Marvel Snap allows players to utilize all kinds of different cards that have an energy cost ranging from 0 to 6. Because of varying energy costs, players must choose their cards carefully, and make sure that the range of energy costs in their deck is very efficient for playing in a match.
3-cost cards can prove to be the game-changing cards within Marvel Snap because they are usually played in the middle of the game. These cards hold a wide range of abilities and are very important for players to utilize within the game. That said, some 3-cost cards in Marvel Snap are proving that they are played simply better than other 3-cost cards.
Updated on September 9, 2023, by Kai Adler: With the inclusion of many different Season Passes and dozens of brand-new cards for players to collect, 3-Cost cards have become some of the most sought-after characters in Marvel Snap. Since the release of Silver Surfer, 3-Cost cards in Marvel Snap have been some of the most meta-defying synergies that players could place together. Now that 3-Cost cards have been granted such a high populous in this card-collecting game, there are so many more for fans to get their hands on, with some newer cards out-ranking older cards like Deathlok. Along with so many new cards, some 3-Cost cards (like Lockjaw) have newer and more efficient combinations, in consideration of niche decks, that make them so very valued.
10 Silver Surfer
As the essential "spokesperson" for 3-Cost cards, Silver Surfer is one of the most sought-after Pool 3 characters in all of Marvel Snap. Silver Surfer may only withhold 2 Power to provide onto a location, but it is his On Reveal ability that garners even more Power by supporting his allies.
When played, Silver Surfer's power activates, and he gives +2 Power to each other friendly 3-Cost card on the board. When paired with synergistic cards like Wong and Odin, Silver Surfer can dominate the table, easily taking a meta victory.
9 Magik
Magik used to be a poorly used card in Marvel Snap as a 5-Cost card, but after receiving a buff, Magik is now a 3-Cost card for players to utilize in their decks. Magik only has 2 Power, but her On Reveal ability allows her to turn a location into Limbo.
Limbo simply states that there is a 7th Turn in this match. Magik is a strategic character that can help players form their plays with an extra round to use. In many decks that aren't considered near 'value,' Magik is an essential component in ensuring that the deck is meta and efficient.
8 Spider-Man
Like Magik, Spider-Man has also received a buff before maintaining his status as a poor 4-Cost card with an alright controlling ability. Fortunately, Spider-Man is now a 3-Cost card with 5 Power, which already makes him a card of exceptional value and Power.
Spider-Man also has the movement-themed On Reveal ability to move to another location after being played, and also bring along an enemy card with him. This ability can be used stealthily to interfere with opposing plans and to benefit from other cards that require movement, such as Miles Morales.
7 Loki
Loki, having been introduced as September 2023's featured card within the Loki For All Time Season Pass, is one of the most unique cards in Marvel Snap. With that fact being exceptionally true within the 3-Cost card filter, Loki is a one-of-a-kind character with the most brilliant ability.
When played, Loki replaces the player's hand with the cards from the opponent's starting hand while also giving them -1 Cost. This magnificent ability can mess with the opposing player's mind, as well as support an unusual method in securing victory in Marvel Snap. Loki also has 5 Power to throw onto a location, making him one of the stronger 3-Cost cards.
6 Venom
Since Marvel Snap's official release, Venom has maintained his position as not only one of the best 3-Cost cards in the game but as one of the best destruction-based cards that players can use in respective decks. Venom has an equal 3 Power to his Energy Cost of 3, which averages him out in the realm of Marvel Snap cards.
But, his On Reveal ability, which allows him to destroy all friendly cards at his location and add their Power to Venom's, supports Venom's potential to become the largest powerhouse on the virtual table. With enough setting up, Venom can destroy up to three other cards and gain a massive amount of Power.
5 Lockjaw
Lockjaw isn't particularly outstanding within decks in general, but when paired up with synergistic cards that make use of Lockjaw's unique ability, this card's meta potential truly reveals itself. Lockjaw has 2 Power and the ability to swap a friendly card (when it is played at Lockjaw's location) with another card in the player's deck.
While this ability can only be activated once per turn, cards like the Infinity Stones, Wasp, and others shine wonderfully with Lockjaw. With that, 'Bounce' decks have become some of the most popular in Marvel Snap's meta with Lockjaw standing as the decks' primary feature.
4 Jean Grey
After the Rise of the Phoenix Force Season Pass (July 2023) brought forth many new cards for players to combine into 12-card decks, Jean Grey has been thrown around as one of the most remarkable additions to Marvel Snap. As one of the best Pool 5 cards, Jean Grey has the Ongoing ability that forces each player to play their first card at her location each turn (so long as it is possible).
With 3 Power as well, Jean Grey enforces panic in the opponent with a devastating mechanic in the Marvel Snap match. Although it may affect the player as well, synergies throughout Marvel Snap with Jean Grey can weave this ability into a beautiful structure of victory, especially with Guardians of the Galaxy cards.
3 Daken
Daken was added to Marvel Snap's collection along with the Big In Japan (August 2023) Season Pass. Daken is a 3-Cost card with a good amount of 4 Power. While fairly constitutional on his own, Daken also brings an extraordinary ability to Marvel Snap that enriches destruction and discard-themed decks.
When played, Daken adds the Muramasa Shard card into the player's hand. Muramasa Shard costs 1 Energy and has 1 Power, but players will want to focus on the card's ability, which states that if Muramasa Shard is destroyed or discarded, double Daken's Power. Essentially, getting rid of Muramasa Shard somehow will grant Daken the boost to 8 Power.
2 Cosmo
Since the beginning of Marvel Snap's time, interference cards have been some of the most infamous in the game; not infamous for being 'bad,' but infamous for throwing players off their game and disrupting their gameplay. Cosmo is one such card, which withholds the Ongoing ability that stops On Reveal abilities from activating at Cosmo's location.
For cards like Odin, Wong, and Shang-Chi, Cosmo is a great counter, as Cosmo stops them from benefiting from such cards at all. Utilizing Cosmo can grant players proficiency in disregarding what the opponent is setting up, so long as they seem to be primarily using On Reveal cards. Cosmo also has 3 Power, which can help boost a location's total Power into the player's hands.
1 Thor
Thor, being such a powerful Marvel hero and Asgardian god as he is, has the capability of unleashing incredible amounts of Power onto one location. Thor is already considerably efficient with 4 Power, yet his On Reveal ability grants the Mjolnir card to be shuffled into the player's deck. This is notable because if players were to play Mjolnir, which costs 0 Energy and has 0 Power, it has the On Reveal ability to give Thor +6 Power.
With one activation, Thor is instantly a 10-Power card, which is beyond eminent. it is with cards like Wong and Odin that Thor truly shines, as they allow for On Reveal abilities to happen multiple times. With this combination, Thor can reach heights that bring him to 20, 30, or even 50 Power.
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