Unlocking Lasher in Marvel Snap: Is He Worth the Grind?

The Marvel Snap Marvel Rivals season is winding down, but a freebie from October's "We Are Venom" season remains: Lasher, obtainable via the returning High Voltage game mode. Let's examine if this symbiote is worth the effort.

Lasher's Mechanics

Lasher is a 2-power, 2-cost card with the ability: "Activate: Afflict an enemy card here with negative Power equal to this card’s Power." Essentially, he inflicts -2 power on an opponent's card unless buffed. Given Marvel Snap's numerous buff options, Lasher offers more potential than similar free cards like Agony and King Etri. For example, Namora can boost Lasher to 7 power, or even 12 (or more with Wong/Odin), significantly impacting the game. He synergizes particularly well with the season pass card, Galacta.

Remember, as an "Activate" card, playing Lasher by turn 5 maximizes his effect.

Optimal Lasher Decks

While Lasher's meta position is still developing, he fits well within existing buff-heavy strategies, especially Silver Surfer decks. These decks often lack space for 2-cost cards, but Lasher's late-game activation provides powerful swings. Consider this example:

Nova, Forge, Lasher, Okoye, Brood, Silver Surfer, Killmonger, Nakia, Red Guardian, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, Galacta. (Copyable from Untapped)

This deck features expensive Series 5 cards (Red Guardian, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, Galacta), but substitutes are possible (Juggernaut or Polaris for example). Lasher serves as a third target for Forge, ideally saved for Brood or Sebastian Shaw. After a turn 4 Galacta play, buff options often dwindle, making Lasher a valuable addition. A 2-cost card boosted to 5 power by Galacta, inflicting -5 power, effectively acts as a 10-power card without extra energy cost.

Another deck showcasing Lasher's potential:

Agony, Zabu, Lasher, Psylocke, Hulk Buster, Jeff!, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Spider, Galacta, Gwenpool, Symbiote Spider-Man, Namora. (Copyable from Untapped)

This deck, heavily reliant on Series 5 cards (Scarlet Spider, Galacta, Gwenpool, Symbiote Spider-Man, Namora), aims to use Galacta, Gwenpool, and Namora to buff Lasher and Scarlet Spider, spreading power across the board. Zabu and Psylocke facilitate early play of 4-cost cards, while Symbiote Spider-Man reactivates Namora. Jeff! and Hulk Buster provide backup.

Is the High Voltage Grind Worth It?

With Marvel Snap's increasing cost, Lasher is a worthwhile acquisition if you have the time to grind High Voltage. The mode offers various rewards before unlocking Lasher, making the effort worthwhile. While not a guaranteed meta staple, like Agony, he'll likely see play in several relevant decks.