Marvel Snap Carnage is a powerful card for destructive strategy decks. With his powerful On Reveal ability, Carnage allows players to dismantle their own cards at a location, gaining +2 Power for each card destroyed. This unique mechanic allows for deck building and enables players to create synergies that capitalize on destruction while maximizing board presence and power output.
In this article, we explore five of the best Carnage decks currently dominating the meta, each designed to harness his destructive prowess in different ways.
Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's views.
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The best Marvel Snap Carnage decks
1) Carnage Destruction
This deck focuses on maximizing the destruction mechanic to gain power. Play low-cost cards like Deadpool and X-23 early, then use Carnage and Venom to destroy them for power boosts. Bucky Barnes provides a strong follow-up with Winter Soldier, while Knull and Death serve as powerful finishers who benefit from the destruction of other cards.
This is what the Carnage Destruction Deck looks like:
- Deadpool
- X-23
- Bucky Barnes
- Carnage
- Wolverine
- Killmonger
- Venom
- Deathlok
- Sabretooth
- Shang-Chi
- Knull
- Death
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2) Bucky Thanos Deck
This deck utilizes Thanos and the Infinity Stones alongside traditional destruction mechanics. The Hood and X-23 set up early board presence, while Bucky Barnes and Carnage help trigger powerful effects. Frigga allows for more flexible plays with high-cost cards, and Killmonger can clear out opponents' low-cost threats, enabling your own strategy to thrive.
This is what the Bucky Thanos Deck looks like:
- The Hood
- X-23
- Bucky Barnes
- Carnage
- Angel
- Frigga
- Killmonger
- Venom
- Makkari
- Misery
- Thanos
- Death
3) Carnage Zoo Deck
This deck aims to flood the board with low-cost cards while leveraging Carnage’s destruction effect. Cards like Squirrel Girl and Nova boost your overall board presence, while Killmonger can clear enemy units. The combination of Venom and Carnage allows for powerful destruction plays that can cause significant power swings in later turns.
This is what the Carnage Zoo Deck looks like:
- The Hood
- Nova
- Squirrel Girl
- Sunspot
- Bucky Barnes
- Carnage
- Wolverine
- Venom
- Cosmo
- Killmonger
- Deathlok
- Death
4) Buffed Zoo Control Deck
This deck focuses on buffing low-cost cards while maintaining control over the board. Forge and Blue Marvel enhance the power of your units, while Squirrel Girl and Sentinel help maintain a strong presence. Carnage can clear out less useful cards, allowing you to maximize board space and power output effectively.
This is what the Buffed Zoo Control Deck looks like:
- Forge
- Nova
- Angel
- Quicksilver
- Squirrel Girl
- Carnage
- Wolverine
- America Chavez
- Sentinel
- Lizard
- Blue Marvel
- Spider-Woman
5) Nova Aggression Deck
This aggressive deck leverages early-game pressure through cards like Rocket Raccoon and Angela. Nova provides a power boost when destroyed, which pairs well with Carnage. Mantis can disrupt opponents by stealing cards from their hands, while high-power finishers like Gamora and Hulk provide strong late-game options to secure wins.
This is what the Nova Aggression Deck looks like:
- Mantis
- Nova
- Rocket Raccoon
- Angela
- Carnage
- Ironheart
- Morph
- Hulk Buster
- Sword Master
- Jessica Jones
- Gamora
- Hulk
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