Peni Parker, the latest Marvel Rivals themed card in Marvel Snap, arrives after Galacta and Luna Snow, bringing a unique twist to the ramp strategy. Fans of the Spider-Verse films will recognize this character. Unlike straightforward ramp cards, Peni Parker adds a layer of complexity.
Understanding Peni Parker in Marvel Snap
Peni Parker is a 2-cost, 3-power card with a revealing ability: she adds SP//dr to your hand. The key is the merge mechanic; merging Peni Parker with any card grants you +1 energy on your next turn.
SP//dr, a 3-cost, 3-power card, merges with one of your cards upon reveal, allowing you to move that card on the following turn. This creates a dynamic board presence. While the merge effect is powerful, remember the moved card is only affected after the merge.
Optimal Peni Parker Decks
Peni Parker's high cost (5 energy for the full effect) requires strategic deck building. Her synergy with Wiccan is particularly strong. Here are two example deck lists:
Deck 1 (Wiccan Synergy): This list, incorporating Quicksilver, Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Peni Parker, Quake, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Red Guardian, Gladiator, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Gorr the God Butcher, and Alioth, focuses on playing Quicksilver and a 2-cost card (ideally Hawkeye Kate Bishop or Peni Parker) to trigger Wiccan's effect. This allows for the timely deployment of Gorr and Alioth, offering multiple win conditions. The deck is adaptable, allowing for substitutions based on your meta and collection.
Deck 2 (Scream Move Strategy): This deck, featuring Agony, Kingpin, Kraven, Peni Parker, Scream, Juggernaut, Polaris, Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Man (Cannonball), Alioth, and Magneto, leverages the movement capabilities of SP//dr and Scream for board control. The extra energy from Peni Parker enhances the deck's ability to play high-cost cards like Alioth and Magneto in a single turn. This strategy demands foresight and careful manipulation of cards.
Is Peni Parker Worth the Investment?
Currently, Peni Parker's value is debatable. While a versatile card, she might not be immediately impactful enough to justify spending Collector's Tokens or Spotlight Cache Keys, especially given the presence of stronger cards in the current meta. However, her potential will likely increase as Marvel Snap evolves.
