Sam Wilson Guide (Deck, Strategy, Counter)

Marvel SNAP’s Brave New World season introduces Sam Wilson as the latest premium card, featuring a unique Ongoing ability that also unveils a new mechanic: Hero tools! For the first time, SNAP players can utilize Captain America’s Shield—a free summoned card—whenever Sam Wilson is in their deck. This Shield comes with its own Ongoing ability, boosting both Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers, as it recognizes them as the same Captain America.

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If you’re looking for the best deck to maximize Sam Wilson’s potential, this guide provides a meta-focused blueprint, leveraging his Ongoing synergies to their fullest.

The Best Deck for Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson fits seamlessly into an Ongoing shell alongside Moonstone and Spectrum. To build this setup, pair them with Captain America, Kraven, Onslaught, Mystique, Cull Obsidian, Ravonna Renslayer, Mister Fantastic, Iron Man, and Madame Web.

The core strategy is to position Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers in separate lanes and enhance them with Captain America’s Shield. Meanwhile, Spectrum, Moonstone, and Onslaught amplify this Ongoing synergy, turning it into a powerful win condition.

Sam Wilson Deck Synergies

• Sam Wilson, Captain America, and Kraven benefit from Shield’s movement, gaining strength each time it moves into their lanes.
• Spectrum, Onslaught, and Moonstone are your Ongoing enablers, either boosting or retriggering Ongoing effects.
• Ravonna Renslayer helps maintain the tempo and play more cards by discounting Mister Sinister, Iron Man, Madame Web, and Mystique.
• Cull Obsidian, Mister Fantastic, and Iron Man add extra Power, while Mystique and Moonstone further amplify Sam Wilson’s impact by copying his ability.

How to Play Sam Wilson Effectively

Here are some tips for exploiting Sam Wilson’s abilities:

1. Double Sam Wilson’s effect with copycat cards. A single Captain America often isn’t enough, so pair Sam Wilson with Mystique or Frigga to duplicate his effect. Steve Rogers can also act as a copy since the Shield synergizes with both versions.
2. Manage board space wisely. Sam Wilson takes up a slot from the start, putting you at a potential disadvantage—especially if you don’t draw him on time. Be mindful of limited board space and stay alert to enemy clog strategies.
3. Spread the Shield’s buffs. To maximize Captain America’s buff, move the Shield between lanes strategically. Since each movement grants only one buff, ensure you have at least one beneficiary in each lane. A strong approach is placing Sam Wilson in one lane and Captain America or Kraven in the other, allowing the Shield to bounce between them and boost both.

How to Counter Sam Wilson

Since both Sam Wilson and his Shield have Ongoing abilities, they’re vulnerable to Ongoing counter cards like Enchantress, Rogue, or Echo. Any of these can effectively shut down a Sam Wilson deck.

Additionally, you could just throw Super Skrull into your decks, preparing yourself to exploit the enemy’s Ongoing-centric strategies, which are the core element in most Sam Wilson lineups.

Is Sam Wilson Worth It?

Sam Wilson delivers a solid performance, but keep in mind that he’s a Season Pass card, requiring a $10 purchase. Considering the cost, he may not be the best investment for budget-conscious players.

While he offers strong synergy with the Ongoing archetype and enables fun buff-focused decks, his overall impact on the meta is unlikely to be game-changing. So, if you’re focused on competitive play, skipping him won’t put you at a disadvantage.

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Released

August 22, 2023

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e

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Second Dinner

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Nuverse