Unlock Lasher, a Powerful New Card in Marvel Snap's High Voltage Mode

The Marvel Snap season themed around Marvel Rivals is drawing to a close, but a fantastic opportunity remains: grab the free Lasher card by participating in the returning High Voltage game mode. Let's explore whether this symbiote is worth the effort.

Lasher's Abilities and Synergies in Marvel Snap

Lasher is a 2-cost, 2-power card with a unique ability: "Activate: Afflict an enemy card here with negative Power equal to this card’s Power." Essentially, he inflicts -2 power on an opponent's card unless boosted. This simple effect gains significant potential when combined with Marvel Snap's many buff cards.

For example, pairing Lasher with Namora can transform him into a 7-power card, or even a 12-power card with Wong or Odin's assistance, resulting in a -12 or -24 power effect. His synergy with the season pass card, Galacta, is particularly noteworthy.

Remember, Lasher is an "Activate" card; playing him by turn 5 maximizes his impact.

Optimal Lasher Decks in Marvel Snap

While Lasher's optimal use is still evolving, he excels in buff-heavy meta decks, especially those featuring Silver Surfer. Here are a couple of deck examples:

Deck 1: Silver Surfer Focus

• Nova
• Forge
• Lasher
• Okoye
• Brood
• Silver Surfer
• Killmonger
• Nakia
• Red Guardian
• Sebastian Shaw
• Copycat
• Galacta: Daughter of Galactus

This deck features several expensive Series 5 cards (Red Guardian, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, Galacta), but they can be substituted with other strong 3-cost cards like Juggernaut or Polaris. Lasher serves as a valuable third target for Forge, often paired with Brood or Sebastian Shaw. After playing Galacta on turn 4, Lasher becomes crucial to utilize remaining buff options, effectively becoming a 10-power card (considering Galacta's buff and the negative power inflicted).

Deck 2: High-Cost Buff Synergies

• Agony
• Zabu
• Lasher
• Psylocke
• Hulk Buster
• Jeff!
• Captain Marvel
• Scarlet Spider
• Galacta: Daughter of Galactus
• Gwenpool
• Symbiote Spider-Man
• Namora

This deck is significantly more expensive, requiring several Series 5 cards (Scarlet Spider, Galacta, Gwenpool, Symbiote Spider-Man, Namora). Jeff can be replaced with Nightcrawler. The strategy centers on using Galacta, Gwenpool, and Namora to enhance cards like Lasher and Scarlet Spider, spreading power across the board. Zabu and Psylocke facilitate early deployment of 4-cost cards, while Symbiote Spider-Man reactivates Namora. Jeff and Hulk Buster provide backup.

Is Lasher Worth the High Voltage Grind?

Given the increasing cost of keeping up with Marvel Snap, Lasher is a worthwhile acquisition if you have the time to invest in High Voltage. The mode offers various rewards before unlocking Lasher, making the effort worthwhile. While not guaranteed to become a meta staple, he's likely to find a place in several relevant decks, much like Agony.