All Marvel Snap update Hero changes (September 27, 2024)

A new Marvel Snap update was released recently, with several changes being implemented in the game, primarily focusing on card balance adjustments to level the playing field in the game. This update, which is part of the ongoing evolution of the game, aims to refine the competitive landscape and enhance player experience.

Marvel Snap update: Key card changes

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In total, nine cards received adjustments in this update. Hela, Marvel Boy, and War Machine were nerfed, which means their effectiveness was reduced to balance gameplay. Conversely, several cards were buffed, including Symbiote Spider-Man, Galactus, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Black Panther, Kraven, and Hercules.

These buffs are intended to make these characters more viable in various strategies, encouraging players to experiment with new deck compositions.

The card adjustments have been discussed in detail below:

Hela

Hela has experienced a resurgence in popularity due to recent changes to Hellcow and buff to Black Cat. This made it easier for her deck to resurrect cards with more power.

[Old] 6/6 - On Reveal: Resurrect all cards you discarded to random locations with -2 Power.
[New] 6/7 - On Reveal: Resurrect all cards you discarded to random locations with -3 Power.

This change aims to alleviate the frustration many players develop when contesting her resurrected cards.

Marvel Boy

Marvel Boy has been a key player in Zoo decks, which are filled with 1-Cost cards, contributing to their dominance in the current metagame.

[Old] 3/2 - After each turn, give 3 of your 1-Cost cards +1 Power.
[Change] 3/2 -> 3/1

This adjustment comes as a response to the strong numbers generated by early plays of Marvel Boy in Zoo strategies.

War Machine

After transitioning from an On Reveal ability to an Ongoing one, War Machine's win rate surged. His effectiveness increased against various deck archetypes, particularly those featuring Ebony Maw and the Infinaut.

[Old] 4/7 - Ongoing: Nothing can stop you from playing cards anywhere.
[Change] 4/7 -> 4/6

This change aims to mitigate frustrations caused by decks that leverage him alongside Storm and Legion.

Symbiote Spider-Man

Symbiote Spider-Man has shown potential in various strategies, such as retriggering Doctor Doom and protecting Human Torch's power. However, it often falls short of consistent board presence.

[Old] 4/6 - Activate: Merge your lowest-cost card here with this. Copy its text like it just revealed.
[Change] 4/6 -> 4/7

This change introduced in the Marvel Snap update encourages players to explore creative strategies without the risk of underperformance.

Galactus

Galactus has lagged in performance due to the introduction of more powerful cards, encouraging developers to consider a buff for him in this Marvel Snap update.

[Old] 6/5 - On Reveal: If you’re winning this location and this is your only card here, destroy all other locations.
[Change] 6/5 -> 6/6

Negasonic Teenage Warhead

Negasonic Teenage Warhead has struggled similarly but has received a boost in this Marvel Snap update, enhancing her independent effectiveness.

[Old] 3/2 - After an enemy card is played here, destroy it. (once per game)
[Change] 3/2 -> 3/3

This change aims to improve her performance while still allowing for synergies with Symbiote Spider-Man's ability.

Black Panther

Black Panther, known for his exciting combo potential with cards like Wong and Arnim Zola, has seen his stats improve.

[Old] 5/4 - On Reveal: Double this card’s Power.
[Change] 5/4 -> 5/5

This buff is designed to help him remain competitive even when the full combo isn't drawn while ensuring that counterplay options like Shang-Chi are still viable.

Kraven

Kraven, who has faced challenges competing with new move deck strategies, has also received a power boost in this Marvel Snap update.

[Old] 2/2 - When a card moves here, this gains +2 Power.
[Change] 2/2 -> 2/3

This adjustment aims to enhance his competitiveness alongside Madame Web and Araña while promoting diversity among move builds.

Hercules

Hercules has also struggled in move decks but excels when conditions align perfectly, allowing him to manipulate cards between locations effectively.

[Old] 3/4 - The first time another card moves here each turn, move it to another location.
[Change] 3/4 -> 3/5

In the latest Marvel Snap update, his stats were improved to provide him additional strength as new movement cards are introduced into the game.

The recent update brought along changes that will require adaptability to survive. As players adapt to these changes, we can expect fresh dynamics and innovative tactics to arise. This update not only revitalizes the competitive scene but also ensures that no single strategy dominates the game.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar