Ultimate Ross Decks for Victory in Marvel Snap

Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross: A Deep Dive into Marvel Snap's Newest Addition

Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, portrayed by Harrison Ford in Captain America: Brave New World, joins the Marvel Snap roster. While his star power is undeniable, let's analyze whether his in-game impact justifies the hype.

How Thunderbolt Ross Functions

Ross is a 2-cost, 2-power card with a unique ability: When your opponent ends a turn with unspent energy, draw a card with 10 or more power. This mechanic, similar to Red Hulk and High Evolutionary effects, hinges on card draw – a powerful element in Marvel Snap.

However, the restriction to 10+ power cards significantly limits his utility. Currently, this includes cards like: Attuma, Black Cat, Crossbones, Cull Obsidian, Typhoid Mary, Aero, Heimdall, Helicarrier, Red Hulk, Sasquatch, She-Hulk, Skaar, Thanos (if generated), Orka, Emperor Hulkling, Hulk, Magneto, Death, Red Skull, Agatha Harkness (if generated), Giganto, Destroyer, and The Infinaut.

Most decks contain only one, if any, of these high-power cards. Therefore, Ross's effectiveness is directly tied to deck composition. Deck thinning becomes a key strategy if you incorporate multiple high-power cards. Red Guardian is his primary counter.

Optimal Deck Synergies

Ross shines in specific archetypes:

• Surtur Decks: The synergy is clear. Playing Surtur on turn 3, followed by 10+ power cards, boosts Surtur's power, potentially making Skaar free. Other cards like Juggernaut, Cosmo, and Armor provide crucial support. This deck, however, relies heavily on Series 5 cards (Hydra Bob, Surtur, Ares, Cull Obsidian, Skaar). Substitutions are possible (Iceman, Nico Minoru, Spider-Ham for Hydra Bob; Aero for Cull Obsidian), but core cards remain essential. Ross significantly enhances this deck's consistency by drawing crucial high-cost cards.

• Hela Decks: This deck aims to discard high-power cards of varying costs to revive with Hela on the final turn. Ross facilitates this strategy by drawing those high-power cards for discarding. Black Knight and Ghost Rider provide consistent early-game power. This deck also features Series 5 cards (Black Knight, War Machine), with potential replacements (Ares, Swordmaster for War Machine).

Is He Worth the Investment?

Currently, unless you're a dedicated Surtur/Ares player, Thunderbolt Ross might not be worth the Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens, especially if resources are limited. His effectiveness depends on future card additions and the evolving meta. The prevalence of Wiccan decks, where opponents rarely leave unspent energy, further diminishes his value. His potential will increase as more 10+ power cards are introduced into the game.