Peni Parker Swings into Marvel Snap as the Latest Marvel Rivals Card
Following Galacta and Luna Snow, Marvel Snap welcomes Peni Parker from the acclaimed Spider-Verse films as the newest addition to the Marvel Rivals themed cards. Similar to Luna Snow, Peni Parker is a ramp card, but with a unique twist.
Understanding Peni Parker's Mechanics
Peni Parker is a 2-cost, 3-power card with the following ability: "On Reveal: Add SP//dr to your hand. When this merges, you get +1 Energy next turn."
SP//dr, a 3-cost, 3-power card, has the ability: "On Reveal: Merge with one of your cards here. You can move that card next turn."
This card combination can be initially confusing. Essentially, Peni Parker adds SP//dr to your hand, a card that lets you reposition a card on the board. Crucially, if Peni Parker merges with any card, you gain +1 energy for your next turn. This bonus isn't limited to SP//dr; cards like Hulk Buster and Agony also trigger the effect. The extra move from SP//dr, however, is only effective the turn after merging and is a one-time use.
Top Peni Parker Decks on Launch Day
Mastering Peni Parker requires time and practice. The 5-energy cost for the merge and extra energy is significant, but synergistic deck building is key. Wiccan is a prime example of a powerful synergy. Here are a couple of deck examples:
Deck 1 (Wiccan Synergy):
Quicksilver, Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Peni Parker, Quake, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Red Guardian, Gladiator, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Gorr the God Butcher, Alioth
This deck is flexible; some cards can be substituted based on your meta and collection. The core strategy is to play Quicksilver and a 2-cost card (ideally Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, or Peni Parker) to enable Wiccan's effect. This allows for the timely deployment of Gorr and Alioth, offering multiple win conditions.
Deck 2 (Scream Move Strategy):
Agony, Kingpin, Kraven, Peni Parker, Scream, Juggernaut, Polaris, Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Man, Cannonball, Alioth, Magneto
This deck utilizes a move-style strategy, focusing on manipulating your opponent's cards. The extra energy from Peni Parker and SP//dr's movement capabilities enhance this strategy. Kraven and Scream are vital for lane control, while Peni Parker facilitates the deployment of Alioth and Magneto. This deck requires advanced strategic thinking.
Is Peni Parker Worth the Investment?
Currently, Peni Parker might not be worth immediate investment with Collector's Tokens or Spotlight Cache Keys. While a generally strong card, she isn't currently game-changing in the Marvel Snap meta. Her impact might increase as the game evolves.
