5 best Marvel Snap decks to counter discard playstyle

Marvel Snap decks to counter discard focus on preventing any power shifts in the late game by bringing back the discarded cards. Apocalypse, Hela, and Morbius are examples of cards frequently used in the discard playstyle. However, there are a few weaknesses to this, like unexpected late-game control that can be taken advantage of by counter decks.

This article will look at five of the best Marvel Snap decks to counter discard playstyle while keeping your strategy strong.

Note: This list is based on the writer's opinion and is in no particular order.

List of the five best Marvel Snap decks to counter discard playstyle

1) Location control

This deck among Marvel Snap decks to counter discard shines at managing the board and restricting the output of your opponent’s cards. (Image via Nuverse)

Iceman (Cost 1/Power 2)
Nightcrawler (Cost 1/Power 2)
Armor (Cost 2/Power 3)
Lizard (Cost 2/Power 5)
Cosmo (Cost 3/Power 3)
Polaris (Cost 3/Power 5)
Killmonger (Cost 3/Power 3)
Shang-Chi (Cost 4/Power 3)
Enchantress (Cost 4/Power 5)
Professor X (Cost 5/Power 2)
Spider-Woman (Cost 5/Power 8)
Magneto (Cost 6/Power 12)

With Cosmo and Enchantress, this deck takes out some of the most important parts of your opponent’s game plan. Cosmo shuts off On Reveal abilities, which can lock down abilities of big cards such as Hela or Moon Knight.

Enchantress destroys Ongoing effects, meaning that Morbius' benefits cannot be utilized. Professor X can lock down lanes to prevent Hela from reviving cards in that lane.

2) Cost control

This deck among Marvel Snap decks to counter discard helps in creating a strong board presence for yourself. (Image via Nuverse)

Iceman (Cost 1/Power 2)
Nova (Cost 1/Power 1)
America Chavez (Cost 1/Power 2)
Shadow King (Cost 2/Power 2)
Lizard (Cost 2/Power 5)
Scorpion (Cost 2/Power 2)
Angela (Cost 2/Power 0)
Bishop (Cost 3/Power 1)
Killmonger (Cost 3/Power 3)
Shang-Chi (Cost 4/Power 3)
Sera (Cost 5/Power 4)
Iron Man (Cost 5/Power 0)

This deck counters enemy discard strategies by disrupting their plans and boosting their presence on the board. Shadow King resets any cards that have been overly boosted — removing their power increases from discard effects — such as Morbius. Sera allows for flexible plays in the late game, and Iron Man doubles power in key lanes, maintaining control against strong discard strategies.

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3) Low-cost control

This deck among Marvel Snap decks to counter discard not only answers low-cost strategy but also has a good and versatile way of controlling the board. (Image via Nuverse)

Elektra (Cost 1/Power 1)
Yondu (Cost 1/Power 2)
Maximus (Cost 2/Power 6)
Killmonger (Cost 3/Power 3)
Cosmo (Cost 3/Power 3)
Rogue (Cost 3/Power 2)
Polaris (Cost 3/Power 5)
Enchantress (Cost 4/Power 5)
Leech (Cost 4/Power 4)
Shang-Chi (Cost 4/Power 3)
Aero (Cost 5/Power 10)
Magneto (Cost 6/Power 12)

Yondu and Killmonger remove low-cost cards like Blade that help with discarding. Cosmo blocks important On Reveal effects like Lady Sif or Ghost Rider. Enchantress or Rogue turn off Morbius' Ongoing abilities which limits their power. Leech counters Hela by removing her special abilities. Aero, Polaris, and Magneto change the position of cards to control lanes across the board.

4) Galactus disruption

This deck among Marvel Snap decks to counter discard exploits surprise tactics and makes opponents reconsider strategies against Galactus. (Image via Nuverse)

Nebula (Cost 1/Power 1)
Iceman (Cost 1/Power 2)
Daredevil (Cost 2/Power 2)
Green Goblin (Cost 3/Power -3)
Wave (Cost 3/Power 5)
Spider-Man (Cost 3/Power 4)
Doctor Octopus (Cost 4/Power 8)
Sandman (Cost 5/Power 7)
Hobgoblin (Cost 5/Power -8)
Professor X (Cost 5/Power 2)
Galactus (Cost 6/Power 7)

Green Goblin and Hobgoblin disrupt the opponent's board space, making it harder to spread power effectively. Professor X locks down lanes early, denying key plays, while Galactus clears the board to reset their strategy. Winning revolves around controlling their momentum and using cards like Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus to disrupt or secure critical lanes.

5) Hand control

This deck is a combination of disruption and offense that can hold its own against Discard strategies no matter how aggressive they are. (Image via Nuverse)

Korg (Cost 1/Power 1)
The Collector (Cost 2/Power 2)
Scorpion (Cost 2/Power 2)
Loki (Cost 2/Power 2)
Armor (Cost 2/Power 3)
Mystique (Cost 3/Power 0)
Baron Zemo (Cost 3/Power 5)
Bishop (Cost 3/Power 1)
Moon Girl (Cost 4/Power 5)
Nick Fury (Cost 4/Power 6)
Devil Dinosaur (Cost 5/Power 3)
Sera (Cost 5/Power 4)

Baron Zemo and Korg make it harder for the opponents to draw important discard cards. Scorpion gives -1 power to all opponent cards in their hand. The Collector and Devil Dinosaur grow stronger with the cards you get from Loki and Nick Fury, helping make powerful plays. Mystique doubles Devil Dinosaur's effect, letting this deck overpower the opponent and secure lanes for victory.

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