Best Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Decks in Marvel Snap

Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross has joined the Marvel Snap roster. This 2-cost, 2-power card, portrayed by Harrison Ford in Captain America: Brave New World, boasts a unique ability: When your opponent ends a turn with unspent energy, you draw a card with 10 or more power.

While card draw is incredibly valuable in Marvel Snap, Ross's effectiveness hinges on having high-power cards (10+ power) in your deck. Currently, this includes 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. Most decks only include a few, if any, of these cards. Therefore, Ross's impact is highly dependent on deck composition. Deck thinning is a significant advantage, however, if you can consistently leverage his ability.

Red Guardian is the primary counter to Thunderbolt Ross.

Optimal Deck Synergies:

Thunderbolt Ross shines in decks designed to maximize his ability. He's a strong addition to Surtur decks, aiming for a final turn surge of power. A sample Surtur deck might include: Zabu, Hydra Bob (or a substitute 1-drop), Thunderbolt Ross, Armor, Cosmo, Juggernaut, Surtur, Ares, Attuma, Crossbones, Cull Obsidian, and Skaar. Note that this deck contains several Series 5 cards. The strategy revolves around playing Surtur on turn 3 and bolstering its power with high-cost cards, potentially making Skaar free.

He also finds a place in Hela decks, aiding in discarding high-power cards for Hela's revival effect. A sample Hela deck could include: Black Knight, Blade, Thunderbolt Ross, Lady Sif, Ghost Rider, War Machine (or a substitute), Hell Cow, Black Cat, Aero, Hela, The Infinaut, and Death. Again, this deck includes several Series 5 cards.

Is He Worth the Investment?

Currently, unless you are heavily invested in Surtur or Hela decks, Thunderbolt Ross's value is questionable for players with limited resources. His effectiveness is contingent on the prevalence of high-power cards in your deck and the opponent's energy management. The current meta, dominated by Wiccan decks (where opponents often spend all their energy), further diminishes his potential. His value will likely increase as more high-power cards are added to the game.