The Snap Material Podcast returns with the second part of their January 2026 breakdown—and it’s loaded with meta insights, unlock recaps, and deck-building war stories. Jesse and Evan dive headfirst into how the Weapon X season shaped the Marvel Snap meta, especially the dominance of destroy decks, the ongoing power of Fastball Special + Adamantium Infusion, and the strategic responses involving Luke Cage, Shadow King, and counter-control tactics.

With Jesse hitting a rank of 98, the hosts reflect on what worked (spoiler: destroy decks) and what didn't (also destroy decks—when used against them). Team Clash gets some well-earned praise as a fresh and fun addition to the game, allowing players to mix synergy with strategy across X-Men, Spider-Verse, and Thunderbolts themes. Evan tracks his team choices across 100+ games and dreams aloud about seeing thematic deck bonuses become a permanent game feature. 

Then the episode goes full collector-mode with a massive unlock haul discussion. The guys share reactions to standout variants—from a terrifying Michal Ivan Lockjaw to a perfectly chibi'd Deathlok and the Dale Keown Cable that had Jesse green with envy. They also spotlight creative deck ideas involving Stardust, Bastion, and Zombie Sentry, plus unexpected gems like Hydra Bob and Fire Lord.