Marvel SNAP: The Living Tribunal’s Comeback Potential

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There’s a compelling argument to be made that one often overlooked card in Marvel SNAP is The Living Tribunal. At certain stages within the game, this imposing character held dominance over the meta and struck terror into many players. However, despite not receiving any significant changes or updates, he has since been largely forgotten. So, is The Living Tribunal a weak, outdated Marvel SNAP card, or simply an underutilized powerhouse that more players should tap into? I believe it’s the latter—he’s merely a strong, classic card hidden beneath a mountain of newer, more eye-catching cards.

If you’re aiming to revive The Living Tribunal’s power and leave your opponents astounded by an overwhelming force on your game board, this article will introduce a deck that could potentially grant you over a million Power points in each area.

The Best Deck for The Living Tribunal

A robust and reliable deck for The Living Tribunal could be referred to as an Onslaught & Iron Man alliance. To construct this team, unite these characters: Onslaught, Iron Man, The Living Tribunal, along with Magik, Wave, Jubilee, Mystique, Invisible Woman, Mister Negative, Howard the Duck, Iron Lad, and Ravonna Renslayer.

Card Cost Power
The Living Tribunal 6 9
Onslaught 6 9
Iron Man 5 0
Magik 3 2
Invisible Woman 2 3
Mister Negative 4 -1
Wave 3 3
Howard the Duck 1 2
Iron Lad 4 6
Jubilee 4 1
Mystique 3 0
Ravonna Renslayer 2 2

The Living Tribunal Deck Synergies

  • Magik extends the match so you can play more of your big cards.
  • Invisible Woman hides your early big drop so the enemy won’t read your next move.
  • Iron Lad and Mystique copy the effects of your key Power providers—Onslaught or Iron Man.
  • Wave, Mister Negative, and Ravonna Renslayer discount your cards.
  • Howard the Duck ensures you copy the right card’s text with Iron Lad. (He exposes your deck’s top card each turn.)
  • Jubilee is a joker card for times when you haven’t been able to draw a key card.

How to Play The Living Tribunal Effectively

Here are some notes and tips to keep in mind:

  1. Hide your intention. Try not to give away your centric lane where you will drop Onslaught, Iron Man, and The Living Tribunal. Otherwise, they might become an easy target for the opponent’s tech cards.
  2. Exploit Invisible Woman’s effect. If you want to play one of your key players early, hide it behind Invisible Woman’s ability. She can keep it unrevealed, which is a perfect way to evade some counterattacks.
  3. Go all in on doubling effects. The Living Tribunal decks are only undefeatable when you boost their Power with text- or effect-copying cards like Iron Lad and Mystique.

How to Counter The Living Tribunal

As a dedicated fan, I’d like to share my insights about The Living Tribunal. When it comes to countering this cosmic entity, three characters stand out: Enchantress, Echo, and Rogue. These cards are absolute game-changers when it comes to ongoing tech effects. They excel at either preventing The Living Tribunal’s influence, snatching its effects away, or eliminating it altogether.

These cards aren’t as versatile as other tech choices such as Cosmo or Shang-Chi, which makes them less ideal for general use. However, using them specifically against The Living Tribunal—a seldom encountered character in game strategy—may not be the best choice either.

Can The Living Tribunal Have a Place in the Meta?

Several people suggested that unleashing Moonstone could rejuvenate The Living Tribunal. This is because Moonstone has the ability to produce massive power in a single lane, so why not amplify this potential by distributing it throughout The Living Tribunal’s domain instead?

The Living Tribunal stands out due to his versatile text, which often makes him a strong contender for dominance in the meta. He’s just one card away from being an essential inclusion in most decks, and this is part of what makes his design so captivating.

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2025-02-01 07:24