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! 
Feedback and comments welcome to: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
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 Podcast02:37 Introducing Tony Fanchi: Lead Designer Insights04:48 Quiz Time: Testing Tony's Knowledge on Card Design09:58 Recent Gameplay Experiences and New Strategies18:42 Exploring the Past: Playing Older Games19:42 Card of the Day: Show of Empathy21:33 Understanding Redemption: The Linked Card27:24 Art and Theme: The Story Behind the Cards33:27 Power Dynamics: Evaluating Show of Empathy37:16 Gameplay Strategies: Utilizing Show of Empathy42:38 The Evolution of Elite Traits45:46 Deck Building Strategies and Card Synergies49:40 Fun Factor: The Joy of Gameplay56:36 Final Thoughts and Ratings
 

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In this episode, we welcome AndyN to the show to discuss Assess the Situation. Does it deserve more or less love than it generally receives? We aim to find out! 
We also go through some emails because Boomguy finally emptied out the inbox before we head into Episode 100 with a clean email inbox! 

In this episode, we talk to CastleFrank47 about his experience with the game, how he builds decks, and what he loves about Marvel Champions!
We also introduce the new permanent co-host of the Winning Hand, who could it be?
CastleFrank's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/62539/100-chance-of-chaos-1.0
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/62556/the-nightman-cometh-episode-98-1.0
Andyr's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/62557/going-shopping-with-friends-1.0
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings02:51 Meet Castle Frank: The Deck Builder05:12 Deck Building Philosophy and Favorite Aspects07:45 Favorite Heroes and Scenarios10:15 Recent Gameplay Experiences13:09 Card of the Day: Chance Encounter24:02 Art Analysis and Character Design25:22 Daredevil and The Punisher Dynamics26:45 Card Art and Thematic Consistency28:19 Understanding Card Mechanics and Traits30:23 Thematic Discrepancies in Card Design33:10 Power Level and Game Mechanics36:11 Side Schemes and Game Strategy37:58 Final Thoughts on Chance Encounter Card55:14 The Red Father and Sample Size Issues57:25 Justice Allies: Favorites and Overlooked Gems59:35 Deck Sharing: Strategies and Insights01:00:53 Deck Analysis: Jubilee's Justice Deck01:05:25 Deck Analysis: Scarlet Witch's Chaos Deck01:10:09 Deck Analysis: Nightcrawler's Event-Heavy Strategy

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In this episode, LazyTitan and Boomguy talk about their favorite heroes, starting with #1 and working their way down their respective lists. Ever wondered why we love what we do?
Who's your pick between these two?