Exciting New Card Revealed for MTG’s Marvel Super Heroes Set
The upcoming Marvel Super Heroes set for Magic: The Gathering is one of the most anticipated releases of the year, especially with early card reveals showcasing fan-favourite heroes and villains. This set promises to be a fantastic entry point for new players who are fans of the Marvel Universe, offering strong and versatile cards that support deck-building and competitive play.
Wizards of the Coast has shared an exclusive card from the set – and it’s a real standout. Meet Red Hulk, also known as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, making his debut in MTG.
Red Hulk – A Powerful Addition to the Set
Red Hulk will have two unique variants in the MTG Marvel Super Heroes set – one standard card featuring art by Vilhelmas Banys, and a second full-art card by Adi Granov. What makes the Granov variant particularly exciting is that it’s part of an extended art scene. You can see this scene on Reddit (after a potential early reveal), which includes other characters like Hulk, She-Hulk, Abomination, and The Leader.
As a powerful attacker, Red Hulk brings a unique Enrage mechanic that will appeal to any Hulk deck-builder. His design is not only thematically appropriate but also highly functional in gameplay.
Key Features of Red Hulk
- Mana Cost: 2 red mana + 4 generic mana
- Type: Legendary Creature – Gamma Berserker Villain
- Power/Toughness: 6/7
- Abilities: Reach (can attack flying creatures) and Trample (deals excess damage beyond what can be blocked)
The most compelling feature of Red Hulk is his Enrage mechanic. This mechanic, seen on cards like The Incredible Hulk and various dinosaurs from the Ixalan sets, means that when Red Hulk takes damage, he becomes stronger. Specifically, you can add a +1/+1 counter to him, increasing his power and toughness. Additionally, you can deal damage equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on any target, including creatures or players.
Strategic Deck Building with Red Hulk
Red Hulk is a highly playable card in any type of MTG deck, especially those focused on creature damage or Pyrohemia. As someone who has built a Hulk-themed deck using The Incredible Hulk as Commander, I can attest to the synergy Red Hulk brings.
To maximize his impact, consider using cards that allow you to control how and when Red Hulk takes damage. Cards like Pyrohemia / Kratos’ Rage, Earthquake, Rolling Earthquake, Pyroclasm, and Harbinger of the Hunt can help you damage your own creatures on your terms, adding +1/+1 counters without relying on opponent attacks.
In a deck that includes other cards like The Incredible Hulk, and dinosaurs such as Apex Altisaur, Cacophodon, Ranging Raptors, Ravenous Daggerooth, Ripjaw Raptor, and Silverclad Ferocidons, you can create a powerful synergy where each turn results in multiple impacts. This could lead to opponents sacrificing their creatures or gaining card draw.
You can also pair Red Hulk with other counter-making cards to amplify his effect. For example:
- Rite of Passage allows you to add more +1/+1 counters every time he takes damage.
- Rhythm of the Wild lets him enter the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter.
- Green-mana cards like Fangs of Kalonia, Branching Evolution, and Visions of Dominance can further increase the damage he causes.
Why Red Hulk is a Must-Have
Red Hulk is a versatile and powerful card that fits well into any red or green deck. His Enrage mechanic ensures that he can cause chaos for opponents, making him a valuable addition to any collection.
If you’re looking for something exciting in the MTG Marvel Super Heroes set, Red Hulk should definitely be on your radar.
Release Details
The MTG Marvel Super Heroes set will launch in pre-release on 19 June, with the full release on 26 June.
