den
Den has been in love with strategy games for as long as he can remember, starting with the Heroes of Might and Magic series as a kid. Card games came around the middle school - Yu-Gi-Oh! and then Magic: The Gathering.
Hearthstone and Legends of Runeterra has been his real breakthrough and he has been a coach, writer, and caster on the French scene for many years now. He now coaches aspiring pro players and writes various articles on these games.
Marvel Snap Metagame Tier List, May 30th, 2023: High Evolutionary, a Meta Earthquake!
A lot to cover in this week's evolving Marvel Snap Meta Tier List! Follow along with Den as he guides you through the constantly changing metagame, with the impact of High Evolutionary, Kitty Pryde, and the OTA Balance Updates!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Guardians’ Greatest Hits Week 4: High Evolutionary Impacts the Infinite Climb!
The Marvel Snap metagame never stops changing. This week, two top archetypes return to punish the popularity of High Evolutionary. Read on to find out more!
Marvel Snap Pool (Series) 3 Card Tier List
Wandering what the chase cards of Pool Three are and what to prioritize from your free Seasonal Series 3 card or pin from the Token Shop ahead of time? In this latest update, we break down the staples and the duds of Marvel Snap's final and deepest pool of cards!
Marvel Snap OTA Balance Update Analysis and Decks – May 25, 2023: Black Bolt Too Strong? An Update on the Future of OTA Patches
This week's OTA balance update brought some exciting changes! A big nerf to one of the most popular decks, and a new tool for a fringe deck that could push it into metagame contention. Read about all the juicy details here!
Best High Evolutionary Decks: Impact on Meta After Day 1
Den dissects the use of High Evolutionary across different deck archetypes after the first day of its release.
High Evolutionary Is NOT As Good As You Think: Potential Builds, Impact on Meta, and Counters
Is High Evolutionary the game-altering card everyone expects it to be, or will it be the next Kang? Find out in this piece where den puts on his most villainous hat and tries to talk you into keeping your Collector's Tokens!
Marvel Snap Metagame Tier List, May 23rd, 2023: Kitty Pryde Dominates – Wave Strikes Back!
Two new-ish cards have entered the Marvel Snap metagame and fight a battle for best in the game. It's Wave vs. Kitty Pryde, and den is here to show you which side you should be on to get to Infinite!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Guardians’ Greatest Hits Week 3: Old and Forgotten Archetypes Still Got It!
This has been quite an exciting week after Marvel Snap's big monthly balance patch came in and shook up the metagame. What decks are on top? Find out here!
Nebula Control Detailed Deck Guide: CODE RED – Lock It Down!
There's a brand new archetype in Marvel Snap that is built around the May 2023 Season Pass card - Nebula. Our resident deck expert den has written a guide so you can play it too!
Best Kitty Pryde Decks: Impact on Meta After Return
All players have now received Kitty Pryde for free in their collection! Here are the best decks to make use of the returned and fixed card.
Marvel Snap May 16, 2023 Balance Update Analysis and Decks to Play on Day 1 of Patch: Changes at Every Level!
What a crazy patch! In the midst of this thriving Marvel Snap metagame, Second Dinner have released a patch that promises to thoroughly shake things up. See what changes were made in here!
Marvel Snap Metagame Tier List, May 16th, 2023: Iron Lad Joins Sera and Wave as Marvel Snap Defining Cards!
The Marvel Snap metagame this week is still diverse as ever, but with the ability to include Iron Lad in basically every deck. Find out the latest up to date decks that the new recent cards have thrust into the spotlight here!
Howard the Duck Decks to Try on Day 1 and Strategy Guide: It’s a Duck!
How strong will knowing the top card of your deck be with Marvel Snap's newest card Howard the Duck? In this theorycraft session with Den, find out what decks could potentially best use this extra information, and whether it is worth the 6,000 Collector's Tokens!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Guardians’ Greatest Hits Week 2: A New Card and OTA Balance Updates Have Successfully Impacted the Metagame!
In this week's edition of Infinite Decks of the Week, we feature decks that make use of the new hyped card Iron Lad, and the recently buffed Orka and Venom! Plus, we also have the usual trustworthy archetypes. Check out the lists in here!
Discard Dracula Detailed Deck Guide: Less Cards, More Points!
Learn how to play and build the best classic Discard deck archetype in Marvel Snap featuring Dracula in this detailed deck guide!
OTA Balance Update Analysis and Decks – May 11, 2023: Venom Looking Kind of Hot All of a Sudden?
Venom is the big winner in this week's OTA Balance Update! Find out how these card changes will affect the current meta and the usual decks you can try to highlight them.
Sera Surfer Detailed Deck Guide
Sera Surfer has had a consistent spot in the Marvel Snap metagame since Silver Surfer's release in December. Our resident deck expert den wrote a guide so you can play the deck like the pros!
Best Series (Pool) 3 Advanced Decks
Our most up to date best competitive Marvel Snap decks and archetypes you can build with only cards up to Series (Pool) 3, without Series 4 or 5 cards!
Marvel Snap Metagame Tier List, May 9th, 2023: A Brand New Deck Tops the Tier List!
With a new season starting, an OTA balance patch every week, and highly impactful cards releasing this month, the metagame is constantly changing. Find out which decks are the best now!
20 Iron Lad Decks to Try on Day 1 and Strategy Guide: The Best Card in Marvel Snap
Marvel Snap's newest card Iron Lad is being touted as the best card in the game, at least according to Den. With a whopping 20 theorycraft decks this time around, that may be true!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Guardians’ Greatest Hits Week 1: Stature and Nebula Are the Highlights of the New Season!
Nebula and Stature makes their presence felt for the Guardians Greatest Hits season! In this week's Infinite Decks of the Week, let's find out how the meta has evolved with some standout decks!
OTA Balance Update Analysis and Decks – May 4, 2023: Is It Cerebro 2’s Time To Shine?
How will the balance changes to Luke Cage, The Collector, and Orka affect the Marvel Snap meta going forward? We explain the implications and most importantly, have decks for you to try on day 1!
TYB 616 Open: Marvel Snap Zone Partners With the Biggest Online Tournament to Date!
Compete in the $1,000 TYB 616 Open to honor a member of the community.
Marvel Snap Metagame Tier List, May 2nd, 2023: Will Sera and Wave Take Over the New Season?
Our Meta Tier List this week is packed with decks that benefited from the recent OTA balance patch. Check out the decks to play (or the decks to beat) for the brand new season!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Animals Assemble Week 4: The OTA Patch Makes a Huge Impact on the Climb To Infinite!
With the massive changes from Thursday's OTA update, this week's Infinite decks are full of spice! Tons of deck breakdowns are included in addition to the decklists.
OTA Balance Update Analysis and Decks – April 27, 2023: Is Enchantress Marvel Snap’s New Queen?
This week's OTA balance updates bring some huge changes to the Marvel Snap metagame. Come see the new Shanna decks we have cooked up!
Top 4 Players from Europe’s Biggest Tournament Share Insight on Their Line Ups
Get an in depth look at how the Top 4 players from Exploria's Framebreak Tournament chose their decks!
Marvel Snap Metagame Tier List, April 25th, 2023: Why is Everyone Playing Super-Skrull!?
This week's Marvel Snap Meta Tier List shows just how impactful the most recent balance patch was with 14 featured decks - there are four in Tier 1 alone! You can read about each and every one in here.
Infinite Decks of the Week – Animals Assemble Week 3: The Top Decks After the April 18th Balance Patch
Which decks have risen to the top of the ladder in the wake of the April 18th balance patch? This installment of Infinite Decks of the Week by den has the answers!
Pool (Series) 3 Beginner Decks Part 1 (A to D): 87 Decks for Every Pool 3 Card
Our up to date guide on the best competitive budget Marvel Snap decks built with only 1 card from Pool (Series) 3 and the rest in Pool 1 and 2. There is one deck for every card!
Pool (Series) 3 Beginner Decks Part 2 (E to M): 84 Decks for Every Pool 3 Card
Our up to date guide on the best competitive budget Marvel Snap decks built with only 1 card from Pool (Series) 3 and the rest in Pool 1 and 2. There is one deck for every card!
Pool (Series) 3 Beginner Decks Part 3 (N to Z): 92 Decks for Every Pool 3 Card
Our up to date guide on the best competitive budget Marvel Snap decks built with only 1 card from Pool (Series) 3 and the rest in Pool 1 and 2. There is one deck for every card!
Marvel Snap April 18, 2023 Balance Update Analysis and Decks to Play on Day 1 of Patch: THIS IS NOT A DRILL – LEADER IS BACK!
Here is den's breakdown of the INSANE changes from the most recent patch in Marvel Snap! What cards and decks will be taking over the metagame?
Marvel Snap April 18, 2023 Balance Patch Preview, State of the Meta, and Tier List Update
Everybody expects the omnipresent Shuri Zero to receive another nerf in the next balance patch. But is that really what's best for the Marvel Snap metagame? Learn what den thinks in here, along with a minor Meta Tier List update!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Animals Assemble Week 2: Proactive Decks Are Making a Comeback!
This has been an exciting week for Infinite decks on the ladder! Many interesting builds have earned Marvel Snap's highest prestige, and they could be a sign of the meta to come after the balance patch. Check out the decks and their commentary here!
Galactus Detailed Deck Guide: Space is Overrated!
Learn how to play and build the best Galactus decks in Marvel Snap in this detailed deck guide!
Adapting to Constant Meta Changes: Marvel Snap’s Strongest Card Packages
With an environment that will be constantly changing from the new OTA balance changes, what are you supposed to do when your deck gets nerfed? This guide by den breaks down the strongest packages in Marvel Snap that you can include in your decks!
Bounce Detailed Deck Guide: Jump Around!
This is a guide to one of the most difficult yet enjoyable archetypes in Marvel Snap, and a personal favorite of den: Bounce! Learn how to play with your shiny new Hit Monkey in a fun and skill-intensive deck!
Marvel Snap Metagame Tier List, April 11th, 2023: Animals Assemble Week 1 and Post OTA Balance Update
There have been massive changes in this week's Tier List! Two brand new things (the OTA balance changes and Hit Monkey) have really shaken things up in the Marvel Snap metagame. Find out where each deck stands here!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Animals Assemble Week 1: The Monkey is a Hit!
The first week of the Animals Assemble season is in the books, and Hit Monkey (along with a surprise balance patch) have shaken up the meta! Find out what decks and spicy brews made it to the Infinite rank this week in this article.