The halls of Xavier's Institute are buzzing once again in Marvel Snap, as the May season introduces a thrilling theme centered around the New X-Men. This season brings a fresh wave of excitement with new characters and locations that are set to shake up your matches.

Leading the charge is the newest addition to the squad, Esme Cuckoo. As a telepathic clone of Emma Frost, Esme brings a no-nonsense approach to the game with her powerful On Reveal effect. This effect pulls a card from your deck, adjusts its cost to three with four Power, and hands it to you, ready to unleash its potential like a psychic grenade.

But Esme is just the beginning. Throughout May, Marvel Snap will introduce a new Series 5 mutant each week, each adding unique twists to your strategies. From Surge's electrifying presence to Prodigy's strategic mind, and the healing abilities of Elixir to Xorn's unpredictable nature, these characters will keep you on your toes with cost reductions, copycat tactics, and resurrection tricks. Don't miss out on Captain Carter's seasonal pack, making a return for those who missed it earlier.

New locations this month are equally dramatic. The Pit of Exile challenges players to rethink their strategies by shutting down big power plays, encouraging leaner builds and smarter sequencing. On the other hand, Genosha sets the stage for dramatic final turns by clearing all but your most expensive card at the buzzer. Both locations are poised to change the dynamics of your usual decks.

For the best deck-building advice, be sure to check out our Marvel Snap tier list.

Beyond the battles, Marvel Snap is offering three new collection albums this month. Kicking off on May 8th is a collaboration with Penny Arcade, featuring Mike Krahulik's unique variants. This is followed by a chibi-themed collection from Rian Gonzales on May 15th, and wrapping up the month on May 30th is a disco-themed dance fest featuring groove-worthy variants of Deadpool, Spider-Man, and Dazzler.

Dive into the excitement by downloading Marvel Snap for free and visiting the official website for more information.