Bruce Banner Guide (Decks, Strategy, Decks)

Marvel Snap's Bruce Banner is a card that only the luckiest of players will truly appreciate. If the RNG gods never seem to favor you, it's best to skip this one. But if you feel confident enough to add him to your list, we've put together a deck tailored specifically for Bruce that might be just what you need.

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Bruce Banner is a two-cost, one-power card with a passive ability that allows him to transform into the Hulk after each turn. However, the transformation is not guaranteed – it only has a 25% chance to activate, much like the Danger Room location. Here's everything you need to know about this controversial news Marvel Snap short.

Bruce Banner (2–1)

Text: When you end a turn with unused energy, 25% chance to HULK OUT!

Series: Five (Ultra Rare)

Season: Marvel Rivals

Drop: 24 December 2024

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Bruce Banner belongs to High-Evo's lineup. If you want to build a consistent deck for him, you need to have the duo (Bruce and Evo) along with the following cards: Frigga, Sunspot, Hulk, Magik, Cyclops, Armor, She-Hulk, Luna Snow, and The Infinaut.

Short	Cost	Drive
Bruce Banner	2	1
High-Evo	4	6
Frigga	2	4
Sunspot	1	0
She-Hulk	6	10
Holk	6	12
Magic	3	2
Misty Knight	1	2
Cyclops	3	4
Luna Snow	3	4
Armor	2	3
The infinaut	6	20

Armor, Luna Snow and Frigga are flex cards. You can replace them with cards like Red Guardian, Hope Summers or Moon Girl.

Bruce Banner is a wild card. You leave him on board for a chance to get a 12-Power card at the cost of two.
Sunspot, Hulk and She-Hulk benefit from your unused energy.
Luna Snow provides extra energy to play cards on the curve without giving up Bruce Banner.
High-Evolutionary activates the hidden abilities of Misty, Cyclops and Hulk.
Magic extends the match, so you're more likely to get Hulks from Bruce Banners.
Frigga helps copy Bruce Banner for better transformation odds.
Armor is your tech card. She protects Hulks and other big drops against enemy tech cards like Shang-Chi.
Infinaut is your reserve profit condition. By skipping turn five, you can potentially play both She-Hulk and The Infinaut – assuming Luna Snow's extra energy is available.

If you plan to add Bruce Banner to your decks, keep these tips in mind:

1. Increase your odds by duplicating him.

A single Bruce Banner on the board is not reliable, as his chances of transforming into the Hulk are minimal. If you've played him before, you know he's often reluctant to Hulk out. By duplicating Bruce Banner and having two or more on the board, you can greatly increase your odds of getting at least one Hulk after a few rounds. (Although it's also worth noting that going that route costs you real estate and can clog lanes.)

2. Protect his lane.

Bruce Banner is an easy target for enemy tech cards, so you need to protect him. Cards like Armor, Caiera, and Cosmo are great options to protect him. Choose support cards that not only defend Bruce, but also synergize well with the rest of your deck.

3. Play him as early as possible.

The longer Bruce Banner is on the board, the better your chances of seeing him transform into the Hulk. While the conversion rate stays at 25% per round, the cumulative probability increases with each turn. Playing Bruce early and extending the match with Magik can give you more opportunities to unleash free Hulks.

Bruce is not hard to counter. Red Guardian works well during his pre-Hulk phase, while Shang-Chi can handle him after he transforms. Lady Deathstrike can also take out Bruce with the right timing. However, the best counterplay is often just to wait. If Bruce doesn't transform, there's no reason to counter him—a 2-Cost, 1-Power Bruce Banner left on the board is more of a liability to your opponent than a threat to you.

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The short answer is no. Bruce Banner may have seemed promising at launch, but early stats show him to be a mediocre card at best. You are likely to lose more matches depending on Bruce than you win. Also, your decks are better without more RNG.

The only players who can enjoy Bruce are casual. If you don't care about competitive vitality and just want fun gameplay, he can be an entertaining addition to your collection. He'll have you biting your nails hoping that 25% chance pays off for a game-winning Hulk. If not, skip this week's Spotlight Cache and grab Groot & Raccoon instead.