Marvel Snap has one of the most unique progression systems of any card game. Unlike traditional TCGs that allow players to spend money to buy as many packs as they want, Marvel Snap cards are locked behind your Collection Level. By upgrading your existing cards, you can increase your Collection Level. As your Collection Level increases, so do the number of cards you have access to. However, the cards you receive for upgrading your cards are all randomized on each new account.
So, you may be wondering what stops a new player from luck-sacking and getting the best cards right away. This is done by the Card Pools mechanic of Marvel Snap. This article will explain everything you need to know about the Card Pools mechanic in Marvel Snap so you can start theory-crafting potential decks as quickly as possible.
What Are Card Pools In Marvel Snap?
As mentioned, cards are unlocked in Marvel Snap by increasing your Collection Level. However, to keep things fair, pools of cards are only made available at certain Collection Level thresholds. This way, you will only be matched up against players in the same Collection Level as yourself and can avoid being pitted against someone with a super-powerful deck. The cards you unlock in each Card Pool are randomized, so there is still a ton of variety in each duel, as players will have to mix and match the cards they have at their disposal when deckbuilding.
Here is a breakdown of the Card Pools In Marvel Snap:
| Marvel Snap Pools | Required Collection Levels | Number of Cards |
| Card Pool 1 | Collection Level 18-24 | 46 Cards |
| Card Pool 2 | Collection Level 222-474 | 25 Cards |
| Card Pool 3 | Collection Level 486+ | 92 Cards |
| Card Pool 4 | Collection Level 486+ - Rare | 12 Cards |
| Card Pool 5 | Collection Level 486+ - Ultra Rare | 8 Cards |
Players are unable to move up to the next tier of Card Pool until they have collected all the cards in their current Card Pool. This is a unique way of balancing Marvel Snap and also ensures that all players can get every card eventually without having to spend any money.
Once you reach a new tier of Card Pool, you could get lucky and get one of the best cards right away. However, you are just as likely not to get the best card in the Pool until you have only one unlock remaining. Make use of all the cards you have at your disposal to create some truly unique and strong decks!
And that's everything you need to know about Card Pools in Marvel Snap!
For more Marvel Snap news, be sure to check out our dedicated section or take a look at some of our Guides & Tutorials just below:
MAJOR NEWS - Patch Notes | Weekly Balance Updates | Series Drop Schedule
FUTURE UPDATES - Next Season Pass Leaks | Marvel Snap Roadmap | Upcoming Bundles
BIG BADS & CARD POOLS -
Best Galactus Decks | Best Thanos Decks | Best Kang Decks | Best High Evolutionary Decks | What Are Card Pools | Pool 5 Cards | Pool 4 Cards | Pool 3 Cards | All Marvel Snap Cards List
BEST DECKS -
Best Marvel Snap Decks | How To Get Infinite Rank In Marvel Snap Fast | Best Beginner Decks | Best Discard Decks | Best Move Decks | Strongest Cards To Use
GAME GUIDES -
Does Marvel Snap Have Codes | Featured & Hot Locations Explained | Who Reveals First | Progression and Levelling Guide | What Is the Snap | How To Get Titles | Why You Can't Trade Cards | How To Get, Use and Spend Gold | How Do Ties Work | How To Get Collector's Tokens | How Collector's Reserves Work | How To Change Card Backs | When To Snap & Retreat |How To Change Name | How To Win A Location With Only 1 Card | How To Get Credits Fast | How to Battle Friends | Marvel Snap Variants Explained | Ultimate Variants Explained | How to Get All Variant Cards
BUYING GUIDES -
Best Cards To Get From Token Shop | Is Marvel Snap Premium Season Pass Worth It | Is The Marvel Snap Pro Bundle Worth Buying | Are Fast Upgrades Worth Buying | Is Marvel Snap Pay To Win
TECH GUIDES
Can You Play Marvel Snap On Console | Is Marvel Snap Coming To Nintendo Switch | Can You Play Marvel Snap On Steam Deck | How To Link Your Account
