Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

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In this episode we talk about Psychic Manipulation. Is it trash? Is it broken? Find out! 

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Here is the link to the deck Andy shared: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/62455/dark-phoenix-never-heard-of-her-1.0

Here is the registration link for Alter-Ego Con: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVyeyih8mGwFF6HlHXSBekZv3IQS6AvjDNUAoI0Qc1cEuzZA/viewform

One entry per person. Deadline to enter is July 19th 2026. 

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In this episode, Boomguy sits down with Tony Fanchi to discuss the state of Marvel Champions. We talk about the upcoming Fear No Evil expansion, changes on the horizon with the environments that are being introduced to the game, and what it's like to design cards for Marvel Champions.

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Here is Andyr's deck highlight: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/63346/get-to-work-mockingbird-cameo-1.0

Here is the link to the MCDB alternative: https://mc4db.merlindumesnil.net/

In this episode, we have no guests and we get into the swing of the 3 (now normal) cohosts discussing the card of the day, Cameo! Is this new hotness worth all the hassle? Does it stand up to scrutiny? And did Boomguy get a tree? What is the definition of cameo anyway?

Find out in the episode!

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In this episode, we chat with Tony Fanchi, lead game designer for Marvel Champions, about his design process, favorite cards, and the story behind 'Show of Empathy.' Tony discusses the design and strategic use of today's card in Marvel Champions, exploring its mechanics, thematic storytelling, deck-building considerations, and its role in game balance. And we certainly ask a few other questions along the way! 

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating 100 Episodes of Marvel Champions Podcast
02:37 Introducing Tony Fanchi: Lead Designer Insights
04:48 Quiz Time: Testing Tony's Knowledge on Card Design
09:58 Recent Gameplay Experiences and New Strategies
18:42 Exploring the Past: Playing Older Games
19:42 Card of the Day: Show of Empathy
21:33 Understanding Redemption: The Linked Card
27:24 Art and Theme: The Story Behind the Cards
33:27 Power Dynamics: Evaluating Show of Empathy
37:16 Gameplay Strategies: Utilizing Show of Empathy
42:38 The Evolution of Elite Traits
45:46 Deck Building Strategies and Card Synergies
49:40 Fun Factor: The Joy of Gameplay
56:36 Final Thoughts and Ratings