Mastering Marvel Snap's Newest Cards: Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben

With the influx of new cards in Marvel Snap, staying updated can be challenging. This guide dissects the optimal strategies and deck builds for Gorgon, Laufey, and Uncle Ben.

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• 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 for These Cards?

Gorgon: A Costly Counter

Gorgon (2-cost, 3-power) boasts the ability: “Ongoing: Your opponent’s cards that didn’t start in their deck cost 1 more (maximum 6).” This directly counters Arishem decks and impacts strategies relying on generated cards, like Discard decks. However, cards like Mobius M. Mobius or Ongoing effect negators (Rogue, Enchantress) can render Gorgon ineffective.

Laufey: Power Stealing Prowess

Laufey (4-cost, 5-power) has the ability: “On Reveal: Steal 1 Power from each other card here.” With four opposing cards, Laufey becomes a potent 13-power threat. Similar to Spider-Woman but potentially stronger, Zabu can discount Laufey, enhancing synergy with cards like Diamondback and Ajax.

Uncle Ben: A Spider-Man Surprise

Uncle Ben (1-cost, 2-power) features the ability: “When this card is destroyed, replace it with Spider-Man.” This creates synergy with Destroy effects (Carnage, Venom, Lady Deathstrike), offering an alternative to Bucky Barnes.

Top-Tier Decks Featuring the Trio

These cards aren't game-changers, except perhaps Laufey in affliction-based Ajax decks.

Gorgon Deck:

• 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

This deck leverages Ongoing effects with Moonstone, aiming for discounted Iron Man and Mystique plays. Series 5 cards (Moonstone, Anti-Venom) can be substituted if needed.

Laufey Deck (Toxic Ajax):

• Zabu
• Hazmat
• Scorpion
• U.S. Agent
• Luke Cage
• Diamondback
• Red Guardian
• Laufey
• Malekith
• Anti-Venom
• Man-Thing
• Ajax

This deck heavily relies on Series 5 cards (U.S. Agent, Diamondback, Red Guardian, Malekith, Anti-Venom, Ajax). Red Guardian could be replaced by Rocket Raccoon and Groot (also Series 5). The strategy centers on securing one lane with Ajax while dominating another with U.S. Agent and Diamondback.

Uncle Ben Deck (Destroy-focused):

• The Hood
• Uncle Ben
• Yondu
• Cable
• Iron Patriot
• Killmonger
• Baron Zemo
• Gladiator
• Shang-Chi
• Misery
• Lady Deathstrike
• Death

This deck utilizes several Series 5 cards (Iron Patriot, Baron Zemo, Misery). Iron Patriot could be substituted. The win condition involves disrupting the opponent's deck while using Killmonger, Shang-Chi, and Lady Deathstrike for counterplay.

Sanctum Showdown Grind: Worth the Effort?

Acquiring all three cards costs 3600 Charms. Laufey is the most valuable addition, especially for affliction decks. Consider prioritizing Series 4 and 5 cards instead, unless you're heavily invested in a specific deck archetype.

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