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Marvel Snap Deck Guide: September 2024 Edition

This month's Marvel Snap (Free) meta is surprisingly balanced, but the new season introduces fresh cards and the game-changing "Activate" ability, promising significant shifts. This guide presents top-tier decks, assuming a complete card collection, alongside more accessible options for players with smaller collections. Remember, meta decks are fluid; adapt your strategies accordingly.

While many Young Avengers cards haven't drastically altered the meta, the new Amazing Spider-Season and "Activate" mechanic are poised to shake things up considerably. Next month's meta will likely be drastically different.

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 deck utilizes low-cost cards buffed by Kazar and Blue Marvel. Marvel Boy provides additional buffs, Gilgamesh capitalizes on these boosts, Kate Bishop offers flexibility and cost reduction for Mockingbird. Its long-term viability 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

This refined Silver Surfer deck incorporates balance adjustments and new cards. Nova/Killmonger provide early boosts, Forge enhances Brood clones, Gwenpool buffs hand cards, Shaw benefits from buffs, Hope provides extra energy, Cassandra Nova drains opponent power, and Surfer/Absorbing Man secures victory. Copycat replaces Red Guardian as a versatile tool.

3. 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 shines here, with Spectrum providing a powerful final-turn buff. The Luke Cage/Man-Thing combo is effective, and Cosmo's utility is expected to increase. This deck is relatively easy to play.

4. Discard Dracula Domination

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

This classic Apocalypse-style Discard deck incorporates the buffed Moon Knight. Morbius and Dracula are key cards, aiming for a final-turn Apocalypse/Dracula combo. The Collector provides potential additional points.

5. The Unstoppable Destroy Deck

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

The classic Destroy deck, featuring the buffed Attuma. Focus on destroying Deadpool and Wolverine, utilize X-23 for extra energy, and finish with Nimrod or Knull. The absence of Arnim Zola reflects the increasing prevalence of counter-measures.

Fun and 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

A fun deck centered around Darkhawk, utilizing Korg and Rockslide to populate the opponent's deck, and including disruptive cards like Spider-Ham and Cassandra Nova.

7. Budget-Friendly 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, teaching the core combo mechanics without requiring rare cards. It lacks the consistency of the top-tier version but provides valuable learning experience.

The September meta is dynamic. The new "Activate" ability and balance changes will significantly impact future decks. Keep adapting, and happy snapping!