The introduction of Black Swan in Marvel Snap has opened up exciting new strategies and deck archetypes that can catch opponents off guard. She's known for her unique ability to manipulate card costs. So, whenever you have a Black Swan card, all 1-cost cards cost 0 until the end of the next turn, making her a strategic asset during gameplay.
Having the right cards can certainly elevate your gameplay, but choosing from the many cards can be confusing. To help you form the right deck, we have compiled the five best Black Swan decks. Each deck showcases distinct strategies and collaborations that highlight her potential and increase your chance of winning matches.
Note: This article is partly based on the author's opinion.
Looking for Crossword hints & solutions? Check out latest NYT Mini Crossword Answers, LA Times Crossword Answers, and Atlantic Crossword Answers
Best Black Swan decks in Marvel Snap
1) Ultimate Black Swan deck
![Ultimate Black Swan deck in Marvel Snap (Image via Nuverse)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/187cc-17250785974900-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/187cc-17250785974900-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/187cc-17250785974900-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/187cc-17250785974900-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/187cc-17250785974900-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/187cc-17250785974900-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/187cc-17250785974900-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/187cc-17250785974900-1920.jpg 1920w)
This deck aims to ramp into big cards like Thanos and Devil Dinosaur while using Black Swan to make them cheaper. Lockjaw helps find key cards, while Psylocke and Wave enable playing multiple big cards in a turn. The deck is rounded out with control tools like Shang-Chi and Professor X. Black Swan fits in seamlessly, making the big cards even more impactful.
Here's what the Ultimate Black Swan deck looks like:
- Psylocke
- Black Swan
- Lockjaw
- Jeff
- Wave
- Shang-Chi
- Professor X
- Devil Dinosaur
- Vision
- Blob
- Thanos
- Skaar
2) Black Swan Control deck
![Black Swan Control deck in Marvel Snap (Image via Nuverse)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/df5fe-17250786152978-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/df5fe-17250786152978-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/df5fe-17250786152978-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/df5fe-17250786152978-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/df5fe-17250786152978-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/df5fe-17250786152978-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/df5fe-17250786152978-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/df5fe-17250786152978-1920.jpg 1920w)
This deck uses Black Swan to enable a powerful control game plan. Devil Dinosaur and Killmonger clear the board, while Moon Girl and Professor X provide lockdown. Black Swan makes the control cards more efficient, allowing you to play multiple in a turn. America Chavez and Sunspot provide late-game power, while Cosmo protects against other On Reveal effects.
Here's what the Black Swan Control deck looks like:
- Black Swan
- Devil Dinosaur
- Moon Girl
- Shang-Chi
- Professor X
- Blue Marvel
- Iron Man
- Killmonger
- America Chavez
- Sunspot
- Nightcrawler
- Cosmo
3) Black Swan Move deck
![Black Swan Move deck in Marvel Snap (Image via Nuverse)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/b82dd-17250786314838-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/b82dd-17250786314838-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/b82dd-17250786314838-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/b82dd-17250786314838-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/b82dd-17250786314838-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/b82dd-17250786314838-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/b82dd-17250786314838-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/b82dd-17250786314838-1920.jpg 1920w)
The Move deck aims to take advantage of Black Swan by playing many cheap cards that can be moved around the board. Forge and Nico Minoru generate extra cards, while Iron Fist and Dagger enable moving cards. Black Swan makes the cheap cards free to play, allowing you to overwhelm your opponent. Heimdall and Spider-Man 2099 provide extra mobility.
Here's what the Black Swan Move deck looks like:
- Black Swan
- Forge
- Ghost Spider
- Human Torch
- Iron Fist
- Nico Minoru
- Dagger
- Beast
- Falcon
- Spider-Man 2099
- Heimdall
4) Sage and Black Swan Bounce deck
![The Black Swan Bounce deck in Marvel Snap (Image via Nuverse)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/8bd41-17250787424129-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/8bd41-17250787424129-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/8bd41-17250787424129-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/8bd41-17250787424129-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/8bd41-17250787424129-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/8bd41-17250787424129-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/8bd41-17250787424129-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/8bd41-17250787424129-1920.jpg 1920w)
This deck combines the Bounce archetype with Black Swan. Sage and Iceman generate extra cards, while Falcon and Beast enable bouncing cards back to your hand. Black Swan makes the bounced cards free to replay, allowing you to overwhelm your opponent. Hit Monkey and Juggernaut provide late-game power, while Cull Obsidian protects against Ongoing effects.
Here's what the Sage & Black Swan Bounce deck looks like:
- The Hood
- Hawkeye
- Rocket Raccoon
- Iceman
- Nico Minoru
- Beast
- Falcon
- Sage
- Hit Monkey
- Juggernaut
- Black Swan
- Cull Obsidian
5) Zoo deck with Thanos
![The Zoo deck with Thanos in Marvel Snap (Image via Nuverse)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/6f7f1-17250787586497-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/6f7f1-17250787586497-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/6f7f1-17250787586497-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/6f7f1-17250787586497-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/6f7f1-17250787586497-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/6f7f1-17250787586497-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/6f7f1-17250787586497-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/08/6f7f1-17250787586497-1920.jpg 1920w)
This classic Zoo deck gets a boost from Black Swan. Ant-Man, Nico Minoru, and Snowguard generate extra cards, while Ka-Zar and Blue Marvel buff the small cards. Black Swan makes the small cards free to play, allowing you to flood the board. Caiera protects the small cards, while Thanos provides a powerful finisher. Professor X and Devil Dinosaur provide additional control.
Here's what the Zoo deck looks like:
- Ant-Man
- Nico Minoru
- Snowguard
- Caiera
- Black Swan
- Ka-Zar
- Blue Marvel
- Iron Man
- Professor X
- Devil Dinosaur
- Spectrum
- Thanos
Check out similar articles by Sportskeeda:
Are you stuck on today's Wordle? Our Wordle Solver will help you find the answer.