Marvel Snap: The Best Pool 3 Decks for 2025
Unlock the Power of Pool 3 Cards to Dominate the Meta with These Top Decks
Marvel SNAP’s Pool Three (also known as Series Three) has long been a point of contention among players, particularly free-to-play (F2P) fans. While Series Four and Five cards often get more attention due to their rarity and cost, developers have promised to address the game’s imbalanced card release system by giving F2P players more access to these powerful cards. As a result, Marvel SNAP’s Pool Three has remained a crucial component for building competitive decks, making it the most essential card pool for many players.
In this updated guide, we’ve compiled a list of the best Pool Three decks to help F2P players climb the leaderboard in 2025. These decks feature some of the most consistent and reliable strategies, giving you an edge in your matches. Whether you’re new to the game or returning after the recent changes, these meta-friendly decks will give you everything you need to rise through the ranks.
Marvel SNAP Pool Three Overview
In Marvel SNAP, cards are divided into five primary pools. Pool Three unlocks when players reach Collection Level 486, and while new cards are released in Pools Four and Five, they eventually drop down to Pool Three to ensure F2P players can access them. With Series Four and Five cards being much rarer and more expensive, most competitive decks rely heavily on Pool Three cards.
Series Three Tier List
Based on their current performance in the metagame, these cards are ranked from mid- to top-tier:
S Tier: Silver Surfer, Devil Dino, Patriot, Sera, Doctor Doom
A Tier: Spectrum, Onslaught, Wave, Absorbing Man, Brood
B Tier: Heimdall, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Wong
Best Overall: Surfer Sera Deck Ideal for Beginners
Key Synergies:
Silver Surfer and Sebastian Shaw: Surfer buffs all three-Cost cards, allowing Shaw to grow into a strong win condition.
Silver Surfer and Absorbing Man: Absorbing Man copies Surfer’s ability, giving the board a second boost.
Killmonger and Nova: This duo can destroy one-Cost cards on the opponent’s side while buffing your own.
How to Play: Start by filling the board with three-Cost cards. Brood is a key drop here, as it fills locations with additional three-Cost cards. Play Silver Surfer to boost their Power, then follow up with Absorbing Man for a second boost. If the draw isn’t perfect, use Wolfsbane and Absorbing Man to support Sebastian Shaw.
Best for Ongoing: Ultra Patriot Deck Ideal for Beginner and Intermediate Players
Key Synergies:
Ultron and Patriot: Ultron fills the board with bots that Patriot buffs.
Patriot and Onslaught: Play them together to double the buffs.
Mystique and Patriot: Mystique can copy Patriot’s effect to double the buff once again.
How to Play: Fill lanes with decoys using Brood and Mysterio. Use the remaining lane for Patriot and Onslaught, with Mystique or Absorbing Man to amplify the buffs. Don’t forget to use Bast to counter The Hood’s negative Power and protect your Ongoing lane with Cosmo.
Best for Discard: Infinite Apocalypse Deck Ideal for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Key Synergies:
Dracula and The Infinaut: Dracula discards The Infinaut, giving you a 20-Power presence on the board.
Apocalypse and discarders: The more you discard Apocalypse, the stronger it becomes.
How to Play: Use discard cards to clear big drops like Giganto and The Infinaut from your hand. Aim to discard Apocalypse multiple times to boost its Power. Hela and Ghost Rider can help resurrect discarded cards. If needed, use Dracula to discard The Infinaut for a 20-Power swing.
Best for Toxic: Evolved Mobsters Deck Ideal for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Key Synergies:
High Evolutionary and no-ability cards: High Evo unlocks the potential of cards like Wasp, Shocker, and Cyclops.
Hazmat and Luke Cage: Hazmat weakens enemy cards without affecting your own, thanks to Luke Cage’s ability.
How to Play: Use Hazmat and Luke Cage to damage enemy cards while protecting your own. Green Goblin can disrupt your opponent’s strategy by clogging lanes. Once the enemy board is full, drop Abomination and The Infinaut for high-impact plays.
Best for Cubes: Devil’s Collector Deck Ideal for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Key Synergies:
Devil Dino, The Collector, and Moon Girl: These cards work together to build up Power by generating and stealing cards.
Taskmaster and Devil Dino: Taskmaster copies Devil Dino’s Power, creating a massive presence on the board.
How to Play: Start by placing The Collector and filling your hand with cards. Generate or steal cards to grow your hand size, then play Devil Dino when the time is right. Follow up with Mystique or Taskmaster to copy its Power, and protect your main lane with Armor to keep Dino safe.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, these Pool Three decks offer a great starting point for climbing the ranks in Marvel SNAP in 2025. With the changes to the game’s card acquisition system, now is the perfect time to jump back into the action and build the deck that best suits your playstyle.