Marvel SNAP ended 2024 with Rocket Raccoon & Groot, the game’s first double-hero card. This three-Cost, three-Power duo has a dual ability, allowing it to both steal Power from specific enemy cards and move to another location once per match.
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Before Rocket & Groot’s release, many believed it would be one of the best cards of the Marvel Rivals season, with fans eager to add it to their move, control, and toxicity decks. However, post-release data showed that Doctor Doom 2099 is the true standout of that season.
Regardless, the following Marvel SNAP guide provides a blueprint for building a solid, meta-friendly deck around Rocket & Groot by integrating it into an already strong setup.
Rocket Raccoon & Groot (3–3)
Text: You can move this once. After your opponent plays a card here, steal 1 Power from it.
Series: Five (Ultra Rare)
Season: Marvel Rivals
Release: January 1, 2025
The Best Deck for Rocket & Groot
In Marvel SNAP’s current meta, Rocket Raccoon & Groot fits perfectly into a Silver Surfer lineup. You can create one such lineup by paring up the Rocket and Groot duo with Silver Surfer and the following supporting cards: Nebula, Groot, Gladiator, Negasonic, Rocket Raccoon, Sebastian Shaw, Jean Grey, Luke Cage, and Absorbing Man.
|
Card |
Cost |
Power |
|---|---|---|
|
Rocket & Groot |
3 |
3 |
|
Silver Surfer |
3 |
2 |
|
Rocket Raccoon |
1 |
1 |
|
Groot |
3 |
3 |
|
Sebastian Shaw |
3 |
4 |
|
Gladiator |
3 |
8 |
|
Jean Grey |
3 |
4 |
|
Luke Cage |
3 |
3 |
|
Absorbing Man |
4 |
4 |
|
Makkari |
3 |
4 |
|
Nebula |
1 |
1 |
|
Negasonic Teenage Warhead |
3 |
3 |
An alternative deck for Rocket & Groot is a Scream lineup. If you’re looking to build around that synergy, you will need to recruit cards like Kraven, Kingpin, Stegron, Aero, Juggernaut, and Heimdall.
Rocket & Groot Deck Synergies
- Rocket & Groot is a damage dealer. You use it to predict and exploit enemy plays and scale off them.
- Three-Cost cards (including the Rocket & Groot) prepare the board for Silver Surfer’s drop.
- Absorbing Man copies Silver Surfer’s effect to double the buff.
- Jean Grey and Nebula force your enemy into playing in specific lanes, making it easier to hit them with the Rocket & Groot duo.
- Sebastian Shaw passively benefits from the Silver Surfer buffs.
- Luke Cage is your tech card. It prevents enemy counterattacks such as those led by Shadow King.
How to Play Rocket & Groot Effectively
Here are key notes to keep in mind when playing Rocket & Groot decks:
- Corner the enemy in one lane. Cards like Nebula and Jean Grey are critical in a Rocket & Groot deck as they encourage or force the enemy into playing in a specific lane. Make the most of these abilities to simplify snipping enemy cards.
- Be mindful of the reveal priority. Cards the opponent plays before you reveal Rocket & Groot will escape the Power reduction. Keep an eye on the reveal priority before attempting to steal Power.
- Have a placeholder up in your sleeve. You will likely move Rocket & Groot into another location. So, have another card ready to replace it if you’re not planning on abandoning that lane.
How to Counter Rocket & Groot
A movement punisher deck with Scream and Kingpin could be considered anti-Rocket & Groot. But this is only a reliable counter if your enemy is leaning into the duo’s movement ability. If you’re looking for a solid response that can snipe Rocket & Groot, Red Guardian would be a better choice.
Some other counter options are Luke Cage, who protects your cards’ Powers, Shadow King, who can restore the lost Power, and Ajax, who can scale off the afflicted negative Power.
Is Rocket Raccoon & Groot Worth It?
Sometimes, a card can seem bad because it’s too niche. But Rocket Raccoon & Groot shows that the opposite can also be true: a card can feel bad because it fits no niches. The issue with Rocket & Groot is that its potential decks are all over the place, with none offering substantial value.
If you enjoy playing toxic, junk, move, or control decks, Rocket & Groot could be a nice addition to your collection. However, if you prefer to stay on top of the meta and invest only in cards with a clear return on investment, then you should skip Rocket & Groot.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 86 /100 Critics Rec: 100%
- Released
- August 22, 2023
- ESRB
- e
- Developer(s)
- Second Dinner
- Publisher(s)
- Nuverse
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Marvel
