Peni Parker, the latest Marvel Rivals themed card in Marvel Snap, arrives after Galacta and Luna Snow, bringing a unique twist to the ramp card archetype. Familiar to fans of Spider-Verse, Peni Parker's gameplay is anything but straightforward.
Understanding Peni Parker's Mechanics in Marvel Snap
This 2-cost, 3-power card's ability is: "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."
In essence, Peni Parker adds a movable card (SP//dr) to your hand. Crucially, merging any card with Peni Parker grants you an extra energy for your next turn. This isn't limited to SP//dr; cards like Hulk Buster and Agony also trigger this bonus energy. Remember, SP//dr's movement ability is a one-time effect, active only the turn after merging.
Top Peni Parker Decks on Launch Day
Mastering Peni Parker requires time and practice. Her 5-energy merge effect, while powerful, demands careful strategy. Strong synergies exist, notably with Wiccan. Here are two example decklists:
Deck 1: Wiccan Synergy Deck
This deck features Quicksilver, Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Peni Parker, Quake, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Red Guardian, Gladiator, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Gorr the God Butcher, and Alioth. Key Series 5 cards (Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Wiccan, Gorr, Alioth) are essential; others can be substituted based on your meta and collection. The strategy centers on playing Quicksilver and a 2-cost card (ideally Hawkeye or Peni Parker) to enable Wiccan's effect, leading to powerful late-game plays with Gorr and Alioth.
Deck 2: Scream Move Deck
This list utilizes Agony, Kingpin, Kraven, Peni Parker, Scream, Juggernaut, Polaris, Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Man (Cannonball), Alioth, and Magneto. While Scream, Cannonball, and Alioth are crucial Series 5 cards (possibly replaceable with Stegron), Agony's inclusion is debatable. This deck focuses on board manipulation using Kraven and Scream, with Peni Parker's merge bonus enabling powerful plays with Alioth and Magneto.
Is Peni Parker Worth the Investment?
Currently, Peni Parker's value is questionable. While a generally useful card, she lacks the immediate impact of many existing cards in Marvel Snap. Her cost-to-effect ratio might not justify spending Collector's Tokens or Spotlight Cache Keys at this stage. However, her potential will likely increase as the game evolves.
