Best Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Decks in Marvel Snap

Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross has arrived in Marvel Snap, joining the roster as the character portrayed by Harrison Ford in Captain America: Brave New World. While his in-game presence might not be as revolutionary as his actor's career, let's examine his impact.

How Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Functions in Marvel Snap

Ross is a 2-cost, 2-power card with a unique ability: When your opponent ends their turn with unused Energy, you draw a card with 10 or more Power. This mechanic, similar to Red Hulk and High Evolutionary effects, hinges on card draw – a powerful element in Marvel Snap.

However, the restriction to cards with 10+ power significantly limits Ross's utility. Currently, this includes cards like Attuma, Black Cat, Crossbones, Cull Obsidian, Typhoid Mary, Aero, Heimdall, Helicarrier, Red Hulk, Sasquatch, She-Hulk, Skaar, Thanos (if generated), Orka, Emperor Hulkling, Hulk, Magneto, Death, Red Skull, Agatha Harkness (if generated), Giganto, Destroyer, and The Infinaut. Most decks contain only one, if any, of these high-power cards. Therefore, Ross's effectiveness is directly tied to deck construction. If your deck features several of these high-cost cards, Ross becomes a valuable addition, offering powerful card draw and deck thinning. Red Guardian is a direct counter to his ability.

Optimal Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Deck Strategies

Ross synergizes well with Surtur decks. A sample Surtur deck might include: Zabu, Hydra Bob, Thunderbolt Ross, Armor, Cosmo, Juggernaut, Surtur, Ares, Attuma, Crossbones, Cull Obsidian, and Skaar. Note that this deck heavily relies on Series 5 cards. The strategy involves playing Surtur on turn 3, then utilizing high-power cards to boost Surtur's power to 10, making Skaar free. Juggernaut and Cosmo provide late-game control, and Armor protects against Shang-Chi. Ross enhances this strategy by drawing crucial high-cost cards.

Another viable option is a Hela deck, potentially including: Black Knight, Blade, Thunderbolt Ross, Lady Sif, Ghost Rider, War Machine, Hell Cow, Black Cat, Aero, Hela, The Infinaut, and Death. This deck focuses on discarding high-power cards of varying costs to be revived by Hela on the final turn. Ross improves consistency by drawing these high-power cards.

Is Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Worth the Investment?

Currently, unless you're a dedicated Surtur or Hela player, Ross isn't a priority acquisition if resources are limited. His value increases with the addition of more 10+ power cards to the game. Furthermore, the prevalence of Wiccan decks, where opponents consistently spend all their energy, diminishes Ross's effectiveness.