Unlocking Lasher in Marvel Snap: Is He Worth the Grind?

The Marvel Rivals season in Marvel Snap is winding down, but a free reward awaits those willing to tackle the returning High Voltage game mode: Lasher, a symbiote from October's We Are Venom season. But is this new addition worth the effort? Let's find out.

Lasher's Abilities in Marvel Snap

Lasher is a 2-power, 2-cost card with a potent ability: "Activate: Afflict an enemy card here with negative Power equal to this card’s Power."

Essentially, Lasher inflicts -2 power on an opponent's card unless boosted. Given Marvel Snap's numerous buff options, Lasher offers more versatility than other free cards like Agony and King Etri. Cards like Namora can significantly increase Lasher's power, potentially turning him into a game-changer when combined with Wong or Odin. His synergy with the season pass card, Galacta, is particularly noteworthy.

Remember, as an Activate card, playing Lasher by turn 5 maximizes his impact.

Optimal Lasher Decks

While Lasher's meta position is still developing, he excels in buff-heavy decks, especially Silver Surfer decks. Here's a sample decklist:

Nova, Forge, Lasher, Okoye, Brood, Silver Surfer, Killmonger, Nakia, Red Guardian, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, Galacta. (This list can be copied from Untapped.)

This deck features several expensive Series 5 cards (Red Guardian, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, Galacta), though some can be substituted with 3-cost cards like Juggernaut or Polaris. Lasher serves as a third target for Forge, ideally saved for Brood or Sebastian Shaw. After playing Galacta on turn 4, Lasher becomes crucial, transforming into a powerful 10-power card (with Galacta's buff) that inflicts -5 power on an enemy card.

Another deck showcasing Lasher's potential:

Agony, Zabu, Lasher, Psylocke, Hulk Buster, Jeff!, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Spider, Galacta, Gwenpool, Symbiote Spider-Man, Namora. (This list can be copied from Untapped.)

This high-cost deck relies on Galacta, Gwenpool, and Namora to buff 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 the High Voltage Grind Worth It?

In Marvel Snap's increasingly competitive landscape, Lasher is a worthwhile acquisition if you have the time to grind High Voltage. The mode offers various rewards alongside Lasher, making the effort worthwhile. While not guaranteed to become a meta staple, Lasher, much like Agony, is likely to find a place in several meta-relevant decks.