
Peni Parker, the latest Marvel Rivals themed card in Marvel Snap, arrives after Galacta and Luna Snow, bringing a unique twist to the ramp archetype. Familiar to Spider-Verse fans, Peni Parker's gameplay is anything but straightforward.
Understanding Peni Parker in Marvel Snap
Peni Parker is a 2-cost, 3-power card with a revealing ability: she adds SP//dr to your hand. The real magic happens upon merging: you gain +1 energy for your next turn.
SP//dr, a 3-cost, 3-power card, merges with another card on reveal, granting you the ability to move that merged card on your subsequent turn. This creates a complex interaction, particularly given the cost. In essence, Peni Parker provides a powerful, albeit expensive, energy boost and board manipulation potential. The energy bonus isn't limited to SP//dr; cards like Hulk Buster and Agony trigger the same effect. However, the SP//dr movement ability is a one-time effect, usable only the turn after merging.
Optimal Peni Parker Decks in Marvel Snap
Mastering Peni Parker requires strategic deckbuilding. While the 5-energy investment for the merge and extra energy might seem high, synergistic decks maximize her potential. Two notable examples are highlighted:
Deck 1: Wiccan Synergy
This deck utilizes Wiccan's ability to generate additional energy, making Peni Parker's cost less prohibitive. Key cards include Quicksilver, Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Quake, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Red Guardian, Gladiator, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Gorr the God Butcher, and Alioth. The deck's flexibility allows for substitutions based on your meta and card collection. The core strategy revolves around playing Quicksilver and a 2-cost card (ideally Hawkeye Kate Bishop or Peni Parker) to trigger Wiccan's effect, enabling the timely deployment of Gorr and Alioth.
Deck 2: Scream Move Strategy
This deck reimagines the previously popular Scream move strategy, leveraging Peni Parker's energy boost and SP//dr's movement. Essential cards include Agony, Kingpin, Kraven, Scream, Juggernaut, Polaris, Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Man, Cannonball, Alioth, and Magneto. While Agony might be suboptimal, her synergy with Peni Parker is explored. This deck demands precise prediction and board manipulation, using Kraven and Scream to control lanes and Peni Parker's merge to enable simultaneous play of Alioth and Magneto.
Is Peni Parker Worth the Investment?
Currently, Peni Parker's value is debatable. While a generally strong card, her impact might not justify immediate investment with Collector's Tokens or Spotlight Cache Keys, especially given the abundance of stronger options in the current Marvel Snap meta. However, her potential for future dominance as the game evolves is undeniable.