In Part 2 of this special Snap Material episode, Jesse Starcher and Evan Bevins return for an in-depth meta discussion on all the sweeping changes that hit Marvel Snap during the “What If…?” season. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into Snap Packs—a major shakeup to the game’s card acquisition system. With Spotlight Keys now converted into tokens, the guys break down what this means for players, how it’s impacted their collections, and whether this new method improves the odds of scoring that elusive Series 4 or 5 card. Spoiler: Jesse came away with 14 new cards!
The episode also explores the season's deck trends, with move decks dominating the ladder thanks to strong support from cards like Topaz, Fan-Fei, and Hydra Stomper. Jesse shares his continued success with his Namora deck and a renewed appreciation for the High Voltage challenge, while Evan reflects on the design nuances that made certain move cards more viable. Plus, the guys weigh in on Agamotto's mixed impact and celebrate the introduction of his long-overdue shirted variant.
Finally, it’s time to compare collection hauls. From Dan Hipp art to obscure and wild variants like Absorbing Man the speakeasy bouncer and pixel Watcher, Jesse and Evan showcase their newest additions—and reminisce about which variants made the cut and which got benched. It’s a celebratory, detail-rich wrap-up of one of Snap’s most transformative seasons.
