Martyr is the latest passive card inMarvel Snapwith the ability to move to the losing location when possible. Her effect is the exact opposite of Captain Marvel’s, creating a controversial synergy between the two. In this guide, fans can learnhow to build a META deck for Martyrand turn her into a cheap powerhouse—without any side effects. In addition to building a deck, this guide will also cover how players can counter Martyr if they happen to encounter this card.
The Best Deck for Martyr
An effective lineup for Marty isa clog-up deck with Ka-Zar and Onslaught. To assemble this setup, players will need to gather fiveone-Cost cards(Squirrel Girl, Kitty Pryde, Ant-Man, Nightcrawler, and Martyr herself) and team them up with Angela, Beast, Onslaught, Ultron, Ka-Zar, Professor X, and Captain Marvel.
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Here’s how the cards would synergize with Martyr:
How to Play Martyr
Martyr is a risk-inducing card. To play her effectively, players will negate or nullify her text before the final round. There are three strategies to do so:
How to Counter Martyr
Since Martyr has an enemy-benefiting text, she does not need to be countered. Contrarily, players will need to trigger her effect while playing against her. They mustunclog lanes on the opposing side, so she can move there—and cause the opponent to lose.
Is Martyr Worth It?
Considering the Cost-Power ratio,Martyr is not worth it. There are far better one-cost options in the current metagame that could replace her in most decks; think Blade (one-cost, three-power), Zero (one-cost, three-power), and Titania (one-cost, five-power). Of course, future OTA patches will likely buff Martyr, turning her into at least a five-power card. So, some players might consider her an early investment in November’s Spotlight Caches.
