Laufey is the latest addition to Marvel SNAP‘s affliction archetype, wielding a devastating ability that drains Power from every card in his lane.
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Laufey’s arrival is particularly impactful in the current meta, as the recent addition of Diamondback has already sparked renewed interest in affliction decks. Laufey only amplifies this trend, enticing more players to explore the archetype. But is he truly a strong card? And if so, what’s the best Marvel SNAP deck to run him in? Read on to find out.
Laufey (4 – 5)
On Reveal: Steal one Power from each other card here.
Series: Four (Rare)
Season: Brave New World
Release: February 25, 2025
How to Get: Sanctum Showdown Event
The Best Laufey Deck
Currently, the ideal deck shell for Laufey is an affliction setup with Ajax. You can replicate this lineup by teaming up Laufey and Ajax with the following cards: Lasher, Diamondback, Zabu, Hazmat, Malekith, Man-Thing, U.S. Agent, Cassandra Nova, Luke Cage, and Absorbing Man.
|
Card |
Cost |
Power |
|---|---|---|
|
Laufey |
4 |
5 |
|
Cassandra Nova |
3 |
0 |
|
Diamondback |
3 |
3 |
|
Luke Cage |
3 |
2 |
|
Absorbing Man |
4 |
4 |
|
U.S. Agent |
2 |
3 |
|
Lasher |
2 |
2 |
|
Zabu |
1 |
2 |
|
Hazmat |
2 |
2 |
|
Malekith |
4 |
6 |
|
Man-Thing |
4 |
7 |
|
Ajax |
5 |
7 |
Laufey Deck Synergies
- Laufey, Lasher, Hazmat, Man-Thing, U.S. Agent, Diamondback, and Cassandra Nova form the deck’s core affliction cards, each capable of stealing or reducing the enemy’s Power.
- Luke Cage is the deck’s tech piece, preventing opponents from afflicting negative Power while also shielding your own cards from Hazmat’s effect.
- Malekith provides an extra play while keeping the card hidden until the game ends—Hazmat and Luke Cage are particularly strong targets for this effect.
- Absorbing Man replicates Laufey’s ability, further amplifying the deck’s affliction damage.
- Zabu reduces the Cost of four-Cost cards, balancing the deck’s Cost-Energy ratio.
- Ajax is the primary win condition, gaining Power each time a card is afflicted with negative Power.
How to Play Laufey Effectively
Keep these tips in mind:
- Copy Laufey’s effect in another lane. Duplicating Laufey in a different lane can be overwhelming for opponents, especially if they aren’t running Luke Cage.
- Keep Luke Cage hidden. Use cards like Invisible Woman or Malekith to conceal him, catching your opponent off guard with his final-turn effect.
- Use friendly cards to buff Ajax. If the enemy cards are protected, Hazmat can help by affecting your own side. This can make Ajax strong enough to secure another location—assuming you’ve already taken control of one.
How to Counter Laufey
Luke Cage is the best counter to Laufey, as he negates the negative Power effects Laufey applies—though he won’t weaken Laufey himself. To directly counter Laufey, Shadow King is the ideal choice, as he resets all cards’ Power to their base values. Cosmo can also shut down Laufey’s effect, but timing is crucial since he must be played before Laufey is revealed.
Is Laufey a Good Card?
Among the three new cards in Sanctum Showdown, Laufey stands out as the strongest. His synergy with affliction cards is exceptionally high, especially with the rising popularity of the archetype following Diamondback’s introduction.
That said, Laufey can limit deck flexibility. His ability requires support from cards like Ajax or Luke Cage, forcing you into a specific deck structure. This is something to consider before committing to him.
- Released
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August 22, 2023
- ESRB
-
e
- Developer(s)
-
Second Dinner
- Publisher(s)
-
Nuverse
