Marvel Champions Monthly: A Fan Podcast

MCM Podcast #125: 2025 Marvel Champions Buyer's Guide

#marvelchampionsthecardgame #marvellcg #byersguide
Welcome to MCM Podcast - in this issue Kennedy and Hone discuss the ins and outs of Marvel Champions expansions and what to buy and what to pass on.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Buyers Guide02:54 Identifying Hard-to-Find Expansions05:59 Core Set: The Essential Foundation08:59 Exploring the First Trilogy of Boxes11:47 Controversial Choices: Galaxy's Most Wanted14:48 Mad Titan's Shadow: A Skip?17:52 Sinister Motives: A Must-Have?20:56 Mutant Genesis: A Mixed Bag24:10 Next Evolution: Essential Mechanics26:53 Age of Apocalypse: Nice to Have30:00 Hero Packs: Quickfire Round32:56 Wave Analysis: Essential vs. Pass35:57 Final Thoughts and Recommendations40:00 Wave Selections and Strategy45:49 Aspect-Based Recommendations56:02 Scenario Packs Overview01:02:13 Final Thoughts and Buying Advice
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MCM Podcast #124: On Your Left - Tempo Playstyle Deep Dive

#marvelchampionsthecardgame ##playstyles #livingcardgame
Welcome to MCM Podcast - in this issue Kennedy and hone discuss the tempo playstyle. Go over some play and deckbuilding tips for the community. And build Kennedy's dream Hawkeye tempo deck!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Tempo Play Style03:05 Defining Tempo in Marvel Champions06:03 Tempo vs. Control and Rush10:16 Characteristics of Good Tempo Cards12:48 Minion Summoning and Tempo16:57 Key Tempo Strategies and Card Choices22:15 Thinking Ahead in Tempo25:45 Heroes Suited for Tempo Play34:28 Defending in Tempo Play36:29 Calculating Tempo and Health Trade-offs37:15 Challenges for Tempo Playstyle39:36 Identifying Tempo Strengths and Weaknesses40:50 Tempo vs. Control: The Encounter Deck Dynamics44:06 Tempo Play in Various Scenarios45:29 Encounter Decks with Tempo Playstyle48:09 Designing Tempo Decks: Strategies and Considerations48:35 Building a Tempo Deck: Gamora's Approach01:00:11 Creating a Tempo Deck for Hawkeye01:18:27 Recapping the Tempo Deck Build
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Marvel Podcast Episode #123+: Winter Soldier Hero Pack Spoilers

Thanks to FFG for letting us be a part of this dynamic duo's spoiler season!
0:00 Silly Skit2:40 Initial Takes with @charredgambit  
Get your hands on these new build around aggression cards when the Winter Soldier hero pack releases! https://store.asmodee.com/products/marvel-champions-the-card-game-winter-soldier-hero-pack
Check out tomorrow's spoiler on the Web Warrior Fanatic channel!https://www.youtube.com/@UCUtkWWcnvPa7_LK2ulI4qnw

MCM Podcast Episode #123: Total Control - Playstyle Deep Dive with @charredgambit ​

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Welcome to MCM Podcast - in this issue Kennedy and special guest  @charredgambit  discuss the control playstyle. Go over some play and deckbuilding tips for the community. And build Kennedy's dream Hawkeye control deck!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Control Playstyle in Marvel Champions02:46 Defining Control: Perspectives and Strategies05:38 Risk Tolerance in Control Play08:21 Adapting Playstyles: Control vs. Tempo11:06 Control Playstyle Tips and Strategies26:44 Maximizing Resources in Gameplay28:02 The Power of Status Conditions29:01 Scenarios That Influence Control Play29:56 Understanding Villain Mechanics32:07 Control vs. Tempo: Finding the Balance34:34 The Importance of Fair Villain Decks36:16 Building Control Decks: Strategies and Examples39:24 Deck Building for Hawkeye: A Control Approach48:55 Building the Ultimate Shield Deck51:37 Strategizing with Global Logistics53:50 Exploring New Shield Cards57:20 Control vs. Tempo Playstyles01:03:35 The Appeal of Control Playstyle
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MCM Podcast Episode #122: Marvel Champions Playstyles (Miniseries Overview)

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Welcome to MCM Podcast - in this issue Hone and KennedyHawk introduce a new mini series to the show a set of interconnected vidoes/audiocasts discussing the different playstyles and ways to engage in the game - Marvel Champions!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Play Styles in Marvel Champions02:57 Defining Play Styles and Their Importance05:52 Exploring Control, Rush, and Tempo Play Styles08:45 The Role of Combo and Thematic Decks12:00 Deep Dive into Control Play Style19:40 Understanding Tempo Play Style27:38 Challenges and Scenarios for Tempo Play Style35:40 Tempo and Encounter Cards38:34 Rush Playstyle: Going Face43:22 Optimal Scenarios for Rush46:53 Playstyle Spectrum: Control vs. Rush51:09 Green Goblin: Control vs. Rush Strategies58:57 Second Wind: A Controversial Card01:01:15 Closing Thoughts on Playstyles
00:00 Introduction to Trickster Takeover01:55 Exploring the Enchantress Scenario11:22 Diving into the Loki Scenario24:40 Final Thoughts and Anticipation
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MCM Podcast Episode #121: Two to Tango (Boggs is Back!)

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Welcome to MCM Podcast - in this issue KennedyHawk reviews the recent article announcing the Trickster Takeover scenario pack! His thoughts and reactions included!
Check it out for yourself here! 
Trickster Takeover - Fantasy Flight Games
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MCM Podcast Episode #120: Con of Heroes 2025 Designer Panel

#marvelchampionsthecardgame #panel #interview  #ffgames  #mcmpodcast
Welcome back to MCM Podcast - in this special issue Amerikano joins us from Con of Heroes 2025 where he hosts a panel with three designers from Marvel Champions! Many thanks to FFG, Tony, Aaron, and Frank for making this happen and to community member MrSelfDestruct for recording and editing it all!
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MCM Podcast Episode #119: Baron Zemo Villain Primer

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Welcome back to MCM Podcast - we march through the Agents of Shield campaign box starting with the final scenario - a whodunit with guest star Baron Zemo!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Baron Zemo01:04 Scenario Overview and Hook02:51 Understanding Baron Zemo's Mechanics04:46 Gathering Evidence and Making Accusations10:17 Key Cards and Strategies17:19 Tips and Tricks for Success21:43 Hero Evaluations and Recommendations27:41 Final Thoughts and Scoring
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