Bruce Banner Guide (deck, strategy, counter)

Marvel shotThe Bruce Banner is a card that only the luckiest 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 roster, we've put together a deck tailored 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 round. However, the transformation is not guaranteed – it only has a 25% chance of activating, just like the Danger Room location. Here's everything you need to know about this controversial news Marvel shot paper.

Bruce Banner (2-1)

Text: When you end a turn with unspent Energy, you have a 25% chance to HULK OUT!

Series: Five (Ultra Rare)

Season: Marvel Rivals

Publication: December 24, 2024

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Bruce Banner belongs to the High-Evo lineup. If you want to build a coherent deck for him, you need to make sure that the duo (Bruce and Evo) team up with the following cards: Frigga, Sunspot, Hulk, Magik, Cyclops, Armor, She-Hulk, Luna Snow and The Infinaut .

Paper	Cost	Energy
Bruce Banner	2	1
High Ages	4	6
Frigga	2	4
Sunspots	1	0
She-Hulk	6	10
Hulk	6	12
Magic	3	2
Misty Knight	1	2
Cyclops	3	4
Snow Moon	3	4
Armor	2	3
The Infinaut	6	20

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

Bruce Banner is a wild card. You leave it on board for a chance to get a 12 Power card for the cost of two.
Sunspot, Hulk and She-Hulk benefit from your unspent energy.
Luna Snow provides extra energy to play cards in curve without giving up Bruce Banner.
High Evolutionary activates the hidden abilities of Misty, Cyclops and Hulk.
Magik extends the game, so you're more likely to get Hulks from Bruce Banners.
Frigga helps copy Bruce Banner to improve his chances of transformation.
Armor is your tech card. Protects Hulk and other large enemies from enemy tech cards like Shang-Chi.
The Infinaut is your backup victory condition. By skipping the fifth turn, you can potentially play both She-Hulk and The Infinaut, provided Luna Snow's extra energy is available.

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

1. Increase your odds by duplicating it.

A single Bruce Banner on the board is unreliable, as his chances of transforming into the Hulk are minimal. If you've played him before, you know that he's often reluctant to let the Hulk out. By duplicating Bruce Banner and having two or more on the board, you can significantly increase your chances of getting at least one Hulk after a few rounds. (However, it's also worth noting that going this route costs real estate and could clog lanes.)

2. Protect his lane.

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

3. Play with him as soon as possible.

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

Bruce is not difficult to counter. Red Guardian works well during his pre-Hulk phase, while Shang-Chi can handle him post-transformation. Lady Deathstrike can also remove Bruce with the right timing. However, the best countermove is often just to wait. If Bruce doesn't transform, there's no need 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.

Bruce Banner in Marvel Snap and Marvel Rivals.

The short answer is no. Bruce Banner may look promising before launch, but early stats show that it's a mediocre card at best. By relying on Bruce you will probably lose more games than you will win. Plus, your decks are better off without more RNG.

The only players who might like Bruce are the casual ones. If you don't care about competitive viability and just want fun gameplay, this could be a fun addition to your collection. It will have you biting your nails, hoping that the 25% chance pays off for a Hulk to win the game. If not, skip this week's Spotlight cache and get Groot and Raccoon instead.