Sebastian Shaw is Hellfire Gala’s Season Pass card with an intriguing buff-oriented synergy; here’s how to build him a deadly deck in Marvel Snap.
With the Hellfire Gala came a new three-cost drop that could spice up the metagame: Sebastian Shaw, a four-power passive hero with the ability to gain a divine +2 Power whenever he’s buffed. This guide explains how players can utilize this hidden powerhouse to create the best buff-gifting deck possible while also explaining how to counter him. It also offers a list of surefire synergies and combos for Sebastian Shaw to maximize his presence on the board.
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The Best Deck for Sebastian Shaw
Given that Sebastian Shaw is a three-Cost boost-benefiting card, the ideal deck for him is a Silver Surfer lineup with Odin. Assemble this team by gathering Forge, Brood, Okoye, Nakia, Beast, Nova, Killmonger, Luke Cage, and America Chavez.
|
Card |
Cost |
Power |
|
Sebastian Shaw |
3 |
4 |
|
Silver Surfer |
3 |
2 |
|
Odin |
6 |
8 |
|
Okoye |
2 |
2 |
|
Nakia |
3 |
3 |
|
Luke Cage |
2 |
3 |
|
America Chavez |
2 |
3 |
|
Killmonger |
3 |
3 |
|
Nova |
1 |
1 |
|
Beast |
3 |
4 |
|
Brood |
3 |
2 |
|
Forge |
1 |
1 |
The synergies of the deck are as follows:
- Sebastian Shaw earns buffs from Forge, Okoye, Nakia, Silver Surfer, and America Chavez.
- Beast and Odin help retrigger Sebastian Shaw’s buffs.
- Luke Cage protects Sebastian from possible tech counters.
- Killmonger clears the board from one-costs (Nova and Forge), granting an extra Power to Sebastian Shaw.
How to Play Sebastian Shaw Decks
When playing Sebastian Shaw, the goal should be giving him permanent buffs. In Marvel Snap, permanent boosts are those that won’t go away with movement, destruction, discard, or bounce.
Here are some of the best combos and sequences for Sebastian:
- Forge, Sebastian, Surfer. Dropping Forge before Sebastian gives him +2 Power that triggers his first +2 additional buff. Silver Surfer can then give him another boost, totaling his Power to 12.
- Sebastian, Brood, Surfer. This trio distributes Power. While Silver Surfer makes Sebastian an eight-power card, he also buffs Brood and its Broodlings by +2 Power.
- Forge, Okoye, Nakia, Beast. Using Beast, players can recollect three cheap buff cards (Forge, Okoye, Nakia) and drop them again for an extra +12 Power on Sebastian Shaw before he even hits the board.
- Sebastian, Silver, Odin. Retriggering Silver Surfer’s effect on Sebastian would grant him an additional eight Power.
How to Counter Sebastian Shaw
After Marvel Snap’s New Year update, the best way to counter Sebastian Shaw is to drop Shadow King. This tech card will instantly remove all his buffs, turning Sebastian into a harmless four-power card. But since Sebastian’s decks often grant him +10 Power, Shang-Chi can also eliminate him with ease.
Marvel SNAP
- Platform(s)
- PC, Mobile
- Released
- August 22, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Second Dinner
- Genre(s)
- Digital Card Game
