Marvel Snap's High Voltage mode offers a free Lasher card, a holdover from the We Are Venom season. But is this symbiote worth the effort? Let's find out.
Lasher's Mechanics in Marvel Snap
Lasher is a 2-cost, 2-power card with an "Activate" ability: inflict -Power equal to Lasher's Power on an enemy card. Basically, he inflicts -2 unless buffed. Given Marvel Snap's buffing options, Lasher's potential surpasses free cards like Agony and King Etri. For example, Namora can boost Lasher to 7 power, or even 12 (or 24 with Wong/Odin), creating significant power swings. He synergizes particularly well with the season pass card, Galacta.
Remember, as an "Activate" card, playing Lasher by turn 5 maximizes his impact.
Top Lasher Decks in Marvel Snap
Lasher's optimal deck placement is still evolving, but he fits well within buff-heavy metas, such as Silver Surfer decks. While Surfer decks often lack 2-cost slots, Lasher's late-game activation provides potent power shifts. One example:
Nova, Forge, Lasher, Okoye, Brood, Silver Surfer, Killmonger, Nakia, Red Guardian, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, Galacta. (Copyable list available from Untapped.)
This deck features expensive Series 5 cards (Red Guardian, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, Galacta), though alternatives exist (Juggernaut, Polaris). Lasher serves as a third Forge target, ideally saved for Brood or Sebastian Shaw. Post-Galacta (turn 4), buff options usually run dry, making Lasher a crucial addition. A 5-power Lasher (via Galacta), inflicting -5, effectively equals a 10-power play without extra energy.
This Silver Surfer deck is adaptable; consider excluding cards like Absorbing Man, Gwenpool, and Sera. Lasher's best fit currently seems to be within the meta's prevalent buff-heavy decks. While he might see use in affliction decks, experimentation with Namora as a primary buff is likely. Another example:
Agony, Zabu, Lasher, Psylocke, Hulk Buster, Jeff!, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Spider, Galacta, Gwenpool, Symbiote Spider-Man, Namora. (Copyable list from Untapped.)
This deck is highly expensive, requiring several Series 5 cards (Scarlet Spider, Galacta, Gwenpool, Symbiote Spider-Man, Namora). Jeff! can be replaced with Nightcrawler. This deck aims to leverage Galacta, Gwenpool, and Namora to buff Lasher and Scarlet Spider, spreading power. Zabu and Psylocke facilitate early 4-cost card plays, with Symbiote Spider-Man reactivating Namora. Jeff! and Hulk Buster offer backup.
Is Lasher Worth the High Voltage Grind?
Given Marvel Snap's increasing cost, Lasher is worthwhile if you have the time for High Voltage. High Voltage offers numerous rewards before obtaining Lasher. While not a guaranteed meta staple, like Agony, he’ll likely see play in various meta-relevant decks.
