Marvel Snap: Top Thaddeus Ross Decks

Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, the latest addition to Marvel Snap, is played by Harrison Ford in Captain America: Brave New World. While his star power is undeniable, let's examine if his in-game impact lives up to the hype.

How Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Works in Marvel Snap

Ross is a 2-cost, 2-power card with a unique ability: When your opponent ends their turn with unspent 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 10+ power cards significantly limits its applicability.

Currently, this ability can draw 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, Thunderbolt Ross's effectiveness depends heavily on deck composition. If your deck features several of these cards, he becomes a valuable asset, offering both card draw and deck thinning. Red Guardian is his primary counter.

Best Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Decks in Marvel Snap

Thunderbolt Ross synergizes particularly well with Surtur decks. Here's an example:

• Surtur Deck: Zabu, Hydra Bob, Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross, Armor, Cosmo, Juggernaut, Surtur, Ares, Attuma, Crossbones, Cull Obsidian, Skaar. (This deck contains several Series 5 cards; Hydra Bob can be substituted with Iceman, Nico Minoru, or Spider-Ham. Cull Obsidian can be replaced with Aero.) The strategy revolves around playing Surtur on turn 3 and using high-power cards to boost its power to 10, making Skaar free. Juggernaut, Cosmo, and Armor provide crucial end-game protection. Thunderbolt Ross enhances consistency by drawing key high-power cards.

Another option is a Hela deck:

• Hela Deck: Black Knight, Blade, Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross, Lady Sif, Ghost Rider, War Machine, Hell Cow, Black Cat, Aero, Hela, The Infinaut, Death. (This deck includes Series 5 cards Black Knight and War Machine; War Machine can be replaced with Ares or Swordmaster). The strategy is to discard high-power cards of varying costs to revive with Hela on the final turn. Thunderbolt Ross helps draw these high-power cards for discarding.

Is Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens?

Currently, unless you're a dedicated Surtur/Ares player, Thunderbolt Ross isn't a high-priority acquisition if you're limited on resources. His value will increase as more 10+ power cards are added to the game. However, his effectiveness is hampered by the prevalence of Wiccan decks, where opponents consistently spend all their energy.