E91: X-23 (Ally), feat. Mr. SelfDestruct

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In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by Mr. SelfDestruct to celebrate Women's History Month by highlighting female heroes in Marvel Champions, and jump into the discussion on the leadership ally X-23.

The conversation also touches on custom leaders being developed by the community and recent gameplay experiences, providing insights into the Marvel Champions community. They also touch on decks they may (or may not) bring to the upcoming Con of Heroes in May 2026.

Boomguy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/60591/don-t-mess-with-x-s-episode-91-1.0

Mr. SelfDestruct's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/60586/the-foot-claw-club-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests
01:47 Celebrating Women's History Month in Marvel Champions
02:31 Getting to Know Mr. Self-Destruct
03:43 Favorite Heroes and Their Mechanics
06:19 Thematic Disconnects in Character Design
09:08 Anticipating New Releases: Daredevil and Foggy Nelson
10:33 Favorite Aspects of the Game
13:39 Favorite Scenarios in Marvel Champions
14:35 Joining the Game: A New Player's Perspective
16:46 Exploring Deadpool: A Character Analysis
20:58 Final Thoughts on Deadpool and Character Dynamics
21:12 Exploring Deadpool's Gameplay Mechanics
22:35 Derek's Experience with Wonder Man and Hercules
26:19 LazyTitan's Custom Drax Leader Development
28:03 Boomguy's Custom Leaders: Quicksilver and Valkyrie
31:43 In-Depth Discussion on X23 Ally Card
41:46 Thematic Connections in Character Design
44:33 Aggression vs. Strategy in Gameplay
50:57 Balancing Power and Cost in Allies
56:01 Final Thoughts and Deck Strategies
01:09:27 Deck Strategies and Key Cards
01:12:20 Building Effective Decks with X23 and Moon Knight
01:15:42 Exploring the Phoenix Leadership Deck
01:19:22 Deck Building Insights and Community Engagement
01:22:40 Con of Heroes Preparation and Deck Recommendations
01:28:45 Outro