Early Impressions: Ghost-Spider Synergies

The range of Ghost-Spider decks showing up has been incredible, and she does seem to be meeting the expectations early on. She provides tons of flexibility and can be used in unexpected ways; however, she benefits greatly from having a support package in the deck. This support package does not have to be all in, though, and the lower curve of the best movement cards can allow for new ways to use these cards which were not effective before.

Variants

Ghost-Spider

On Reveal: The last card you played moves here.

Series 5 Ultra Rare – Collection Level 486+ (Pool 5)

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Today we will take an early impressions look at the return of the Movement cards, as well as some key support cards to consider.

The Best Synergies

This first section covers the cards that appear to be working best with Ghost-Spider. As more Move cards come out, some other cards may also rise in value alongside these (such as Kraven).

Vulture

Variants

Vulture

When this card moves, +5 Power.

Collection Level 222-474 (Pool 2)

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Vulture is emerging as the most consistent support card for Ghost-Spider. Vulture gains five power each time it moves, and if we can hit it with Ghost-Spider and one other effect during the game (Cloak or Iron Fist are the easiest), we can add ten power to Vulture without having to rely on any other factors. The benefit here is most of this can be done early game, securing a lead and allowing you to include this package in decks that feature Wave. This package needs very little additional support, and the Ghost-Spider and Vulture direction looks like it will be an area to continue exploring as the season continues.

Cloak

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Cloak

On Reveal: Next turn, both players can move cards to this location.

Collection Level 222-474 (Pool 2)

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Cloak is the Lizard of Move. It is showing its power with the extra Move support, but its real benefit is its two energy for four power. It also benefits from being a bigger boon for your deck than the opponent’s (outside of the mirror).

Dagger

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Dagger

When this moves to a location, +2 Power for each card your opponent has there.

Collection Level 486+ (Pool 3)

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Dagger is easy to write off due to her requirement being related to the opposing side of the board, but her low energy cost makes her very flexible and allows you to weave her into combo turns (and makes her a great bounce target). While not quite as good as Vulture, she does have the ability to slot two to three support cards, and she is proving to be significantly better than before.

Iron Fist

Variants

Iron Fist

On Reveal: After you play your next card, move it one location to the left.

Collection Level 18-214 (Pool 1)

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Iron Fist gives you the second move effect to combo with Vulture or Dagger. This can lead to these two cards getting out of control and winning lanes on their own, if played correctly.

Doctor Strange

Variants

Doctor Strange

On Reveal: Move your highest-Power card(s) to this location.

Collection Level 18-214 (Pool 1)

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Rounding out the cards that seem to be working really well with this package is Doctor Strange. This is because it curves well into many two-turn combinations with the other cards in this section. Buffing Vulture or Dagger to be the strongest card on your side and then pulling them again is the main plan, and Doctor Strange helps us do this more often.

Human Torch

Variants

Human Torch

When this moves, double its Power.

Collection Level 486+ (Pool 3)

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This one almost didn’t make the cut, but as a scaling 1-drop this card is vital for the Bounce approach. Human Torch can easily surpass the other scaling cards with the right combination of cards. The energy cost is the biggest strength, though. You move him into a lane with Iron Fist or Ghost-Spider, and then Beast them back to hand for an easily repeatable effect.

The Not-So-Obvious Synergies

As you can see, the above cards alone do not make a deck. The best early decks have all combined this package or parts of this package with other good cards, so it’s important to discuss what cards can elevate the Ghost-Spider play patterns (with decks, of course).

Wave

Variants

Wave

On Reveal: All cards cost 4 until the end of next turn.

Collection Level 486+ (Pool 3)

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As the cards that synergize well with Ghost-Spider can all be played AND activated before Turn 5, Wave is the first of the non-Move cards that you should be experimenting with. She allows you to consolidate your early lead and limit the final turn. This can be combined with a big play on your side, which could be anything from Heimdall to Doctor Doom. The important part is that it’s a one card Turn 6 and you’re ahead because your move cards are better value than your opponents cards.

Wave & Move

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2x Series 5 Ultra Rare – Collection Level 486+ (Pool 5)

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Polaris

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Polaris

On Reveal: Move an opposing 1 or 2-Cost card to this location.

Collection Level 486+ (Pool 3)

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Polaris may not immediately come to mind as a support card since you don’t directly benefit from moving Polaris. She does, however, synergize with Miles Morales, AND you can move your opponent’s low-cost cards into locations they don’t want. If you need to, yanking five power back to another lane with Ghost-Spider can be effective.

Here we combine her with a deck looking to get good value. This list from NerfherderMS can create a flexible deck that pushes consistent power.

Rolling Value

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Juggernaut

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Juggernaut

On Reveal: If your opponent played cards here this turn, move them randomly.

Collection Level 486+ (Pool 3)

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The other direction is to simply convert your lead into a win by playing Juggernaut or another defensive card to finish the game. This once again allows you to turn that early good value package into a victory by denying strong counter plays like Hulk. The Silver Surfer package fits this plan well as it allows you to lock down a lane and buff Juggernaut after it’s played.

Kingpin

Variants

Kingpin

When a card moves here on turn 6, destroy it.

Collection Level 486+ (Pool 3)

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I never thought I would feature Kingpin, but with the current meta he can find a lot of use with this package. Cloak and Kingpin is eight power on a lane, and once played anything that is moved to contest the lane is destroyed on Turn 6. This means your opponent cannot move to that lane. Since you’re in control of the effect, as long as you don’t need to move there this combination does a lot. Playing Cloak on Turn 5 and Kingpin on Turn 6 with priority is also an amazing combination. Kingpin reveals and every card your opponent moved there is destroyed.

Spider Surfing

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2x Collection Level 18-214 (Pool 1)

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1x Series 5 Ultra Rare – Collection Level 486+ (Pool 5)

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Beast

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Beast

On Reveal: Return your other cards at this location to your hand. They cost 1 less.

Collection Level 486+ (Pool 3)

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Beast reduces the cost of cards by one, and with the already low energy cost of movement cards this leads to easy ways to replay them. This can even scale above the Hit Monkey versions of old (or be combined with them). Beast is the key card, though, and we might see some experimentation with it in other packages.

Bounce N Riot

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2x Collection Level 18-214 (Pool 1)

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Closing Words

There you have it, some of the early front runners for cards to include in your Ghost-Spider decks. What other strategies have you been trying? What sleeper synergies are still yet to be found? Let us know in the comments below!

Good Luck, Have Fun and Stay Safe!