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Marvel SNAP’s Sanctum Showdown event introduced three new characters, including Gorgon, the Japanese mutant who petrifies those who meet his gaze. As with every new card, his arrival raises two key questions: 1) Is he good? 2) What are the best Gorgon decks?
This guide will answer both, helping you determine whether Gorgon is a strong addition and providing a blueprint for an optimal deck. Here’s everything you need to know aboutMarvel SNAP’s Tomi Shishido.
Gorgon (2 – 3)
Ongoing: Your opponent’s cards that didn’t start in their deck cost 1 more. (maximum 6)
How to Get: Sanctum Showdown Event
The Best Deck for Gorgon
A well-structured deck shell for Gorgon isa disruption-centered setup with Ronanas the primary win condition. To build this deck, you’ll need the following cards: Master Mold, Black Widow, Mobius M. Mobius, Korg, Rockslide, Iceman, Maximus, Spider-Ham, Mystique, and Moonstone.
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Some other good cards for a Gorgon deck are Darkhawk,Grand Master, and Baron Mordo.
Gorgon Deck Synergies
How to Play Gorgon Effectively
Gorgon’s ability will likely change in the upcoming patches. The new effect will probably read: “Your opponent’s created cards cost one more (maximum 6).” With this in mind, those looking to run Gorgon should prepare for this OTA. It’s unclear whether this change will affect the synergy between Gorgon anddisruptive card generators like Black Widowor Korg, but it’s something to keep in mind when building your Gorgon deck.
For the best strategy, Gorgon excels when you multiply its effect. Combos like Gorgon-Moonstone into Mystique can create some of the most impactful Cost and Energy disruptions. You’ll also want to enhance Gorgon’s disruption with cards like Iceman or Spider-Ham, which can push your opponent into retreating.
How to Counter Gorgon
The two main counters to Gorgon areDevil Dinosaur and Mobius M. Mobius. Devil Dinosaur can turn the threat of a full hand into an advantage, growing stronger as you accumulate more cards. Mobius M. Mobius, on the other hand, counters Gorgon’s attempts to raise your cards' Cost, pushing back against the disruption.
Is Gorgon a Good Card?
Gorgon could have been one of themost powerful tech cards inMarvel SNAP’s history if it had been released during the Arishem meta. That said, he’s still a viable option against Arishem-like decks. However, the current metagame isn’t centered around card generation, even with recent additions like Victoria Hand, which booms in this archetype.
It’s also worth noting that Gorgon is a free card. You can obtain it byparticipating inMarvel SNAP’s Sanctum Showdown, making it a valuable addition to your collection. In other words, there’s no harm in picking up this tech card and holding onto it for a potential Arishem-dominant future.
