Top Peni Parker Strategies for Marvel Snap

Following the exciting additions of Galacta and Luna Snow, *Marvel Snap* is set to introduce Peni Parker, a character fans might recognize from the acclaimed *Spider-Verse* movies. Like her predecessor Luna Snow, Peni Parker is a ramp card with a unique twist, offering players new strategic possibilities.

How Peni Parker Works in Marvel Snap

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 is a 3-cost, 3-power card with the ability: On Reveal: Merge with one of your cards here. You can move that card next turn.

Although the mechanics might seem complex at first glance, Peni Parker essentially adds a card similar to Hulk Buster to your hand, which can move around the board. Crucially, merging any card with Peni Parker grants you an extra energy on your next turn, not just SP//dr. Cards like Hulk Buster and Agony can also merge with Peni Parker for this energy boost.

The movement ability of SP//dr, however, only activates the turn after it merges and is a one-time effect.

Best Day One Peni Parker Decks in Marvel Snap

Peni Parker may take some time to master due to her unique mechanics. Her 5-energy cost for the merge effect and energy boost can be quite steep, but she synergizes well with certain cards, particularly Wiccan. Here's a potential deck list:

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 includes several Series 5 cards such as Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Wiccan, Gorr the God Butcher, and Alioth, which are essential for its effectiveness. You can swap out other cards for alternatives or tech cards like Enchantress, depending on the meta. The strategy involves playing Quicksilver on turn one, followed by a two-cost card like Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, or Peni Parker to ensure you have a three-cost card for Wiccan's effect.

Peni Parker's inclusion adds consistency and flexibility, thanks to SP//dr's 3-energy cost and movement ability. With Wiccan's effect activated, you can deploy both Gorr and Alioth before the game ends, offering multiple win conditions. This deck demands an understanding of your opponent's strategy, so feel free to adjust it to suit your personal meta and collection.

Another deck idea involves pairing Peni Parker with a Scream move-style list, which was a dominant force in the meta a few weeks ago but has since waned. The extra energy from Peni Parker and the movement from SP//dr could revitalize this strategy:

Agony
Kingpin
Kraven
Peni Parker
Scream
Juggernaut
Polaris
Spider-Man
Miles Morales
Spider-Man
Cannonball
Alioth
Magneto

For this deck, Scream, Cannonball, and Alioth are crucial Series 5 cards, though Stegron could be an alternative. While Agony is not essential and might be suboptimal, it synergizes well with Peni Parker. Mastering this deck requires foresight in manipulating your opponent's cards and anticipating their movements. Kraven and Scream help win lanes by controlling both sides of the board. Merging with Peni Parker allows for powerful plays with both Alioth and Magneto, providing additional win conditions.

Is Peni Parker Worth Collector’s Tokens or Spotlight Cache Keys?

Currently, I wouldn't recommend spending Collector's Tokens or Spotlight Cache Keys on Peni Parker. While she's a solid card with versatile applications, she doesn't offer the immediate impact needed in the current *Marvel Snap* meta. Playing Peni Parker on turn 2 and SP//dr on turn 3 doesn't match the strength of other plays available. However, as *Marvel Snap* evolves, Peni Parker's value may increase, so keep an eye on her potential future impact.