Despite the Flexible Series Drop update, some Marvel Snap Ultra Rare cards from Pool 5 seem to retain their value. Initially, only two cards from this series, namely Thanos and Galactus, were exempted from monthly rotations. However, with the addition of two more Marvel superheroes in the Guardians’ Greatest Hit update, the list of Big Bad cards has expanded to four.
Despite these dynamic changes, many new Marvel Snap fans are curious about the Big Bad cards, how to obtain them, and which ones are worth their Collector's Tokens. Fortunately, this guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of these unique and rare cards and addresses common questions about them.
What Are Big Bad Cards?
In Marvel Snap, Big Bad cards are Series 5 heroes that won’t drop to lower Series. Although all cards eventually become accessible through Monthly Series Drops, the Big Bad characters remain in the same Pool and retain their worth.
Series Drop is a card acquisition system that brings high-level cards from Season Pass and Series 5 to Series 4 and 3. However, the Big Bad cards remain in their original Pool and are not rotated out for an indefinite amount of time.
How to Get Big Bad Cards
A reliable method for acquiring Big Bad cards is by buying them from the Token Shop for 6,000 Collector's Tokens. This is due to the rarity of obtaining these characters through Collector's Cache or Reserve, with players having less than a 0.25% chance of encountering one as a reward.
List of All Confirmed Big Bad Cards
As of the Guardians’ Greatest Hits update, the Big Bad cards in Marvel Snap are Thanos, Galactus, Kang, and High Evolutionary. It is undisclosed for how long these cards will be part of Series 5, and it seems unlikely that they will be featured in Series 4 or 3 any time soon.
Big Bad Card | Series 5 Release Date |
Galactus | November 29, 2022 |
Thanos | November 29, 2022 |
Kang | February 28, 2023 |
High Evolutionary | May 23, 2023 |
Despite some speculations, The Living Tribunal, Jeff, Nebula, and Iron Lad will not join the Big Bad crew and will eventually go to lower Pools in future Seasons.
Which Big Bad Card Is Worth It?
Considering its competitive advantage, Thanos is the best Big Bad card to purchase first. The second-best choice is Galactus, which offers a new synergy for location domination in decks. However, ultimately, it’s the players’ individual playstyle that should determine which card they invest in.
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