Gwenpool is the Season Pass card for the Maximum Effort season in Marvel Snap. She has a Cost of four and a Power of six, and her On Reveal ability buffs one to three random cards in your hand with up to six Power. This guide explains how Marvel Snap players can utilize Gwenpool’s practical effect to create a Snap-stealing deck for the current metagame.
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Best Deck For Gwenpool In Marvel Snap
Gwenpool is an incredible fit for a Silver Surfer deck. For the best performance, team the duo (Gwenpool and Silver Surfer) with the following cards: Brood, Mysterio, Gilgamesh, Skaar, Mockingbird, Forge, Makkari, Hope Summers, Absorbing Man, and Sebastian Shaw.
|
Card |
Cost |
Power |
|---|---|---|
|
Gwenpool |
4 |
6 |
|
Silver Surfer |
3 |
2 |
|
Brood |
3 |
2 |
|
Mysterio |
3 |
4 |
|
Gilgamesh |
5 |
9 |
|
Skaar |
6 |
11 |
|
Mockingbird |
5 |
9 |
|
Forge |
2 |
2 |
|
Makkari |
3 |
4 |
|
Hope Summers |
3 |
4 |
|
Absorbing Man |
4 |
4 |
|
Sebastian Shaw |
3 |
4 |
Here’s how the cards in the deck synergize:
- Gwenpool provides +6 Power for one to three random cards.
- Silver Surfer doubles down on this buff by giving all other three-Cost drops +2 Power.
- Brood, Mysterio, and the other three-Cost cards provide buff targets for Silver Surfer.
- Absorbing Man copies the effect of Gwenpool or Silver Surfer for additional Power.
- Hope Summers and Makkari help with the Cost reduction. (Hope Summers gives you extra Energy, and Makkari hits the board for free.)
- Mockingbird gets a passive discount thanks to cards like Brood and Mysterio on the board.
- Sebastian Shaw and Gilgamesh turn into a powerhouse combo because of all the buffs other cards get.
- Skaar becomes cheaper every time you create a ten-Power card with your buffs.
How To Play Gwenpool Effectively In Marvel Snap
Gwenpool is an RNG-based On Reveal card with the following mechanics:
- Gwenpool will select three random cards in your hand to buff.
- She won't yield any buffs if there are no cards in your hand.
- She can buff one card three times or split her buff into two or three cards.
Luckily, playing Gwenpool is straightforward. You just need to drop her when there’s a good chance of hitting cards with high growth potential — think Brood or Mysterio. It would also be wise to try and retrigger Gwenpool’s effect with cards like Absorbing Man (or Grand Master if you prefer cheaper alternatives).
How To Counter Gwenpool In Marvel Snap
Cosmo aside, one good counterplay for Gwenpool is Shadow King. He can remove all additional stats for buffed cards, bringing them back to base Power. In addition to Cosmo and Shadow King, you can rely on Shang-Chi, the all-around tech card of Marvel Snap. Gwenpool decks have a high chance of growing at least one card to more than ten Power, providing Shang-Chi with a surefire target.
Is Gwenpool Worth It?
Gwenpool may not be a card that compels you to purchase Marvel Snap’s Season Pass for about $10. However, if you already own the pass, you should definitely incorporate Gwenpool into your decks for her engaging effect. Thanks to her universal ability to buff cards of all types, Gwenpool is an excellent fit for most archetypes, adding significant value to your gameplay.
Marvel SNAP
- Released
- August 22, 2023
