Marvel Snap Shang-Chi is an excellent card for destructive deck strategies. With his powerful On Reveal ability, he can single-handedly turn the tide of a match by destroying all enemy cards at his location that have 10 or more power. This formidable ability not only makes him a key player in controlling the board but also adds a layer of strategy that can catch opponents off guard.
In this article, we’ll explore five of the best decks featuring Shang-Chi, each designed to maximize his potential while providing unique strategies to dominate your opponents.
Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's views. The entries are arranged in no particular order.
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The best Marvel Snap Shang-Chi decks
1) Shang Destroy
This deck capitalizes on destruction mechanics to maximize the power of Knull and Death. The goal is to destroy low-cost cards like Deadpool, X-23, and Wolverine, which can be powered up through effects from cards like Carnage and Venom.
By strategically timing the destruction of these cards, you can create a strong late-game presence with a powerful Knull and a potentially free Death on turn six, allowing you to dominate multiple locations.
This is what the Shang Destroy deck looks like:
- Deadpool
- Forge
- Nico Minoru
- X-23
- Carnage
- Wolverine
- Hulk Buster
- Killmonger
- Venom
- Shang-Chi
- Knull
- Death
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2) Psylocke Thanos
This deck utilizes Psylocke to ramp energy, enabling powerful plays with high-cost cards like Thanos and Galacta. The strategy revolves around controlling the board with disruptive elements such as Mobius M. Mobius and Shadow King, which can hinder your opponent's strategy.
The inclusion of Shang-Chi provides a crucial counter to high-power threats, while the Infinity Stones offer versatility and additional card draw, allowing for dynamic plays throughout the game.
This is what the Psylocke Thanos deck looks like:
- Psylocke
- Shadow King
- Mobius M. Mobius
- Red Guardian
- Gladiator
- Shang-Chi
- Galacta
- Wiccan
- Gorr
- Alioth
- Mockingbird
- Thanos
3) Shang-Chi Zabu
This deck combines card draw and cost reduction through the synergy of Zabu and Quinjet, enabling efficient plays throughout the game. The aim is to establish board presence with cards like Devil Dinosaur and utilize control elements such as Cosmo and Juggernaut to disrupt your opponent's plans.
With Shang-Chi, you can eliminate high-power threats, ensuring that you maintain an advantage while executing powerful combinations on turns five and six.
This is what the Shang-Chi Zabu deck looks like:
- Quinjet
- Snowguard
- Zabu
- Sentinel
- Cosmo
- Juggernaut
- Agent Coulson
- Shang-Chi
- Ms. Marvel
- Loki
- Omega Red
- Devil Dinosaur
4) Arishem Loki
This deck leverages the unique abilities of Loki to manipulate card draws and create unexpected plays. Using Quinjet, you can reduce the cost of cards drawn from other sources, allowing for powerful combos. Control is key here, with cards like Shadow King and Enchantress disrupting your opponent’s strategies.
Additionally, including Shang-Chi helps manage high-power threats, while cards like Arishem provide significant late-game power, making it difficult for opponents to predict your moves.
This is what the Arishem Loki deck looks like:
- Quinjet
- Loki
- Shadow King
- Agent Coulson
- Copycat
- Shang-Chi
- Enchantress
- Legion
- Blob
- Alioth
- Mockingbird
- Arishem
5) Debris Dominance
This deck focuses on creating clutter on the board using cards like Debrii, which fills locations with rocks, making it challenging for opponents to play effectively. By employing disruptive elements such as Green Goblin, you can hinder your opponent's ability to control locations while building your power through cards like Red Hulk.
The strategic use of control cards like Shang-Chi allows you to manage threats effectively, while plays with Doctor Octopus can swing momentum in your favor by pulling multiple enemy cards into one location.
This is what the Debris Dominance deck looks like:
- The Hood
- Titania
- Shadow King
- Kate Bishop Hawkeye
- Green Goblin
- Magik
- Debrii
- Viper
- Shang-Chi
- Doctor Octopus
- Cannonball
- Red Hulk
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