Marvel Snap is an exciting game that brings together beloved heroes and villains from comic books and movies. And with the introduction of series four and five cards, some of the most iconic villains, like Galactus, have become part of the game. As more players gain access to these powerful cards, it’s important to understand the best Galactus decks for winning battles in Marvel Snap.
Understanding Galactus Card Abilities in Marvel Snap
Galactus is a formidable six-cost card with three power. Its effect is “On Reveal: If you’re winning this location and this is your only card here, destroy all other locations.” This powerful card can be accessed in series five, the rarest set in the game, from collection level 486 or above. While it is also available in the Marvel Snap Token Shop, it is not yet present in the collection.
Strategies for Using Galactus in Marvel Snap
To unleash the true potential of Galactus, players must carefully plan their moves and build decks with complementary cards. Galactus’ main goal is to control one location while obliterating all others. While winning a game solely by playing Galactus on the final turn is challenging, the best Galactus decks rely on synergistic combinations to accumulate power quickly. It’s important to note that Galactus’ effect can only be activated if it is the sole card in the player’s location.
Effective Galactus Strategies in Marvel Snap
The most effective way to use Galactus is to surprise your opponent by destroying their invested locations and countering with powerful combos during the final turns. To execute this strategy successfully, it’s crucial to include cards that provide additional energy, allowing you to play Galactus before the game’s conclusion. However, it’s essential to employ a careful balance. While it may be tempting to destroy all of your opponent’s card-filled locations, leaving one active can make it easier to calculate their power potential.
Incorporating cards like Debrii, which clears the board of unwanted cards, enables a Galactus strategy to thrive. Additionally, using The Central Park to add Squirrels or Debrii to add Rocks can help deal with opponent’s cards and maintain the viability of a Galactus deck.
Combos to Enhance Galactus’ Potential in Marvel Snap
Certain card combinations synergize well with Galactus, enhancing its destructive capabilities. Here are some examples:
- Wave and Electro: Wave sets the cost of all cards to four, irrespective of their original value, making it possible to play Galactus as early as turn four. On the other hand, Electro adds one energy each turn but restricts the player to only one card per turn.
- Spider-Man: If Galactus is played on turn four, Spider-Man can be a great follow-up on turn five. By locking the opponent’s location, Spider-Man prevents any further plays, giving the Galactus user a significant advantage, especially if the opponent lacks sufficient power to win that location.
- Cards benefiting from the destruction mechanic: Cards such as Death, Knull, Wolverine, and Nimrod work exceptionally well with Galactus. Death’s cost decreases for every card destroyed, while Knull gains power from all cards destroyed during a game. Wolverine survives destruction effects and gains additional power each time it’s destroyed. Nimrod adds a copy of itself to another location when destroyed.
Top Marvel Snap Galactus Decks
Galactus Destroy
This deck focuses on maximizing the benefits of Galactus’ destructive powers. It’s important to choose the lane you want to play Galactus in, while deploying cards like Wolverine or Nimrod in other lanes. These cards will remain on the board even after they are destroyed. Alternatively, if you don’t draw Galactus, you can still use this deck as a base destroy deck with cards like Nova, Bucky Barnes, and Destroyer. Shuri, Nimrod, and Venom will help supplement the power needed for Galactus. However, be aware that opponents familiar with Galactus may anticipate your strategy, making you vulnerable to counters such as Cosmo.
Standard Galactus
This deck offers a straightforward and effective way to play Galactus. However, as your opponents become more familiar with Galactus’ plays, your strategy may become predictable. The key to victory with Galactus is playing it before turn six while amassing more power than your opponent on the final turn. Electro and Wave are essential cards, allowing you to add energy and play Galactus on turn four. Death, Knull, and Destroyer are vital cards that contribute significant points to defeat your opponent. Wolverine, Green Goblin, and Hobgoblin are crucial for increasing the power difference on the final turn, ensuring your victory.
Combo Galactus
This deck relies on strategic card combinations to activate Galactus’ effect consistently. The Iron Fist and Shuri combo is the key to ensuring Galactus’ destructive power is unleashed. Iron Fist moves the next card you play one location to the left, and when Shuri is played after Iron Fist, a location will have double the power effect, allowing Galactus to be played in an open location with 14 power. Shuri’s effect also amplifies the abilities of other Galactus staples like Hobgoblin and Doctor Octopus. Supporting cards such as Knull and Death contribute to the overall power of the deck.
Countering Galactus Decks in Marvel Snap
To counter a Galactus deck effectively, preventing its abilities from being activated is crucial. Since Galactus needs to be the only card on the opponent’s side of the board to destroy other locations, cards that interact with the opponent’s board offer the best options. Debrii, found in Patriot decks, can make it challenging for a Galactus deck to succeed. Another interesting combo is using Viper to send a card with negative power to the opponent’s empty location, rendering it unusable for playing Galactus. Green Goblin can occupy the location where Galactus would be played, thwarting the opponent’s strategy. Cosmo and Mister Fantastic can also disrupt Galactus plays if given priority in the early turns.
By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of Galactus decks and employing effective counter strategies, you can improve your chances of success in Marvel Snap battles.
