Top Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Decks for Marvel Snap

Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross, soon to be portrayed by Harrison Ford in *Captain America: Brave New World*, is making his entrance into *Marvel Snap* as a new card. Given Ford's iconic status, there's a buzz about whether this card could shake up the game's meta. Let's delve into what Thunderbolt Ross brings to the table.

How Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Works in Marvel Snap

Thunderbolt Ross comes in as a 2-cost, 2-power card with a unique ability: "When your opponent ends a turn with unspent Energy, draw a card with 10 or more Power." This effect echoes similar mechanics seen with Red Hulk and cards influenced by High Evolutionary.

Card draw is a potent tool in *Marvel Snap*, and a card that draws even a single card at this cost would be highly sought after. However, Thunderbolt Ross's ability to draw only cards with 10 or more power significantly narrows its utility. Currently, he can pull 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.

While most decks might only include one or a few of these high-power cards, Thunderbolt Ross becomes an asset in decks with several such cards, enhancing deck thinning and strategy.

Directly, Thunderbolt Ross is primarily countered by Red Guardian.

Best Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Decks in Marvel Snap

Thunderbolt Ross slots naturally into Surtur decks, aligning well with current meta trends. Despite recent nerfs, Hela decks offer another viable option. Let’s explore a Surtur deck first:

Zabu, Hydra Bob, Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross, Armor, Cosmo, Juggernaut, Surtur, Ares, Attuma, Crossbones, Cull Obsidian, Skaar. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]

This deck is heavy on Series 5 cards, including Hydra Bob, Surtur, Ares, Cull Obsidian, and Skaar. Alternatives for Hydra Bob include Iceman, Nico Minoru, or Spider-Ham. The rest are essential, though Aero can substitute for Cull Obsidian if needed.

The strategy is to play Surtur on turn 3, followed by 10-power cards to boost Surtur to 10 power, making Skaar free to play. Juggernaut and Cosmo serve as strong final turn plays, with Armor protecting against Shang-Chi. Thunderbolt Ross enhances this deck by drawing key 10-cost cards like Skaar, potentially securing victory.

For a Hela deck with Thunderbolt Ross, consider:

Black Knight, Blade, Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross, Lady Sif, Ghost Rider, War Machine, Hell Cow, Black Cat, Aero, Hela, The Infinaut, Death. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]

Series 5 cards here include Black Knight and War Machine, the latter being optional but useful for dropping The Infinaut on the final turn. Alternatives include Ares or Swordmaster.

The goal is to discard high-power cards of different costs to revive with Hela on the final turn. Thunderbolt Ross helps draw these crucial cards for discarding, enhancing consistency. Black Knight and Ghost Rider provide steady power output before the final turn.

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

Currently, unless you're deeply invested in Surtur or Ares decks, Thunderbolt Ross may not justify the use of your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens. His effectiveness hinges on the presence of 10-cost cards in your deck, which are limited in number. Moreover, with Wiccan decks dominating the meta, opponents are likely to use all their energy each turn, reducing Thunderbolt Ross's utility. As more high-power cards are introduced, his value could increase, but for now, he's a niche pick.