Peni Parker, the latest Marvel Rivals themed card in Marvel Snap, joins the game after Galacta and Luna Snow. Familiar to fans of the Spider-Verse films, Peni Parker is a ramp card with a unique twist.
Peni Parker's Gameplay Mechanics
Peni Parker is a 2-cost, 3-power card. Her 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."
Essentially, Peni Parker adds a movable card (SP//dr) to your hand. Merging any card with Peni Parker grants +1 energy for your next turn. This isn't limited to SP//dr; cards like Hulk Buster and Agony also trigger this effect. The extra movement from SP//dr is only active the turn after merging.
Optimal Peni Parker Deck Strategies
Peni Parker's high energy cost (5 for the combined effect) requires strategic synergy. Two deck archetypes highlight her potential:
Deck 1: Wiccan Synergy Deck
This deck utilizes Wiccan's ability to effectively play high-cost cards. Key cards include Quicksilver, Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Peni Parker, Quake, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Red Guardian, Gladiator, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Gorr the God Butcher, and Alioth. This deck prioritizes playing Quicksilver and a 2-cost card (ideally Hawkeye Kate Bishop or Peni Parker) to enable Wiccan's effect. The flexibility allows for card substitutions based on your meta and collection. This reactive deck offers multiple win conditions (Gorr and Alioth).
Deck 2: Scream Move Deck
This deck incorporates Peni Parker into a Scream move strategy. Key cards include Agony, Kingpin, Kraven, Peni Parker, Scream, Juggernaut, Polaris, Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Man (Cannonball), Alioth, and Magneto. This deck manipulates opponent's cards, relying on Kraven and Scream for lane control. Peni Parker's merge allows for playing Alioth and Magneto in a single turn. Mastering this deck requires advanced prediction of opponent's moves.
Is Peni Parker Worth the Investment?
Currently, Peni Parker's value is debatable. While a generally strong card, her impact might not justify the cost in the current Marvel Snap meta. Her effectiveness is expected to increase as the game evolves.
