Marvel Snap: Coolest Card Variants, Ranked

Unlike many other mobile games currently released, Marvel Snap gives fans plenty of reasons to jump in without forcing a pay-to-win model on its players. One of the driving forces behind the game’s success is the numerous card Variants that players can collect through progression.

These Variants are essentially card skins, giving no real competitive advantage to the players that use them. Most of the Variants can be purchased from the in-game shop at a relatively low cost, with Gold being pretty easy to come by. All the Variants change the appearance of their base card, but there are a few that truly stand out from the rest.

15 White Vision

Vision isn’t used as frequently as other cards in this list, which is why this Variant isn’t ranked higher. Players will likely be familiar with White Vision, as he was most recently popularized by WandaVision and will likely play a role in future MCU titles. This Variant, though, pays homage to the character’s comic book origins, giving him an intense appearance.

This is a Rare Variant, costing players 700 Gold. It can be obtained in the shop but can also be found in a few other ways (like Collector’s Caches or Mystery Variant pulls). Vision has the ability to move each turn but, with a 5-Cost Energy, it usually isn’t played until the end of a match, where its ability loses effectiveness.

14 Moon God Moon Knight

Moon Knight evokes a feeling of strength and godliness. This is probably because he is an Avatar for the Egyptian god, Khonshu. This variant centers the glowing moon directly behind Moon Knight as he stares down at the player. There are a few other variants that capture a Hero or Villain as well as this one.

Moon Knight is a 3-Cost Discard card that has a powerful ability. Moon Knight will not only discard a card from the player’s hand but will also discard one from the opponent’s hand as well. This can easily destroy the other player’s plans, especially if their deck is built around a few staple cards.

13 Lady Death

This Death Variant is illustrated by the talented Giulio Rincione and gives the already spooky Death card a much more harrowing feeling. This Variant really puts death into perspective, highlighting her skull-like head and flowing garments.

This Death Variant is one of the few Rare Variants on this list, meaning it will only cost players 700 Gold, rather than the Super Rare cost of 1,200. Death is an essential card in Destroy or Galactus-based decks, and having this Variant can really spruce up your deck.

12 House Of X Professor Xavier

Professor X’s House of X Variant is a no-brainer for this list. Players will receive Professor X in Pool 1, so they can start hunting for this Variant very early on in the game. Professor X is a staple in many early-game decks, so this Variant is a great grab if players can spare the gold.

This Variant is Super Rare and can be purchased in the Daily Offers section of the in-game shop. While it will set players back a good deal of gold, it looks great when snapped and upgraded and makes a great addition to any control deck.

11 Sentient Cerebro

Cerebro’s Sentient Variant is extremely cool and shows Cerebro taking a humanoid form. Cerebro causes quite a few problems for the X-Men when it gains Sentience, and this card can cause just as many problems for enemies during a match.

This is a Super Rare Variant, which means it has a higher price tag than most other Variants, but it’s well worth the price. Cerebro is the focal point of many different decks and, when paired with cards like Blue Marvel or Mystique, can really do some damage to opponents.

10 Dawn Of X Magneto

There’s a lot of Mutant representation on this list and for good reason. Magneto’s Dawn of X Variant is one of the most eye-catching cards in the game. With classically villainous intentions, this Variant highlights Magneto’s good side, sporting the X-Men logo on his belt.

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This is a Super Rare Variant, so players will need to shell out a bit more Gold than normal (1,200 in total) to own it. It is well worth the cost though, as Magneto has an impressive On Reveal ability that can be utilized in many different decks. The ability forces all opposing 3 and 4-Cost cards to be moved to its location, foiling the plans of the opposing player.

9 Venomized Hela

Hela is already a deadly villain in the Marvel Universe, but this Venomized Variant makes her even more menacing. This card looks even more impressive when upgraded and snapped, as the animations give its green lines a pulsating effect.

This Variant is Super Rare, but it is worth investing in. Hela is one of the best Discard cards in the game and is nearly essential to a good Discard deck. This card will get plenty of use if players manage to nab it.

8 God Emperor Doom

God Emperor Doom is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe, so it’s no surprise that this Variant makes the list. God Emperor Doom rules over Battleworld and is not to be contested.

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As with many other Variants on this list, this one is a Super Rare and costs a much higher price in the Daily Offer shop. Doctor Doom has plenty of uses in Marvel Snap and can easily be squeezed into even high-ranking decks.

7 Symbiote Spider-Man

This Variant of Spider-Man puts the web-slinger into his iconic black symbiote suit. This Variant looks great when upgraded and snapped because of the amount of detail added to the card’s background imagery.

This is a Super Rare Variant and will cost players a hefty fee, but it is definitely worth the price. Spider-Man isn’t used in very many meta decks, at the time of writing, but anyone with this Variant is sure to work him into their strategy.

6 Iron All-Father Odin

Odin’s Iron All-Father Variant is one of the most menacing card arts in the game, and will surely strike fear into your opponent. Odin’s Iron All-Father armor was actually crafted by the combined efforts of Iron Man and Shuri and plays an important role in the character’s story. This makes the card Variant all the more impressive to have in a deck.

This is a Rare Variant, and will only set players back 700 Gold in the shop. The card is likely to get plenty of use in the player’s arsenal, as its On Reveal ability activates the On Reveal Abilities of all other cards that share its location. At the time of writing, Odin is one of the most consistently used cards in the meta, especially when paired with Wong.

5 Kim Jacinto Galactus

This variant was one of the first cards available in the revised Spotlight Cache system. With this system, players could obtain one of three new cards every week using Spotlight Keys. The pool of cards available consists of one new card and two previously released (but usually high-tier) cards. If players already have the high-tier cards offered, they will instead receive a Spotlight Variant of that card.

This is where the Kim Jacinto Galactus comes in. Players can no longer obtain this variant (at the time of writing) because it was only offered in the Spotlight Cache. The variant itself shows Galactus at his full power, menacingly harnessing the energy of a star/planet. There’s no cooler way to destroy the board mid-game than with this variant!

4 Knullified Miles Morales Spider-Man

This Knullified Miles Morales Spider-Man variant makes him look horrifying but in a cool way. This card was extremely hard to obtain as it was part of a promotional campaign on the Marvel Snap website. To obtain this variant, players had to spend $200 USD (or local equivalent) in the game within a certain time frame.

This is a hefty sum, even for diehard Marvel Snap fans. It’s safe to say that not many players got this while it was around. It is not currently in shop rotation so it’s unclear if this variant will ever be obtainable outside of the promotional event.

3 Kim Jacinto Enchantress

This is the second Kim Jacinto variant to make it to this list, and it’s easy to see why. The Kim Jacinto variants make the featured characters look so menacing and powerful. Like the previous card on this list, the Kim Jacinto variant of Enchantress was only obtainable as a part of a promotional event on Marvel Snap’s website.

To grab this variant, players had to spend $200 USD (or local equivalent), and not many players likely managed to complete this monumental task before the event ended. It is not clear whether this card will become obtainable again in the future or not.

2 Signed Samuel L. Jackson Nick Fury

This Nick Fury card has the same artwork as the base variant. What makes it so cool then, you may ask? It’s digitally signed by Samuel L. Jackson, the actor who portrays Nick Fury in the MCU.

This card was given out to players who logged into the game on Christmas Day during the 2022 Winterverse event. It’s unlikely that this card will reappear in the shop or in any future bundles since it was a part of the time event in 2022. Many players missed out on this card, so it is not only one of the coolest variants but also one of the rarest in the game.

1 Zombie Squirrel Girl

This Squirrel Girl variant was originally available in a Shop bundle alongside a Zombie Blue Marvel variant. There are a few cards in Marvel Snap that spawn additional cards when played (like Brood, Mister Sinister, etc.) but when variants of those cards are in play, their spawned cards don’t share the variant type.

This isn’t the case for Zombie Squirrel Girl! When her On Reveal Ability is triggered and she spawns two squirrel cards, those cards will also have Zombie variants. It is a feature that, at the time of writing, is unique to the Zombie Squirrel Girl variant. This feature alone makes the card one of the most sought-after variants in the game and, for now, it is unobtainable and cannot be found in the Shop.

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