Keeping up with the influx of new cards in *Marvel Snap* can be a challenge, but don't worry—*The Escapist* is here to guide you through the best decks featuring Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben. Let's dive into how these cards work and the best ways to incorporate them into your strategies.
Jump To:
- How Gorgon Works in Marvel Snap
- How Laufey Works in Marvel Snap
- How Uncle Ben Works in Marvel Snap
- Best Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben Decks in Marvel Snap
- Should You Grind Sanctum Showdown in Marvel Rivals for Gorgon, Laufey & Uncle Ben?
How Gorgon Works in Marvel Snap
Gorgon is a 2-cost, 3-power card with an ability that reads: "Ongoing: Your opponent’s cards that didn’t start in their deck cost 1 more. (maximum 6)"
This card is a direct counter to Arishem decks and also affects strategies like Discard, which utilize cards such as Swarms, Iron Patriot rolls, and occasionally Devil Dinosaur. However, its impact can be negated by cards like Mobius M. Mobius or anti-Ongoing effects from Rogue or Enchantress.
How Laufey Works in Marvel Snap
Laufey is a 4-cost, 5-power card with an ability that reads: "On Reveal: Steal 1 Power from each other card here."
This effect can be highly impactful, especially with four cards in the opposite location, turning Laufey into an effective 13-power card. Laufey is somewhat similar to Spider-Woman but offers better synergy, particularly when discounted by Zabu, and works well with cards like Diamondback and Ajax.
How Uncle Ben Works in Marvel Snap
Uncle Ben is a 1-cost, 2-power card with an ability that reads: "When this card is destroyed, replace it with Spider-Man."
Spider-Man, in turn, is a 2-cost, 4-power card with an ability that reads: "On Reveal: Move to another location and pull an enemy card from here to there." Uncle Ben synergizes well with Destroy enablers like Carnage, Venom, and Lady Deathstrike, functioning similarly to Bucky Barnes.
Best Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben Decks in Marvel Snap
While these cards are "free," they aren't necessarily must-haves, except perhaps Laufey for those interested in affliction-style Ajax decks. Let's explore how to best utilize them:
Gorgon Deck
Gorgon can be slotted into various decks. Here's a versatile list:
- 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
Click here to copy this list from Untapped.
The Series 5 cards in this deck are Moonstone and Anti-Venom, which can be replaced with Iron Lad if needed. This deck excels in game modes like Conquest, where Arishem decks are common, and Gorgon can be buffed by Spectrum and Moonstone to increase the cost of your opponent's generated cards.
The main win condition is stacking Ongoing effects with Moonstone or getting Iron Man and Mystique discounted for a powerful final turn.
Laufey Deck
Laufey fits well into the Toxic Ajax deck:
- Zabu
- Hazmat
- Scorpion
- US Agent
- Luke Cage
- Diamondback
- Red Guardian
- Laufey
- Malekith
- Anti-Venom
- Man-Thing
- Ajax
Click here to copy this list from Untapped.
This deck contains several Series 5 cards, which are essential except for Red Guardian, who can be replaced by Rocket Raccoon and Groot (also Series 5). Once Luke Cage's popularity wanes, this deck will be formidable, aiming to win one lane with Ajax while dominating another with cards like US Agent and Diamondback. Anti-Venom and Malekith enhance the deck's effectiveness.
Uncle Ben Deck
Uncle Ben is the least impactful of the three and challenging to integrate effectively. Here's an attempt:
- The Hood
- Uncle Ben
- Yondu
- Cable
- Iron Patriot
- Killmonger
- Baron Zemo
- Gladiator
- Shang-Chi
- Misery
- Lady Deathstrike
- Death
Click here to copy this list from Untapped.
The Series 5 cards here are Iron Patriot, Baron Zemo, and Misery, with the latter two being crucial. Iron Patriot can be swapped for Red Guardian. The strategy involves disrupting your opponent's deck while discounting your Death, retriggering card effects with Misery, and countering with Killmonger, Shang-Chi, and Lady Deathstrike. Destroying Uncle Ben spawns Spider-Man, further disrupting your opponent's plans.
Should You Grind Sanctum Showdown in Marvel Rivals for Gorgon, Laufey & Uncle Ben?
Acquiring these three cards in the new game mode costs 3600 Charms, which is substantial. Laufey is the only card worth considering if you're into affliction decks. It might be more beneficial to spend 2250 Charms on unowned Series 4 and 5 cards, depending on your collection, as the chances of pulling multiple cards are limited.
And there you have it—the best Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben decks in *Marvel Snap*. Whether you're looking to counter specific strategies or enhance your existing decks, these cards offer unique opportunities to shake up your gameplay.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*
