Marvel Snap balance changes (October 10, 2024): All buffs, nerfs, and reworks explained

The Marvel Snap balance changes for October 10 have been announced. The developers have implemented significant balance changes, aimed at enhancing gameplay and ensuring a more competitive environment. The latest tweaks will affect a total of eight cards.

The development team has introduced both buffs and nerfs, which will reshape strategies in the game. Notably, Zabu has undergone a complete rework, while Hellcow, Widow's Kiss, and Viper have been nerfed. On the flip side, cards like Scream, Grand Master, Emperor Hulkling, and Okoye have received buffs.

Similar to Marvel Snap's previous balance update on September 12, 2024, this one has introduced a lot of changes. Let's delve deeper to learn about the changes in the Nuverse's card-battling game.

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All Marvel Snap balance changes on October 10, 2024

Below are the Marvel Snap balance changes implemented this month:

Zabu

• [Old] 2/3 - On Reveal: Until the end of next turn, your 4-Cost cards cost 1 less
• [New] 1/2 - On Reveal: Give each 4-Cost card in your deck -1 Cost.

The long-awaited Zabu update has finally arrived with the Marvel Snap balance changes, and the developers have hoped that players will find it rewarding. Initially, they aimed for a different design, but struggled to balance its strength. This new version has sparked innovative strategies internally, and its lower cost aligns well with cards like Shanna and Ka-Zar.

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Hellcow

• [Old] 4/6 - Activate: Discard 2 cards from your hand.
• [New] 4/7 - Activate: Discard a card from your hand.

The Shift from On Reveal to Activate for Hellcow was intended to revitalize its usage, but it proved too powerful in Hela decks. To encourage a more diverse meta, Hellcow is now less effective in those strategies.

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Widow's Kiss (White Widow)

• [Old] 0/0 - Ongoing: This has -3 Power. Disable this ability if your side of this location is full.
• [New] 0/-4 - Destroy this when your side of this location is full.

The "clog" deck archetype has gained traction recently, prompting adjustments to ensure balance. The change to this card aims to maintain metagame pressure, while allowing opponents more options to counter clog strategies.

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Viper

• [Old] 3/5 - On Reveal: One of your other cards here with the lowest Power switches sides.
• [Change] 3/5 -> 3/4

Viper's effectiveness warranted a slight power reduction to maintain balance without reverting to her previous ability.

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Kingpin, Scream, and Fisk Tower

• [Change] No longer affects unrevealed cards.

These cards will no longer affect unrevealed cards, aligning with the game's philosophy of keeping interactions straightforward and predictable.

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Scream

• [Old] 2/2 - When an enemy card moves, steal 2 Power from it. (once per turn)
• [Change] 2/2 -> 2/3

To compensate for the loss of synergy with Juggernaut, Scream has received a minor buff with the Marvel Snap balance changes.

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Grand Master

• [Old] 2/2 - On Reveal: Move one of your other On Reveal cards here to the middle location. Its ability happens again.
• [Change] 2/2 -> 2/3

This adjustment aims to enhance Grand Master's playability without overpowering it.

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Emperor Hulkling

• [Old] 6/11 - At the start of the game, copy the text of a random 6-Cost card.
• [Change] 6/11 -> 6/12

Internal tests revealed Emperor Hulkling's potential was underutilized. Thus, his power has been increased while maintaining his cost.

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Okoye

• [Old] 2/2 - On Reveal: Give every card in your deck +1 Power.
• [Change] 2/2 -> 2/3

To keep pace with stronger scaling cards, Okoye has received a power boost via Marvel Snap's balance changes. This will help encourage more creativity and varied decks.

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