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Red Guardianis a three-Cost, three-Power On Reveal card with the ability to remove the text of the lowest-Power card in his location and afflict it with -2 Power. He joinsMarvel Snap’s roster following the U.S. Agent’s introduction in the Thunderbolts Season. This guide aims to help youbuild the best deck for Red Guardianand outlines strategic gameplay techniques to maximize its effectiveness. Tips on how to counter Red Guardian can be found below as well.
The Best Deck for Red Guardian
To build the best deck for Red Guardian, use him ina High Evolutionary lineup with negative Power afflicters. Pair Red Guardian and High Evo with the following cards: Wasp, Scorpion, Hazmat, US Agent, Kingpin, Polaris, Abomination, Spider-Woman, and The Thing.
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Here’s how the cards in the deck synergize:
How to Play Red Guardian
If you want to double down on Red Guardian’s effect,play him alongside Killmonger, Absorbing Man, and Lady Deathstreak. This combination allows you to eliminate small cards from the board using Killmonger, allowing Red Guardian to target critical enemy cards. Additionally, you canreplicate Red Guardian’s effect with Absorbing Man, amplifying the negative Power affliction and escalating disruption further with Lady Deathstreak.
When playing Red Guardian, remember that:
How to Counter Red Guardian
Red Guardian isan On Reveal card that can be stopped with Cosmo. Despite this, countering him is generally challenging, since he emerges as early as the third round and zeroes in on the lowest-Power card in the location.
A strategic approach to counterplaying his effect involves employinga low-Cost deck, eliminating low-Power cards early with options like Killmonger. Another tactic is deployingMan-Thingto diminish Red Guardian’s Power by two, offsetting his impact on your side.
Is Red Guardian Worth It?
Red Guardian isan all-around tech card that’s worth the price, particularly valuable when unlocked throughSpotlight Keys. Despite its utility, it doesn’t hold a prominent position in the META. You won’t lose much by omitting it from your roster.
Players focusing on affliction-based decks, likea High Evo lineup, will find Red Guardian a beneficial addition. Beyond this strategic synergy, Red Guardian could be seen as a middling card with limited disruptive capabilities.
