufey (4-cost, 5-power): "On Reveal: Steal 1 Power from each other card here."

Laufey's effectiveness hinges on the number of cards at the targeted location. With four opposing cards, Laufey becomes a formidable 13-power card. Zabu synergizes well, reducing Laufey's cost and enhancing compatibility with cards like Diamondback and Ajax.

Uncle Ben: A Strategic Sacrifice

Uncle Ben (1-cost, 2-power): "When this card is destroyed, replace it with Spider-Man."

Uncle Ben's value lies in his synergy with Destroy effects (Carnage, Venom, Lady Deathstrike), acting as a Bucky Barnes alternative. His destruction triggers Spider-Man (2-cost, 4-power): "On Reveal: Move to another location and pull an enemy card from here to there."

Optimal Deck Strategies

While not universally game-changing, these cards offer strategic advantages in specific deck compositions.

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 needed.

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 focuses on 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 utilizes card destruction and disruption. Series 5 cards (Iron Patriot, Baron Zemo, Misery) are crucial; however, Iron Patriot could be swapped for Red Guardian. The win condition involves disrupting the opponent's deck while leveraging the effects of The Hood, Yondu, and Misery.

Sanctum Showdown: Worth the Grind?

Acquiring all three cards requires 3600 Charms – a significant investment. Laufey is the most valuable for affliction-based decks. Consider prioritizing Series 4 and 5 cards based on your collection before committing to this grind.

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