Peni Parker, the latest Marvel Rivals themed card in Marvel Snap, arrives after Galacta and Luna Snow. Familiar to Spider-Verse fans, Peni Parker is a ramp card with a unique twist.
Understanding Peni Parker in Marvel Snap
This 2-cost, 3-power card's ability reads: "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."
Confused? Essentially, Peni Parker adds SP//dr to your hand, a card allowing board manipulation. Crucially, merging any card with Peni Parker grants +1 energy for your next turn. This isn't limited to SP//dr; Hulk Buster and Agony also work. SP//dr's extra move, however, only functions the turn after merging and is a one-time effect.
Top Peni Parker Decks in Marvel Snap
Peni Parker's effectiveness takes time to master. While the 5-energy cost for the merge and extra energy is substantial, synergies exist, especially with Wiccan. Consider these deck lists:
Deck 1 (Wiccan Synergy):
Quicksilver, Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Peni Parker, Quake, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Red Guardian, Gladiator, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Gorr the God Butcher, Alioth.
This expensive deck necessitates Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Wiccan, Gorr, and Alioth (Series 5 cards). Other cards are flexible, allowing for substitutions based on your meta and collection. The strategy involves playing Quicksilver, then a 2-cost card (ideally Hawkeye or Peni Parker) to enable Wiccan's effect. Peni Parker adds consistency. With Wiccan active, you can play Gorr and Alioth before the end of the game.
Deck 2 (Scream Move Strategy):
Agony, Kingpin, Kraven, Peni Parker, Scream, Juggernaut, Polaris, Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Man, Cannonball, Alioth, Magneto.
This deck focuses on manipulating the opponent's cards. Scream, Cannonball, and Alioth (Series 5) are key, though Stegron might replace one. Agony's inclusion is debatable. Mastering this deck requires predicting opponent actions. Peni Parker's merge allows for playing both Alioth and Magneto in a single game.
Is Peni Parker Worth the Investment?
Currently, Peni Parker's value is questionable. While generally useful, Marvel Snap's current meta demands stronger plays. Playing Peni Parker on turn 2 and SP//dr on turn 3 might not be impactful enough. However, her value may increase as the game evolves.