Marvel Snap: Luna Snow Guide (Deck, Strategy, Counter)

Marvel Snap: Luna Snow Guide (Deck, Strategy, Counter)

As a seasoned player with countless hours spent on the battlefield of Marvel Snap, I must admit that Luna Snow is a card that leaves me scratching my head more often than not. With years of experience under my belt and countless strategies tested, I’ve come to realize that Luna Snow is like a beautiful, fragile orchid in a jungle full of rambunctious gorillas – she’s lovely, but not quite up for the fight.

In December, Luna Snow, who has recently been added to Marvel Snap‘s team from Marvel Rivals, is the newest card to make an appearance. She’s a 3-Cost card with a starting power of 5 that activates when revealed. This character can place two Ice Cubes on either side of her lane, and these Ice Cubes have an ongoing ability. Starting from the beginning of each round, they grant +1 Energy until the lanes are filled. Once the lanes are full, these Ice Cubes will explode and stop providing Energy.

In the Marvel Rivals expansion, cards such as Galacta, Doctor Doom 2099, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot have stolen the spotlight, leaving Luna Snow somewhat overlooked. However, for players eager to experiment with her, here’s an optimal deck configuration for Luna Snow in the current Marvel Snap metagame.

Luna Snow (3–5)

On Reveal : Add an Ice Cube to each side of this location.

Series : Five (Ultra Rare)

Season : Marvel Rivals

Release : Dec 3, 2024

The Best Deck for Luna Snow

Marvel Snap: Luna Snow Guide (Deck, Strategy, Counter)

Luna Snow fits well in a Silver Surfer deck. Her Energy-generating ability lets you play more three-Cost cards, maximizing Silver Surfer’s buff. To create an effective lineup, include the following cards: Luna Snow, Silver Surfer, Hope Summers, Red Guardian, Absorbing Man, Sebastian Shaw, Mobius M. Mobius, Caiera, Forge, Frigga, Brood, and Magik.

CardCostPower
Luna Snow35
Silver Surfer32
Hope Summers34
Forge22
Red Guardian33
Frigga33
Brood32
Sebastian Shaw34
Magik32
Mobius M. Mobius33
Absorbing Man44
Caiera34

Luna Snow Deck Synergies

  • Luna Snow and Hope Summers generate extra Energy, allowing you to play more three-Cost cards before activating Silver Surfer’s buff.
  • Frigga and Absorbing Man are card multipliers, replicating Luna Snow or Silver Surfer’s effects.
  • Mobius and Red Guardian are tech options. Mobius guards against Cost fluctuations, while Red Guardian can disable the enemy’s Ice Cube.
  • Forge and Silver Surfer provide buffs, enhancing key three-Cost cards on the board.
  • Magik extends the match, allowing you to drop her if your strategy isn’t intact by turn six.
  • Brood and Sebastian Shaw are your primary buff beneficiaries, Forge and Silver Surfer’s ideal targets.

Frigga and Magik are flex cards; you can replace them with Phastos and Mockingbird.

How to Play Luna Snow Effectively

Here are some key notes to keep in mind when playing Luna Snow:

  1. Luna’s Ice Cube is destroyed at the start of the next round, not when the lane is filled. It survives the turn, grants +1 Energy the next turn, then self-destructs. This is important if you need to unclog a lane on turn five, as you’ll still get +1 Energy on turn six, even if you discard the Ice Cube on turn five.
  2. Luna needs protection. Ice Cube, her main utility, is vulnerable to cards like Killmonger or Red Guardian. To maximize her effect, you’ll need to protect her.
  3. You can get creative with Ice Cube’s extra Energy. Cards like Havok can greatly benefit from Luna’s boost. Play Luna, gain extra Energy each turn, and avoid using it immediately. The unspent Energy will eventually be converted into buffs for Havok, passively turning him into a win condition.

How to Counter Luna Snow

Marvel Snap: Luna Snow Guide (Deck, Strategy, Counter)Marvel Snap: Luna Snow Guide (Deck, Strategy, Counter)

  • Killmonger: He can destroy Luna’s Ice Cube (a one-Cost card), rendering Luna less effective.
  • Cosmo: If played in the right lane, Cosmo can prevent Luna’s effect from activating.
  • Hobgoblin and Green Goblin: These cards can clog Luna’s lane, causing her Ice Cube to self-destruct.

The characters that present the greatest challenges to Luna Snow are Killmonger, Cosmo, and Goblins. Alternatively, Shadow King could be a viable option since Luna Snow is frequently used in Silver Surfer decks. Additionally, Iceman, who has a lower cost and can be played later on, can throw a wrench into the workings of Luna Snow decks.

Is Luna Snow Worth It?

Marvel Snap: Luna Snow Guide (Deck, Strategy, Counter)

Luna Snow is a card that can be skipped over for two primary reasons: Firstly, other cards in the ramp category are stronger and perform similar functions as Luna; secondly, her high cost makes her less effective after the third round. However, if you have a unique strategy or niche where she fits perfectly, then Luna Snow could prove useful.

If Luna Snow were priced at just 2 resources to play, she’d be an essential addition for any deck focusing on resource accumulation. However, with her current cost, she performs best when played in sync with the game’s pace. On your fourth turn, she can feel out of place; by the fifth turn, she takes up valuable slots; and by the sixth turn, there are usually better options to play instead.

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2024-12-04 15:23