Summary

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan welcome first-time guest Luke from the One Two Punch Board series. They discuss the upcoming MCDC convention, share insights on deck building, and explore their favorite heroes and scenarios in Marvel Champions. The conversation also includes recommendations for content creators, listener emails about new cards, and a detailed discussion on the card of the day, Toe to Toe, including its artwork and the artists behind it. In this episode, the hosts engage in a detailed discussion about the art and design of various cards in the Marvel Champions game, exploring themes of creativity, controversy, and gameplay mechanics. They critique specific artworks, delve into the thematic elements of card design, and evaluate the power and effectiveness of different cards. The conversation also highlights the fun factor in gameplay and concludes with final thoughts and ratings for the discussed cards. Additionally, the hosts share their innovative deck strategies, showcasing how different heroes can interact with the game mechanics.

Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54592/soviet-savant-episode-77-1.0

Luke's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54587/punching-their-pressure-points-1.0

Luke's recently played deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/50245/parental-disguise-1.0

Find Curation Crew here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3576956/curation-crew-batman-hush-first-impressions

Greg Land allegations: 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51929/anything-you-can-do-1.0

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/52369/does-anyone-need-a-triple-resources-card-this-turn-1.0

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51761/the-dj-crew-3.0

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/48846/sp-dr-pool-goes-vroom-vroom-lightsaber-sounds-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Marvel Decks

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In this episode, the hosts are joined by community member Volt, and they delve into the character design, thematic elements, and gameplay mechanics of Squirrel Girl, exploring her costume, powers, and overall impact in the game. They discuss the fun factor of playing with Squirrel Girl and share their final thoughts on her effectiveness in various deck strategies, ultimately rating her performance and discussing deck-building ideas.

Volt's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53706/bike-of-the-aero-rior-1.0

Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54206/sidekickin-it-episode-76-1.0

Boomguy's other deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53729/wakandan-economics-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

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In this episode we talk about two new cards from Fantasy Flight Games for the upcoming Civil War expansion.

What do you think about the new cards? 

https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2025/8/14/shifting-shape/

Next reveal will be on the Step into the Portal YouTube channle, so check it out tomorrow!

See more of Krautbammer here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3thnQY0AinSIFjGyS7wWlR?si=1ef2a7a4e5d54244

In this episode of Winning Hand, we celebrate their Platinum Jubilee episode while introducing a new guest, Krautbammer from the "Stunned and Confused" podcast! We discuss various topics including listener emails about house rules in Marvel Champions, recent gameplay experiences, and a deep dive into the She-Hulk card of the day, Gamma Slam. We also share insights into deck strategies and how to maximize the use of She-Hulk's abilities, culminating in a discussion about the overall enjoyment of the character and the game.

Krautbammer's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53641/on-demand-gamma-slam-1.0

Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53679/phi-slama-gamma-episode-75-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast

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In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by bannaners as we dive into the world of Marvel Champions, focusing on She-Hulk and her card Superhuman Strength. We discuss community contributions, and share listener feedback. We go into recent gameplay experiences, highlighting different heroes and strategies, before analyzing the card of the day, Superhuman Strength, including its art, mechanics, and thematic elements. We share our deck-building strategies, highlighting the importance of synergy and character control in maximizing She-Hulk's potential.

Bannaners' Winning Hand score tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LbzATE_Dujf4BSxp4iAS6NNdm13okCD4v4ojVlXO8vc/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53447/that-s-gonna-leave-a-marked-episode-74-1.0

Bannaners' deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53426/a-smash-in-the-face-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

"I love the beefy three lines of flavor text." - Boomguy

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by Astrodar to discuss various items, including a recap of Gen Con, listener emails, recent gameplay experiences, and a deep dive into the card of the day, "Split Personality" from She-Hulk's kit. We highlight the importance of community engagement, deck strategies, and the thematic and power analysis of cards within the game. We wrap up with some final thoughts before sharing our decks:

Astrodar's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53049/she-hulk-1.0

Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53054/lady-in-the-streets-episode-73-1.0

Bonus deck that Boomguy talked about: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/52853/jubilee-like-totally-ignores-the-villain-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode

Summary

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the character of She-Hulk from Marvel Champions. They discuss her origins, powers, and the unique aspects of her character, including her role as a lawyer and her comedic presence in the comics. The conversation also touches on recent gameplay experiences, listener engagement, and the importance of art in card design. They explore the complexities of her character, the design choices behind her abilities, and how she fits into the broader Marvel universe. The conversation also touches on deck-building strategies and personal experiences with playing She-Hulk, culminating in final thoughts and ratings from each host.

Boomguy’s deck

ScarletRhodey's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/52540/she-hulk-s-strength-in-diversity-1.0

LazyTitan's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/1004132

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51927/master-of-ranged-firepower-1.0

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51615/otherworld-s-true-defender-1.0

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51526/soldier-of-fortune-1.0

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51400/guardians-of-the-armory-1.0

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/50392/angel-s-aerial-children-of-the-atom-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Marvel CDB and Deck Building

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan dive into discussing a content creator recommendation, a listener email, and the Pubmeeple community rankings of heroes.  In this episode, LazyTitan and Boomguy discuss their rankings of Marvel Champions heroes, focusing on the bottom and top ten heroes. They delve into the card of the day, Rogue, analyzing her abilities and potential in gameplay. The conversation wraps up with a deck-building segment featuring Adam Warlock, showcasing creative strategies and community engagement.

Boomguy's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/995417

Boomguy's weird Vision deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/46172/do-androids-dream-of-electric-sheep-1.0

Community Rankings: https://www.pubmeeple.com/group-rankings?t=e20fcfa4-ef2a-4b1e-9db3-931dc4d4a772

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast