HowlingMines
HowlingMines is the Operations Manager of DotGG and many of their sister sites, such as MTGAZone and Marvel Snap Zone!
A TCG Specialist for over a decade, he now looks to share sweet decks, detailed articles, and help upcoming creators grow!
How Good Is Hit Monkey? 5 Decks For The New Season Pass Card!
The Animals Assemble Season is almost upon us, and with it comes Hit-Monkey, the newest season pass card! But what does HowlingMines think of the card? He's got 5 Day 1 Decklists for you as he looks to break Marvel Snap's Newest Card!
I Made A Good Deck Worse – And That’s Important.
HowlingMines loves to brew - but an important part of that process is testing stuff to see if it works. Nobody wants to talk about it when it goes wrong and isn't "broken" - but he thinks it's important to make sure we highlight that part of the experience.
Can’t Stop Snapping! – A Marvel Snap Podcast – Episode 58: Patch Aftermath and Kitty Pride!
How does the deck variety look one week after the latest Marvel Snap patch? What decks have risen from the grave to see more play? What still needs some additional balance? Today I am joined by JHugs, a first time guest on the show, to break down all of these questions and more, as we explore the state of Marvel Snap post patch.
Valkyrie Junk Is The New Home Of Thanos!
Den_CCG has been off taking tournament wins with a spin on the Junk archetype featuring previous format kingpin Thanos, and current format queen Valkyrie - but does this archetype have what it takes to climb the ladder?
Intrigued, HowlingMines takes a look.
Bast Patriot Surfer Is A Real Meta Contender
The meta still remains open for debate, but HowlingMines thinks he's cracked it! Check out this sweet decklist that offered a 75% win-rate or better in the hands of him and many of our viewers who picked it up - featuring fan favourites like Bast, Valkyrie, Sera, Patriot and Silver Surfer!
Can’t Stop Snapping! – A Marvel Snap Podcast – Episode 57: Evaluating Patch Day!
New patch, who dis? Patch day is upon us, and with it comes significant changes to various cards that have been prevalent in the highest played decks over the past month. Are they enough to balance out the game and create a more healthy meta?
My Top 5 Decks For The Early Metagame
The metagame is uncertain following the most recent patch - and while nobody could possibly know what's good just yet, HowlingMines looks to answer the burning question: What should I play right now?
Silver Surfer Anti-Meta Gives Me The Best Games I’ve Had In Weeks!
HowlingMines has already reached Rank 95 with only off-meta decks - thanks in part to this sweet Silver Surfer list, teched out with a variety of anti-meta tools from Goose to Aero!
Beast Darkhawk Bounce Is A Great Off-Meta Choice!
Bounce was a fan-favourite archetype that has mostly fallen from grace - but not anymore! HowlingMines hops onto the ladder today to try out a re-emerging list using Korg and Black Widow to enable Darkhawk!
Can’t Stop Snapping! – A Marvel Snap Podcast – Episode 55: How To Snap With The Top Decks!
Today I am joined by returning guest and fellow Marvel Snap Zone contributor, Den, to discuss the complex topic of how to navigate the world of snapping with the decks that currently are atop the Marvel Snap Zone tier list. We also break down our thoughts on Nimrod and what we think he needs to thrive in the game.
Sera Nimrod: My Best Nimrod Deck So Far!
Everyone is looking for a home for our new Battle Pass card, Nimrod - and HowlingMines thinks he has a spicy curveball!
What if we could Buff AND Destroy our Nimrod on Turn 6, thanks to Sera?
Marvel Snap Zone Announce Our First Ever Cash Prize Tournament!
Marvel Snap Zone are pleased to announce our first foray into Marvel Snap Tournaments with our Premium For Cash Prizes Event on Saturday March 11th 2023 at 7pm GMT! Get ready to submit your best 12-card decklist and play against the best players in the Marvel Snap Zone community in a double-elimination standoff for glory, bragging rights, and Cash Prizes for our Top 4 Players!
DoomWave Midrange Is The Best Series 3 Only Deck Nobody Is Playing!
Looking for a spicy Series 3 Only decklist to finish your climb to Infinite Rank? HowlingMines has you covered with a shell built around his most under-respected card right now - Doctor Doom!
Can’t Stop Snapping! – A Marvel Snap Podcast – Episode 54: Kang and Card Acquisition!
Hey all, we are back and we are talking all things Kang and card acquisition in Marvel Snap! I am joined by returning guest, Paper, for the first time since last June! How is everyone feeling about card acquisition as it stands today in Marvel Snap, given the recent release of another powerful, big-bad?
Why Do Players Keep Asking For Nerfs In Marvel Snap? – A Ramble
There is cries for nerfs every time a new card rises to the top of the metagame, but why? Today. HowlingMines tries to break down some of what he thinks are the core issues in current card balance that lead to players repeatedly asking for the same thing.
Lockjaw Thanos Earned Me 130 Cubes In 93 Minutes
HowlingMines picked up one of this weeks upcoming Tier 1 decks to record his weekly "Tier List Teaser"
What actually happened was an Infinite Speedrun as Lockjaw Thanos glided through the ladder like a hot knife through butter.
Sera Miracle is Evolving! – Toxic Sera Deck Highlight and Gameplay!
Sera Control continues to have a great win rate and cube rate, but players are putting it down in favour of Lockjaw and Shuri! HowlingMines is here to show you why you shouldn't abandon the archetype yet!
Can’t Stop Snapping! – A Marvel Snap Podcast – Episode 53: Unexpected Balance Changes!
I am joined by Coco4 and Lootmuncher to do our usual weekly breakdown, but also to discuss the latest patch notes and share our thoughts on what it contains (and what it does not)!
Tier List Teaser: LockThor Can Still Capture Cubes!
HowlingMines looks to give you a sneaky peek of some gameplay from a Tier List deck just before we release it to the public! Does LockThor rival its' Thanos counterpart, or was its' success mostly a flash from the Quantum Tunnel?
Silver Surfer is Moving Up! – Deck Highlight and Gameplay
HowlingMines is looking to get a better understanding of one of this weeks Silent Performers of The Week - Is Silver Surfer still a playable card, and is the best home for it really alongside Doctor Strange?!
Can’t Stop Snapping! – A Marvel Snap Podcast – Episode 52: G-G-GHOST!
We are once again joined by returning guest, Chalker7! How much utility and potential does Ghost have? What are the best ways to navigate the Quantum Tunnel? And how do you go about upgrading and using your various variants? Tune in to hear our thoughts on these questions, and more! Don't forget to go follow Chalker7 on YouTube for lots of great Marvel content!
Sera Miracle is Top Tier Again! – Tier List Teaser and Deck Gameplay!
The first Tier List of Quantumania Season is available NOW for Channel Members and SnapZone Premium Users, and releasing Tomorrow Channel-Wide for everyone!
Today, HowlingMines is giving you a sneak peek at one of the Tier 1 decks this week - Sera Miracle is back in a big way, and is crushing players for their cubes again!
This Series 3 Deck Has Already Reached Infinite Rank
I'm always on the lookout for Spicy Brews - and content creator Freddybabes cruised to Infinite Rank this season with exactly that, a Series 3 only deck that plays both Colleen Wing and Vulture?
Negative Panther Breakdown and Gameplay
Everyone's looking for a new home for Zabu, and HowlingMines thinks it may be alongside Mr Negative! But we're not a Surfer deck anymore - now, we're looking to abuse the final turn power of Black Panther and Arnim Zola!
Can’t Stop Snapping! – A Marvel Snap Podcast – Episode 51: Zabu And Silver Surfer Nerfs.
Today I am joined by the returning guest, Drewberry, to break down the newest season in Marvel Snap, as well as some sneaky card changes that came out this week! (Is the game finally more balanced?!) How are you feeling about the latest update to the game?
Thanos Ongoing Stands To Shine After The Next Balance Changes
HowlingMines is on the lookout for sweet decks that might be able to flourish after Surfer and Zabu are adjusted. Today, he looks at a really sweet Thanos list that took several players to infinite last season!
MODOK Is Secretly A Ramp Card
The New Season Pass for Quantumania is finally here, and with it comes MODOK, a brand new tool likely to help Discard decks make a resurgence in the metagame - but HowlingMines thinks it may have a home in other shells too, and is looking to show that off today with a Ramp deck using a MODOK combo as a alternative Win Condition!
3AM M.O.D.O.K Release Stream NOW LIVE!
As is now tradition, HowlingMines is up and awake at an ungodly hour to celebrate the release of the new Season Pass and its' card - M.O.D.O.K
Come and hang out in the YouTube Live Chat now to meet more of the Marvel Snap Zone Community, and get some of his early opinions on the card!
If You Beat Me, I Have To Buy A Variant – Part 2
Think you can beat HowlingMines is a Battle Mode match? Today, he invited several community members to take the challenge - and every time he lost, he must buy a variant from the store!
If You Beat Me, I Have To Buy A Variant – Part 1
Think you can beat HowlingMines is a Battle Mode match? Today, he invited several community members to take the challenge - and every time he lost, he must buy a variant from the store!
Can’t Stop Snapping! – A Marvel Snap Podcast – Episode 50: Breaking Down Battle Mode and More!
Friendly Battle Mode is now here in Marvel Snap! You can create or join a battle with a code from the app, and play against your friends. This new game mode is accompanied with an interesting patch, a new card, and a new location. Today I am joined by returning guests Lootmuncher and TeddyNinja to discuss how we feel about the state of the game with all of these changes, and what we expect going forward.
Was Leader Secretly Buffed? Shuri Leader Deck Highlight and Infinite Gameplay!
Leader doesn't look quite the same as he used to, but HowlingMines is convinced it's more of a sidegrade than a nerf!
Is the secret to Leader's new effect turning him into a 14 power game winner with Shuri?
January 31st Balance Patch – Immediate Thoughts
The long awaited patch is here, and so HowlingMines is breaking down all the shiny new features, and letting you know his immediate thoughts on the new Wolverine and Leader!
Surfer Moonhulk: Abusing ALL The Battle Pass Cards!
Why choose which of the incredible Battle Pass cards you want to play, when you can just play them all?
Buffs and Nerfs: What We Could See Next Patch?
HowlingMines has reason to believe the upcoming balance patch could contain some more buffs and nerfs for favourite and infamous cards!
Today, he breaks down his Top 5 targets for Buffs, and Top 5 targets for Nerfs.
Can’t Stop Snapping! – A Marvel Snap Podcast – Episode 49: Featured Locations and Card Collection with EggsForSale!
Today I am joined by first time guest, Eggsforsale, to break down the latest additions this week in Marvel Snap. Is Dazzler good? How does Collapsed Mine compare to other newer locations? And what is the state of the featured location mechanic and card acquisition in Marvel Snap? Tune in to hear our thoughts!
YouTube Livestreams Return TODAY Over At MarvelSnapZone!
Well, it's been a rocky few days without internet - but finally, HowlingMines is back online and ready to shine with a little bit of Infinite Rank Gameplay LIVE with the Marvel Snap Zone community!
Can Agatha Win The Final Games Before Infinite Rank?
HowlingMines has had a rough couple days - and so he's trusting a certain black-haired, purple-dressed friend to take the reigns and finish the climb to Infinite - Can Agatha Harkness win the most important games of all?
Marvel Snap Series (Pool) 2 Card Tier List
Wondering what the best cards are out of Pool Two? Here, we break down Marvel Snap's most impactful card pool in this latest update!
Can’t Stop Snapping! – A Marvel Snap Podcast – Episode 48: Shanna and “Big Recruits” with SafetyBlade!
I am joined by fellow Marvel Snap Zone contributor, SafteyBlade, to break down the latest additions to Marvel Snap. We share ideas on synergies, counters, and how these additions stack up against the rest of this season. SafetyBlade also breaks down his deck guide for the "Big Recruits" deck that he used on his way to achieving Infinite Rank this season.