Summary
Marvel Snaphas just announced the contents of its December 2024 patch. With the latestMarvel Snapseason having started on December 3, several cards have been introduced into the game. As with every new release, developer Second Dinner tries to balance out the game as a whole to avoid instances wherein a certain kind of deck or card may be deemed overpowered or too weak, depending on the case.
One ofNovember 2024’sMarvel Snapupdatessaw cards such as Surtur, Agent Venom, Skaar, Silver Sable, and others receive adjustments. This was to ensure competitive play, especially since many fans found the Surtur card that was added that season to be too strong. As such, with the Marvel Rivals season commencing, it was the right time for the developers to try and scope out and tweak a few more cards that could help players out.
Marvel Snap’s December 2024 update introduces several changes to many cards. One of the biggest adjustments during this patch is the one involvingArishem decks inMarvel Snap. Many players enjoy using this archetype because of its unpredictability. This is why the new update sees the random cards reduced from 15 to 12, and the +1 Max Energy only being awarded on turn 3. This should help balance out gameplay with no user having a clear advantage until mid-point of the match.
What Changed in Marvel Snap’s December 2024 Update?
Another big change involvesMarvel Snap’s Typhoid Maryusage. Typhoid Mary worked so well with Surtur that there was backlash about how powerful Mary had become. To address this, Mary’s debuff now causes other cards in the location to have -2 power instead of the old -1. This should give players a risk and reward system wherein it could be great to power up Surtur, but at the risk of other cards. Granted, it could still become overpowered if partnered with an Ajax or Zero card.
Other cards that received some updates were Alioth, Enchantress, Black Widow, Frigga, Shuri, Lockjaw, Stormbreaker, Cerebro, and Elsa Bloodstone. The comments section onMarvel Snap’s Twitter announcement showed different reactions to the new update. Many felt that Arishem’s debuff killed the card’s value. Others mentioned thatCerebro decks inMarvel Snapcould move to the forefront because of the buff it received. Still, even if players found the update to be a mixed bag, it’s still early in the season. It’s quite possible that a mid-season balance patch will be coming later on to address even more effects that the new cards, and the changes from the patch have brought in.
Marvel Snap December 2024 Patch Notes
[Old] 7/7 - At the start of the game, +1 Max Energy. Shuffle 15 random cards into your deck.
[New] 7/7 - Game Start: Shuffle 12 new cards into your deck. On turn 3, get +1 Max Energy.
[Old] 4/10 - Ongoing: Your other cards here have -1 Power.
[New] 4/10 - Ongoing: Your other cards here have -2 Power.
[Old] 6/10 - On Reveal: Remove the text from all unrevealed enemy cards here.
[New] 6/9
[Old] 4/5 - On Revel: Remove the abilities from all Ongoing cards here.
[New] 4/6
[Old] 3/4 - Activate: Add a Widow’s Bite to your opponent’s hand.
[New] 3/3
[Old] 3/3 - On Reveal: Add a copy of the last card you played to your hand.
[New] 3/4
[Old] 4/1 - On Reveal: If you play your next at this location, double its Power.
[New] 4/3
[Old] 4/4 - After you play a card here, swap it with a card in your deck
[Old] 3/0 - Ongoing: Your highest-Power cards have +2 Power
[New] 2/0
[Old] 3/3 - Each card you play to fill your side of a location gains +2 Power
WHERE TO PLAY
MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced, award-winning collectible card game with innovative mechanics that has been called “accessible, and utterly brilliant” and “one of the best card games” today.Build your deck of 12 cards. Each Card represents a Marvel Super Hero or Villain, each with a unique power or ability. The goal of the game is to outsmart and outwit your opponent. Learning how to play only takes a few minutes, and matches only takes 3 minutes.The game is designed so that every match feels different. Play your cards at 50+ different locations across the Marvel Universe, each with iconic game-changing abilities. From Asgard to Wakanda, new locations are introduced regularly to put your creative problem-solving skills to the test.Every player begins with a Free Starter Deck that helps you get started. From there, you may earn new cards to add to your collection simply by playing and mastering the game.Unlike other games in the Collectible Card Game Genre, there are no card packs in MARVEL SNAP. You can Play More to Earn More.
