Is Marvel Snap Suffering From Power Creep? The Best Decks Have Never Felt So Good!
The short answer is...
Well, there is no short answer. You'll have to read this master class in card game analysis by den to find out!
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 Conquest Meta Tier List: August 23, 2023 – A Trio Separates From the Pack
As the best decks continue to push ahead of the others, the Marvel Snap metagame in Conquest is starting to make more sense. But with the release of X-23 and Silver Samurai, we might be on the cusp of some big changes! Find out what den thinks here!
Marvel Snap Ranked Meta Tier List: August 21, 2023 – An Elite Group Rules Marvel Snap
Each week, the top decks of the Marvel Snap metagame rise to the top like gold in a prospector's pan. We're starting to see an elite group of decks once the rest have been sifted away. If you want to know who is in this "elite group", look no further than this week's Tier List!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Finally an OTA With Minimal Impact!
The top decks this season are slowly starting to refine their lists and make themselves known among all the flexible options. If you were curious as to what they might be, den has the answers for you in this article!
Marvel Snap OTA Balance Update Analysis and Decks to Play: Destroy Gets ANOTHER Push
Second Dinner is coming through with only buffs in our OTA again! Will these three fringe (at best) cards start to see more play? Read what den thinks in here!
Marvel Snap Conquest Meta Tier List, August 16, 2023: Good Cards Stays on Top of Marvel Snap
Hold onto your hats everybody, we're finally in the Season of Move! Flexibility is the name of the game, but there's still some room for proactive decks. Check out the best Marvel Snap Conquest decks here!
Marvel Snap Ranked Meta Tier List: August 14, 2023 – Moving to the Top of the Class!
The Marvel Snap meta feels great right now! Check out the best decks in one of the largest updates to the Meta Tier List, the first one since the new Season and Patch!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Old Staples Reinvented
The two new cards we got this season have caused a tidal wave of innovation in the Marvel Snap metagame. From new archetypes to old, everyone is trying something unique to make it to Infinite! Check out some of the decks that have already made it here!
Marvel Snap Conquest Meta Tier List: August 11, 2023 – Good Cards Continues to Evolve
Sometimes the beginning of a season is somewhat dull with the same archetypes posting the same performance. Other times, we get two new cards that change everything! If you're not sure which time this is, make sure you check out this week's Tier List to find out!
Patch Aftermath: Daken, Spider-Man, and the State of the Metagame
On rare occasions, the start of a new season in Marvel Snap will coincide with the monthly patch. It seems the stars have aligned for the August 2023 season Big in Japan, as the community got not one but two new cards to play with! Check out the best performing decklists here!
Marvel Snap Patch Balance Update Analysis and Decks: Big Changes for Big in Japan
Marvel Snap's August 2023 season Big in Japan is starting with a change that is Big in the Metagame! Along with some quality of life improvements, this patch is not to be overlooked among all the exciting things happening.
Daken Decks to Try on Day 1 and Strategy Guide: Synergies All Over the Place!
The newest Season Pass card is quite versatile, so our resident deck expert den takes a look at which decks might improve the most when it releases. If you are itching to play Daken as soon as it's out, you'll want to read this!
Marvel Snap Ranked Meta Tier List: August 7, 2023 – Good Cards Is a Step Above the Competition
Things in the Marvel Snap metagame look a bit different than normal at the end of this season. Rather than a top deck, flexibility has been crowned king, thus the most flexible decks are atop our Tier List. Find out what those decks are in here!
Infinite Decks of the Week – OTA Patch Puts Good Cards Ahead of the Competition
This week's Infinite Decks are a masterclass on the Good Cards archetype. They show how versatile the deck can be, and they represent how, even when the meta features a lot of the same deck, it can still feel fresh and unsolved. Read about it all in here!
Marvel Snap August 2023 (Big in Japan) New Card Guide: Review and Decks
This season brings us tons of fun and interesting tools for two archetypes that might need a bit of a boost: Discard and Destroy! The four new cards are versatile and exciting, and den has offered you the best decks to try them in on the day they release.
Marvel Snap OTA Balance Update Analysis and Decks to Play: Zabu Gets Stronger, Bounce Might Attempt a Comeback!
After the last OTA balance update that rocked the Marvel Snap metagame, nobody expected this one to go so hard! This update only features buffs, so come and find out what they are!
Marvel Snap Conquest Meta Tier List: August 3, 2023 – Good Cards is Slowly Taking Over
Infinity Conquest league is now open for business! We're in the era of tech cards, and nobody does tech cards better than the Good Cards archetype. Check out the best performers in Conquest brought to you by den!
Infinity Conquest Guide: The Best Decks for Rise of the Phoenix
When the Infinity Conquest league opens, you need to be prepared. That's why den has gathered the best decks (and why) that you can play for your chance at a shiny new avatar and tons of Medals!
Marvel Snap Ranked Meta Tier List: July 31, 2023 – Is This a Perfectly Balanced Metagame?
It's been a while since the Marvel Snap metagame has felt this good. Without an obviously dominant deck, it almost feels like anything is possible. Check out which decks returned from the graveyard to the top of the rankings here!
Mirage Decks to Try on Day 1 and Strategy Guide: Do We Really Need Another 2-Cost Card?
Now that Collector's Tokens are as precious as ever, should you spend them on Marvel Snap's newest card? Could it be worth a few Spotlight Caches? Find out if Mirage is rad or just a fad here!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Old Shells Reappear on the Road to Infinite!
After the brewfest we had last week, this week's Infinite Decks have started to settle down and reveal the true top contenders in the Marvel Snap metagame. And, despite all the incredible (and expensive) cards that have been released recently, you might be surprised with what they are!
Marvel Snap Conquest Meta Tier List: July 26, 2023 – A Three-Headed Metagame
Our first look at the top Marvel Snap Conquest decks in the meta since the balance updates! With new archetypes emerging as top decks, do you try to counter them with tech cards or go for the stealth options?
Marvel Snap Ranked Meta Tier List: July 24, 2023 – Old Staples and New Contenders Clash in a Revamped Metagame!
Check out our complete analysis of the latest Marvel Snap meta, after the latest OTA card balance updates! What are the best decks and strategies in this chaotic metagame, and how do we take advantage of it?
Legion Decks to Try on Day 1 and Strategy Guide: Location, Location, Location
Is Legion worth opening up Spotlight Caches and using 3,000 Collector's Tokens for? Find out how the new Series 4 card could impact the Marvel Snap meta in our strategy guide, as one of the few that can affect Locations!
Infinite Decks of the Week – A Brand New Metagame!
A big balance patch has brought big changes to the metagame (which you may have felt already)! In this week's Infinite Decks, den highlights which of the updated cards have made their way into Infinite.
Marvel Snap OTA Balance Update July 20, 2023: Analysis and Decks to Play — No More Bouncing, and Season Pass Cards Fight Back!
This is the change den has been calling for! Halfway through the Rise of the Phoenix season, the Marvel Snap metagame is about to be reborn.
Marvel Snap Conquest Meta Tier List: July 19, 2023 – Patriot Stands in Kitty Pryde’s Way
The Marvel Snap Conquest meta offers some diversity but it is still important to keep in mind the clear top decks to play or prepare against! Find out how the metagame is evolving since the patch.
Echo Decks to Try on Day 1 and Strategy Guide: A Card With Multiple Possibilities!
Echo may not set the meta on fire, but as a 1-Cost card it can be flexible enough to see some play! With three layers of use, find out its potential in our strategy guide and theorycraft session!
Marvel Snap Ranked Meta Tier List: July 17, 2023 – Kitty Pryde Rules Marvel Snap Now
How has the Marvel Snap metagame adapted to the patch? Check out the top decks for ranked ladder this week!
Infinite Decks of the Week: Rise of the Phoenix Week 2 – Just Have a Plan
We showcase Marvel Snap decks with a clear plan to help your ladder climb! Synergistic decks, abusing the latest trends, committing to a gimmick, Ramp, and a pet deck you know inside and out!
Jean Grey’s Impact on the Marvel Snap Metagame: Best Performing Decks and Concepts
Find out the best Jean Grey decks since her introduction to the game, and other ways of making use of the card!
Marvel Snap Conquest Meta Tier List: July 14, 2023 – Why Is Lockjaw Still So Good?
An early post-patch look at the best decks in Conquest mode! Can the nerf to Evolved Wasp and Hulk affect the meta at large, or will we have to wait for another balance update?
Marvel Snap Patch Balance Update Analysis and Decks: Bounce Stands Tall
Our complete review and analysis of the Marvel Snap July 12, 2023 patch card balance updates, as well as decks that you should be using on day 1!
Marvel Snap Ranked Meta Tier List: July 10, 2023 – A Dire Need for Change
A semi-stagnant metagame in Marvel Snap has shifted some interesting decks into the spotlight this week. Still, the top of the Tier List is the same as its been for a while now — hopefully the impending balance patch brings some much needed change!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Rise of the Phoenix Week 1: Adapting to Fight Against Bounce and Lockjaw
Even though the Marvel Snap metagame is basically the same as it was in the last season, players are still finding room to innovate and complete their climb to Infinite with style! Find out which decks den curated this week here.
Building Around The Phoenix Force: Merging Move and Destroy
There are so many possibilities for building around The Phoenix Force, so den decided to take a crack at it and came up with this! Read the guide, take it for a spin, and let us know how it goes.
Marvel Snap Conquest Meta Tier List: July 5, 2023 – Rise of the Phoenix Week 1
The top Marvel Snap Conquest decks are settled for the new season! What are the best decks to take to farm some Medals until the meta is shaken up by new cards and balance updates?
Marvel Snap Metagame Tier List, July 3rd, 2023: Looking Back on a Lot of Movement
Although it appears that not much has changed without a monthly patch or OTA balance update, the Marvel Snap metagame is constantly shifting as decks rise and fall in popularity. Check out the best decks for the start of the new season!
Infinite Decks of the Week – Spider-Versus Week 4: Old Timers Make a Comeback
There's a new season right around the corner, and these decks have made it to Infinite with mere seconds left on the clock! If you're still struggling to climb those last few ranks, check out some of the most recent decks that have proven their mettle here.
Marvel Snap July 2023 (Rise of the Phoenix) New Card Guide: Review and Decks
Without a clear theme for Marvel Snap's July 2023 season, Rise of the Phoenix, we have broken down the strengths and weaknesses of each new card so you can decide if they're worth your hard-earned Collector's Tokens. But one thing is for sure: things are going to heat up in the next month!