Peni Parker, the latest Marvel Rivals themed card in Marvel Snap, arrives after Galacta and Luna Snow. Fans of the Spider-Verse films will recognize this ramp card, but with a unique twist.
Peni Parker costs 2 energy and has 3 power. Her ability reads: On Reveal: Add SP//dr to your hand. When this merges, you get +1 Energy next turn.
SP//dr, a 3-cost, 3-power card, has the ability: On Reveal: Merge with one of your cards here. You can move that card next turn.
This complex card essentially adds a movable Hulk Buster-like card to your hand. Crucially, 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 bonus. The SP//dr movement ability is a one-time effect, active only the turn after merging.
Mastering Peni Parker requires time. Her 5-energy merge cost, while powerful, demands strategic synergy. Here are some effective decklists:
Deck 1: Wiccan Synergy
This deck, featuring Quicksilver, Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Peni Parker, Quake, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Red Guardian, Gladiator, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Gorr the God Butcher, and Alioth, is expensive, requiring several Series 5 cards (Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Wiccan, Gorr, Alioth). Other cards can be substituted based on your collection and meta. The strategy revolves around playing Quicksilver and a 2-cost card (ideally Hawkeye or Peni Parker) to trigger Wiccan's effect, enabling powerful late-game plays with Gorr and Alioth. Peni Parker adds consistency and flexibility.
Deck 2: Scream Move Strategy
This list (Agony, Kingpin, Kraven, Peni Parker, Scream, Juggernaut, Polaris, Spider-Man Miles Morales, Spider-Man, Cannonball, Alioth, Magneto) utilizes a move-based strategy, leveraging cards like Scream and Kraven to manipulate the board. Series 5 cards like Scream, Cannonball, and Alioth are essential (though Stegron could replace one). Agony, while optional, synergizes well with Peni Parker. This deck requires advanced planning and board manipulation to maximize its potential.
Currently, Peni Parker isn't a top priority. While generally strong, her impact isn't significant enough to justify immediate investment in the current Marvel Snap meta. Her value will likely increase as the game evolves.