Peni Parker, the latest Marvel Rivals themed card in Marvel Snap, arrives after Galacta and Luna Snow. Familiar to Spider-Verse fans, Peni Parker is a ramp card with a unique twist.
Peni Parker's Mechanics in Marvel Snap
Peni Parker (2 cost, 3 power) has the ability: On Reveal: Add SP//dr to your hand. When this merges, you get +1 Energy next turn.
SP//dr (3 cost, 3 power) has the ability: On Reveal: Merge with one of your cards here. You can move that card next turn.
This combination can be initially confusing. Essentially, Peni Parker adds SP//dr, a movable card, to your hand. Merging any card with Peni Parker grants +1 energy for your next turn. This isn't limited to SP//dr; cards like Hulk Buster and Agony also trigger this effect. The SP//dr movement ability is a one-time effect, active only the turn after merging.
Top Peni Parker Decks in Marvel Snap
Peni Parker's effectiveness requires strategic understanding. Her 5-energy cost for the merge and extra energy is significant, but synergies exist, particularly with Wiccan. Here are two example decks:
Deck 1 (Wiccan Synergy):
Quicksilver, Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Peni Parker, Quake, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Red Guardian, Gladiator, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Gorr the God Butcher, Alioth. This deck is flexible, allowing for substitutions based on your meta and collection. The core strategy involves playing Quicksilver and a 2-cost card (ideally Hawkeye or Peni Parker) to leverage Wiccan's effect.
Deck 2 (Scream Move Strategy):
Agony, Kingpin, Kraven, Peni Parker, Scream, Juggernaut, Polaris, Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Man, Cannonball, Alioth, Magneto. This deck manipulates opponent's cards, using Kraven and Scream to control lanes. Peni Parker's merge allows for playing both Alioth and Magneto in a single game. Substitutions, such as Stegron for one of the Series 5 cards, might be considered.
Is Peni Parker Worth the Investment?
Currently, Peni Parker might not be worth Collector's Tokens or Spotlight Cache Keys. While a generally strong card, her impact isn't immediately game-changing in the current Marvel Snap meta. The combined cost of playing Peni Parker and SP//dr may not outweigh other stronger plays. However, her value is expected to increase as the game evolves.