Is it time once again for more balance changes in Marvel Snap (Free)? I mean, I’m writing this so it must be. The meta in this game has been absolutely chaotic over the last couple of months, but the combination of new cards and a few of the previous balance changes have seen a particular deck or two rocketing to the top. This latest OTA update seeks to address some of that. And you probably know what that means: the ol’ nerf bat is out for blood. Let’s check the damage.
There are definitely a lot of nerfs this time around, so let’s look at the cards getting strengthened first. Captain America is a card that doesn’t seem particularly popular or unpopular, but maybe that’s not good enough for such a major character? Whatever the case, Cap is trading a little Power for a much-improved ability. He goes from 3-Cost 3-Power to 3-Cost 2-Power, with his ability now providing 2 Power to other cards at the location with Ongoing abilities. That Ongoing stipulation means you have to be a little more aware of exactly which cards you play him with, but overall it’s a nice improvement for America’s Butt.
Next up is Baron Mordo, Doctor Strange’s nemesis. He’s another one that is getting a change to his ability to make him a little stronger, but unlike Captain America, Mordo’s stats are remaining unchanged. Before, his On Reveal ability would cause the opponent to draw a card a