"New X-Men Season Launches, Bringing Back High School Memories in Marvel Snap"

Author: Sadie May 14,2025

The halls of Xavier’s Institute are buzzing with excitement as Marvel Snap introduces its May season themed around the New X-Men. This season is set to shake up your matches with a fresh lineup of rising stars, including the newest recruit, Esme Cuckoo. Alongside her, you'll encounter electrifying Surge and strategic minds like Prodigy, all ready to redefine the meta.

Esme Cuckoo, a telepathic clone of Emma Frost known for her impatience with rules, headlines this month's season pass. Her On Reveal effect is a game-changer, pulling a card from your deck, adjusting its cost to three with four Power, and delivering it to you like a psychic grenade. But Esme is just the beginning. Each week, a new Series 5 mutant will join the fray, adding twists with cost reductions, copycat tactics, and resurrection tricks. Look out for Surge, Prodigy, Elixir, and Xorn, along with the return of Captain Carter’s seasonal pack.

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The new locations this month, Pit of Exile and Genosha, promise to add drama to your gameplay. Pit of Exile forces leaner builds and smarter sequencing by shutting down big power plays, while Genosha sets the stage for final turn showdowns by clearing all but your most expensive card at the last moment. Both locations are designed to flip the script on your usual decks.

To help you navigate these changes, be sure to check out our Marvel Snap tier list for building the best deck for your battles ahead!

Beyond the arenas, Marvel Snap is rolling out three new collection albums this month. The first, launching on May 8th, is a collaboration with Penny Arcade, featuring variants by Mike Krahulik. This is followed by a chibi-themed collection from Rian Gonzales on May 15th, and a disco-themed dance fest on May 30th, showcasing groove-worthy variants of Deadpool, Spider-Man, and Dazzler.

Dive into the action now by downloading Marvel Snap for free. For more details, visit the official website.