Marvel Snap: Best Namora Deck

Namora, Namor’s cousin, is a five-Cost, six-Power On Reveal card in Marvel Snap. She grants +5 Power to solo cards in the other two locations. Namora debuted in the 24th Season, “A Blink in Time,” as the latest Series-Five hero.

This guide delves into the optimal synergies for her and seeks to showcase the ideal deck blueprint to fully utilize Namora’s buff potential within the current metagame.

The Best Deck for Namora

To maximize Namora’s buff, players should incorporate her into an On Reveal re-trigger deck alongside Wong and Odin. This setup can be achieved by combining Namora, Wong, and Odin with Jeff, Nightcrawler, Nocturne, Cosmo, Namor, Grand Master, Armor, Absorbing Man, and Doctor Doom.

Here are some strategies tailored for this deck:

• Begin by deploying two low-Cost cards like Nightcrawler and Jeff, across two locations. In the third location, form a combo with Wong, Namora, and Odin to provide the other two cards with up to 40 Power (20 each).
• Concentrate on re-triggering Namora’s effect multiple times by leveraging Grand Master, Wong, Odin, and Absorbing Man to maximize Power output.
• Aim to dominate one location with Namor, benefiting from an additional +5 buff when he’s the sole card present. Utilize Namora’s buff once or twice on Namor to transform him into a formidable force at a Cost of four.

How to Play Namora

The primary objective with a Namora deck should revolve around triggering her effect as frequently as possible. While a single buff from her card is beneficial, it often lacks significant impact. Hence, players must capitalize on re-trigger cards like Odin and Wong to maximize the Power output from Namora’s buff. Additionally, it’s crucial to acknowledge that Namora is somewhat round-sensitive, implying that she won’t be as effective if players cannot deploy her by turn five or earlier.

How to Counter Namora

Currently, Leech poses the most significant threat to Namora, as he can nullify her ability before she enters the board. However, there are rumors circulating that Leech will soon be nerfed. In such a scenario, he should be substituted with Cosmo or any of the Goblins (Green Goblin and Hobgoblin). Cosmo can safeguard the line Namora is most likely to target, while Goblins can be deployed to the other two locations, preemptively thwarting Namora’s effect. As players are aware, Namora can only cast a buff if there’s only one card in a location.

Is Namora Worth It?

It’s difficult to envision a meta game in the near future where Namora becomes a must-have card. Despite her promising stats shortly after her release, Namora struggles to assert dominance in Marvel Snap’s meta for one glaring reason: her effect is conditional. Opponents have several options to nullify Namora’s effect, with the most notable being to deploy a card to the player’s side, preventing Namora’s buff from triggering in at least one location.

Despite her downsides, Namora remains a decent addition to Marvel Snap‘s roster, especially for players aiming to create entertainment-first decks. However, it’s important for players to recognize that, based on her current text and synergies, Namora may not be a worthwhile long-term investment and is likely to decline in relevance quickly.