Best Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Decks in Marvel Snap

Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross enters the Marvel Snap fray, portrayed by Harrison Ford in Captain America: Brave New World. While his casting suggests significant impact, let's analyze his in-game potential.

Thunderbolt Ross's Mechanics:

This 2-cost, 2-power card boasts the ability: "When your opponent ends a turn with unspent Energy, draw a card with 10 or more Power." This familiar effect (seen with Red Hulk and High Evolutionary cards) hinges on card draw, a potent Marvel Snap mechanic. However, the restriction to 10+ power cards limits its applicability.

Currently, eligible cards include: 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 contain few, if any, of these. Thunderbolt Ross's value is maximized in decks with multiple high-power cards, offering both card draw and deck thinning benefits. Red Guardian directly counters him.

Optimal Deck Synergies:

Thunderbolt Ross synergizes best with Surtur decks:

• Surtur Deck Example: Zabu, Hydra Bob, Thunderbolt Ross, Armor, Cosmo, Juggernaut, Surtur, Ares, Attuma, Crossbones, Cull Obsidian, Skaar. (Note: This deck features several Series 5 cards.) The strategy centers on playing Surtur on turn 3, boosting his power with 10+ power cards, and leveraging Skaar's free play. Juggernaut, Cosmo, and Armor provide late-game protection. Thunderbolt Ross enhances consistency by drawing crucial high-power cards.

Another viable option is a Hela deck:

• Hela Deck Example: Black Knight, Blade, Thunderbolt Ross, Lady Sif, Ghost Rider, War Machine, Hell Cow, Black Cat, Aero, Hela, The Infinaut, Death. (This deck also includes Series 5 cards.) The goal is discarding high-power cards of varying costs for Hela's revival effect. Thunderbolt Ross assists by drawing these high-power cards.

Is He Worth the Investment?

Currently, unless you're a dedicated Surtur/Ares player, Thunderbolt Ross might not justify the cost if resources are limited. His effectiveness depends on future additions of 10+ power cards and the prevailing meta. The current meta's dominance of Wiccan decks, where opponents rarely leave unspent energy, further diminishes his value.