As we near the end of the *Marvel Rivals* themed season in *Marvel Snap*, a lingering gem from October's We Are Venom season, Lasher, is up for grabs for free by grinding the returning High Voltage game mode. But is this latest symbiote card worth the effort?
How Lasher Works in Marvel Snap
Lasher, a 2-cost card with 2 power, features an ability that reads: "Activate: Afflict an enemy card here with negative Power equal to this card's Power." At its core, Lasher will reduce an opposing card's power by -2, but its potential soars with the right buffs. In *Marvel Snap*, where card buffing is abundant, Lasher stands out more than other free cards like Agony and King Etri.
For instance, pairing Lasher with Namora can boost it to a 7-power card, or even a 12-power card if you retrigger Namora with Wong or Odin, effectively turning Lasher into a 14 or 24 power play. Lasher synergizes exceptionally well with the season pass card, Galacta. Remember, as an Activate card, you need to play Lasher by turn 5 to maximize its effect.
Best Lasher Decks in Marvel Snap
While it will take time for Lasher to find its niche, one of the best current meta decks for utilizing its buff potential is the Silver Surfer deck. Although typically not accommodating for two-drops, activating Lasher on the final turn can lead to significant power swings. Here’s a recommended deck list:
Nova Forge Lasher Okoye Brood Silver Surfer Killmonger Nakia Red Guardian Sebastian Shaw Copycat Galacta: Daughter of Galactus Click here to copy this list from Untapped.
This deck features high-cost Series 5 cards like Red Guardian, Sebastian Shaw, Copycat, and Galacta (if you have the season pass). Alternatives include swapping these out for 3-cost cards like Juggernaut or Polaris. Lasher serves as an excellent third target for Forge, ideally saved for Brood or Sebastian Shaw. After playing Galacta on turn 4, Lasher becomes a crucial play to utilize remaining buffs, effectively turning into a 10-power card that requires no additional energy to activate on the final turn.
This Silver Surfer deck is flexible for experimentation, with notable exclusions being Absorbing Man, Gwenpool, and Sera. Lasher is likely to fit well into the current meta, which offers numerous hand and board buffs. Additionally, there's potential for Lasher in affliction decks or those utilizing Namora as a primary buff card.
Another powerful, albeit expensive, deck to consider:
Agony Zabu Lasher Psylocke Hulk Buster Jeff! Captain Marvel Scarlet Spider Galacta: Daughter of Galactus Gwenpool Symbiote Spider-Man Namora Click here to copy this list from Untapped.
This deck includes several Series 5 cards essential for its strategy: Scarlet Spider, Galacta, Gwenpool, Symbiote Spider-Man, and Namora. Jeff! can be replaced with Nightcrawler if necessary. The deck's strength lies in the synergy between Galacta, Gwenpool, and Namora to buff cards like Lasher and Scarlet Spider, enabling them to activate and spread power across the board. Zabu and Psylocke help deploy these high-cost cards earlier, while Symbiote Spider-Man can reactivate Namora, and Jeff! and Hulk Buster provide additional flexibility.
Is Lasher Worth Playing High Voltage For?
With *Marvel Snap* becoming increasingly costly to keep up with, Lasher is certainly worth the grind in High Voltage. This mode is quick and offers a variety of rewards before you can unlock Lasher, so it's advisable to tackle the challenge missions that appear every 8 hours. While Lasher may not become a meta staple, like Agony, it's likely to appear in several meta-relevant decks, making it a valuable addition to your collection.
