Top Thunderbolt Decks for Marvel Snap Triumphant

Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross has arrived in Marvel Snap, the character portrayed by Harrison Ford in Captain America: Brave New World. While his in-game presence might not be immediately meta-defining, let's examine his potential.

Thunderbolt Ross's Mechanics:

This 2-cost, 2-power card boasts the ability: "When your opponent ends a turn with unspent Energy, draw a card with 10 or more Power." This mechanic, similar to Red Hulk and High Evolutionary effects, hinges on card draw – a powerful aspect of Marvel Snap. However, the restriction to cards with 10+ power significantly limits its applicability.

Currently, several cards meet this criteria: Attuma, Black Cat, Crossbones, Cull Obsidian, Typhoid Mary, Aero, Heimdall, Helicarrier, Red Hulk, Sasquatch, She-Hulk, Skaar, Thanos (if generated), Orka, Emperor Hulkling, Hulk, Magneto, Death, Red Skull, Agatha Harkness (if generated), Giganto, Destroyer, and The Infinaut. Most decks include only one, if any, of these high-cost cards. Therefore, Thunderbolt Ross's effectiveness is directly tied to deck composition. Decks featuring multiple high-power cards will benefit most, leveraging the card draw and deck thinning aspects. Red Guardian serves as a direct counter.

Optimal Deck Synergies:

Thunderbolt Ross shines in Surtur decks. A sample Surtur deck includes: Zabu, Hydra Bob, Thunderbolt Ross, Armor, Cosmo, Juggernaut, Surtur, Ares, Attuma, Crossbones, Cull Obsidian, and Skaar. Note that this deck heavily relies on Series 5 cards. Substitutions for Hydra Bob (Iceman, Nico Minoru, Spider-Ham) and Cull Obsidian (Aero) are possible, but others are largely essential. The strategy focuses on playing Surtur on turn 3, boosting its power with 10-power cards, and utilizing Juggernaut and Cosmo for final-turn counters. Thunderbolt Ross provides crucial card draw, potentially securing victory by drawing a high-cost card like Skaar.

A Hela deck also benefits from Thunderbolt Ross: Black Knight, Blade, Thunderbolt Ross, Lady Sif, Ghost Rider, War Machine, Hell Cow, Black Cat, Aero, Hela, The Infinaut, and Death. This deck utilizes high-power cards of varying costs, discarded to be revived by Hela on the final turn. Thunderbolt Ross enhances consistency by drawing these high-power cards for discarding.

Is Thunderbolt Ross Worth the Investment?

Currently, unless you're a dedicated Surtur/Ares player, Thunderbolt Ross might not be a worthwhile investment if resources are limited. His value increases with the addition of more 10-power cards to the game, but his utility is currently niche. The prevalence of Wiccan decks, where opponents consistently spend all their energy, further diminishes his effectiveness.