The highly anticipated Nightcrawler Hero Pack teleports into stores this September, introducing Kurt Wagner, the iconic X-Man with the power to teleport, as a new playable hero in Marvel Champions: The Card Game. This expansion promises to bring a swashbuckling, bamfing twist to the tabletop scene.
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“Shunned for his demonic appearance, Kurt Wagner’s mutant heritage and gentle heart earned him a family in the X-Men. Now he uses his teleportation power and adventurous spirit to thwart injustice as the incredible Nightcrawler!”
– Fantasy Flight Games
Bamf! Nightcrawler’s Teleporting Abilities
Nightcrawler’s gameplay revolves around his signature “Bamf!” ability, which allows him to teleport in and out of danger with ease. The Nightcrawler Hero Pack includes the “Bamf!” upgrade that Nightcrawler can search for and add to his hand.
With “Bamf!” attached, Nightcrawler can defend against enemy attacks without exhausting. But the true power lies in his events that utilize “Bamf!” for powerful effects, like “Scout Ahead” to thwart multiple schemes, “Port Away” to ready Nightcrawler, or “Tally Ho!” to defend, deal damage, and regain “Bamf!”
If “Bamf!” is attached to multiple enemies, Nightcrawler can wallop them all with “Port and Punch,” and when ready for the finisher, use “Teleport Drop” to deal massive damage from above. His ability to bamf around the battlefield makes him a slippery target, always appearing where he’s needed most.
Nightcrawler’s Pre-Built Protection Deck
The Hero Pack includes a full 40-card pre-built Protection deck tailored to Nightcrawler’s teleporting, defensive playstyle. Attach “Under Control” to a minion, use Nightcrawler’s high DEF to prevent all damage, then counterattack – especially effective if the minion had “Bamf!” attached.
Defeating minions with “Under Control” lets you play “Change of Fortune” for extra cards. And preventing all damage allows removing threat from “Astonishing X-Men” to potentially stun all enemies.
Allies like Rogue can drain Nightcrawler’s HP for boosts, while Gambit powers up by “borrowing” from the encounter deck – both protected by Nightcrawler’s defense. With his ability to teleport allies out of harm’s way, Nightcrawler is the perfect defensive hero to anchor any team.
The Crazy Gang Modular Encounter
The Hero Pack also includes the Crazy Gang modular encounter set led by the Queen of Hearts. Their gimmick revolves around nasty “When Revealed” abilities that can re-trigger by “re-dealing” themselves via the Crazy Gang side scheme.
The terrifying Executioner, for example, attacks the ally with lowest HP – defeating that ally removes them from the game! Let him scheme, and he can re-deal himself to keep swinging his axe at your allies. Other members like the Jabberwock and Jubjub Bird also have devastating effects.
This zany encounter set captures the madcap nature of the Crazy Gang, forcing players to stay on their toes and think quickly to counter their unpredictable abilities. Adding them to any scenario dials up the difficulty and injects a healthy dose of chaos into your games.
With his bamfing mobility, defensive prowess, and ability to protect allies, Nightcrawler is a versatile hero perfect for any team. His unique playstyle and the included Crazy Gang encounter set promise to shake up the Marvel Champions experience.
Get ready to battle Apocalypse’s forces when the Nightcrawler Hero Pack teleports into stores this September! Fans of control-oriented strategies and protecting teammates will find Nightcrawler’s bamfing abilities to be a perfect fit, allowing them to dictate the pace of battle. So prepare for swashbuckling heroics and embrace the bamf!
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