# Marvel United: Symbiote Companions Deck

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Andrea Chiarvesio, Stefano Moscardini
- **Publishers**: CMON Global Limited, Spin Master Ltd.
- **Categories**: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Modular Board, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
Symbiote Companions is that extra spice your Marvel United decks were missing. It offers incredible flexibility, allowing for everything from small, targeted upgrades to creating an entirely new character with the Hybrid mode. It's perfect for those who already know the game well and want new synergies without needing to learn a whole new rulebook.Incredible assembly versatilityReuses existing miniaturesExpands cooperative strategiesEasy to integratePromotional content, hard to findRequires base gameRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you're a Marvel United fan looking to add a darker, more chaotic edge to your games, the Symbiote Companions deck is the addition you didn't know you needed. Originally released at SDCC 2024, this small pack brings four iconic symbiotes—Agony, Riot, Lasher, and Phage—to your tabletop. The best part is the versatility: you aren't stuck with just one way to play. If you just want to power up your favorite hero, you can pick one of these symbiotes and shuffle their 3 hero cards into your deck, playing them as if they were part of your standard arsenal. It's a fantastic way to customize your strategy and see how these symbiotic abilities fit your playstyle.

Now, if you want to take the experience to the next level, there's the option to assemble the 'Hybrid'. In this mode, you shuffle all 12 hero cards together to create a unique, powerful hero. To represent this character, you can use any existing symbiote miniature you already have in your collection—Venom, Carnage, Anti-Venom, or whoever is available in your box. It's a very creative way to reuse your minis and create a new identity for your sessions. Since the game is cooperative and focused on hand management, these extra cards bring new synergies that might be the difference between saving the day or seeing the city fall to the villain. It's lean, punchy content that expands tactical possibilities without complicating the rules we already know and love. If you enjoy collecting everything for Marvel United or simply want more options to spice up your decks, this symbiote pack is a great pick. Get ready to see how these otherworldly creatures shift the balance of your battles against the most dangerous villains in the Marvel universe.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, this is an expansion deck and requires Marvel United to be played.

### How many cards are in the pack?
There are 13 cards in total: 3 cards for each of the 4 symbiotes and 1 rules reference card.

### Can I use any symbiote miniature?
Yes! For the Hybrid mode, you can use any symbiote miniature you already have in your collection.

### Does the Hybrid mode change the game much?
It creates a custom hero with 12 cards, which changes your hand management dynamics while keeping the core gameplay intact.

### Is it hard to learn how to use these new heroes?
Not at all. If you already play Marvel United, the integration is very intuitive and follows the same hand management rules.

### Can I play solo?
Absolutely! Since the base game supports solo play, you can use these new heroes to take on villains by yourself without any issues.