Unveiling Marvel Snap’s Game-Changing X-Men Card Set to Revolutionize Control Decks

Marvel Snap's Rise of the Phoenix season is currently underway and has already brought significant changes to the game. One of the notable additions is the powerful Phoenix Force card, which has been incorporated into move/destroy hybrid decks. However, the newest Marvel Snap card, featuring the X-Men's Jean Grey, is set to become an invaluable asset for lockdown decks. These particular deck types are useful in countering the popularity of move and destroy decks, which have seen a rise since the introduction of the Phoenix Force.

Considering Jean Grey's status as one of the X-Men's most renowned characters, it is surprising that she has only just joined Marvel Snap's roster. However, her inclusion in the game is highly anticipated, as her ability has the potential to synergize exceptionally well with the lockdown deck archetype. Marvel Snap has been showing its support for the X-Men in recent seasons, with Cyclops receiving a boost from the introduction of High Evolutionary. Now, with Jean Grey in play, she has the opportunity to become a significant meta card in the game.

Marvel Snap’s Jean Grey is a Must-Use Card for Lockdown Control Decks

Jean Grey is a 3-Cost/3-Power card with an Ongoing ability. This ability compels players to play their first card at Jean Grey's location every turn. This ability is particularly effective in lockdown decks, which aim to control where opponents can play their cards. By forcing an opponent to play their first card at a specific location each turn, players can effectively shut down decks that rely on playing stronger cards across different locations. This also serves as a counter to Marvel Snap's Galactus.

The typical strategy for a lockdown control deck is to focus on one lane to ensure dominance by the fifth turn. Then, players can play Professor X or Spider-Man on an open lane to prevent opponents from playing there on the final turn. Jean Grey adds a twist to this strategy by creating a situation where players can anticipate where an opponent will play their first card each turn and adapt their strategy accordingly. This synergy works well with the Guardians of the Galaxy cards, as each card gains a Power boost if the opponent plays a card there on the same turn. Additionally, Nebula can be played at a different location to make sure she benefits from her ability.

Jean Grey's ability has a caveat: players can only force their first card to be played at a location if there is space available. This strategy can be advantageous for players, as they can fill up Jean Grey's lane early on and then play Professor X at an open lane on turn five, forcing the opponent to continue playing into Jean Grey's lane. It is important for Jean Grey players in Marvel Snap to be wary of opponents using Enchantress to neutralize her ability. However, Jean Grey pairs well with Cosmo, who can prevent On Reveal abilities while opponents are still being forced to play cards in her lane.

Furthermore, Jean Grey's addition to Marvel Snap is significant because it introduces the new Spotlight Cache system for obtaining Series 4 and 5 cards. This week, Jean Grey is one of the cards in the spotlight, giving players the opportunity to pull her once every 10 Collector's Reserves. Whether this new system will make collecting newly released cards easier remains to be seen, but players will likely want to try it out, if only for the chance to obtain Jean Grey.

Marvel Snap is available for PC and mobile devices.