# Marvel Champions: The Card Game

Marvel Champions: The Card Game is a board game for 1–4 players. It plays in 45–90 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2. It is rated 8.5 out of 10 by 204 Ludoya reviewers. The cheapest copy in stock is $56.50 (United States).

- **Players:** 1–4 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 45–90 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 3 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2019
- **Categories:** Fighting, Card Game, Collectible Components, Comic Book / Strip
- **Mechanics:** Solo / Solitaire Game, Cooperative Game, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, Deck Construction, Events, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Variable Set-up, Turn Order: Progressive, Interrupts
- **Ludoya rating:** 8.5 out of 10, from 204 reviews
- **Owned by:** 452 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 10,781
- **Unique players:** 831

**Designers:** Caleb Grace, Michael Boggs, Nate French

**Publishers:** Fantasy Flight Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rampi Games | 49.55 € | https://www.rampigames.com/juego-de-mesa/marvel-champions/ |
| 401 Games | 79.95 $ | https://store.401games.ca/products/marvel-champions-living-card-game |
| Uplay | 16.99 € | https://www.uplay.it/it/gioco-da-tavolo-marvel-champions--il-gioco-di-carte---thor--pack-eroe-.html |
| Milan Spiele | 17 € | https://www.milan-spiele.de/marvel-champions-das-kartenspiel-storm-erw-p-32951.html |
| Zatu Games | 38.39 £ | https://zatu.com/products/marvel-champions-the-card-game |
| Ludifolie | 54.9 € | https://www.ludifolie.com/8290-marvel-champions-le-jeu-de-cartes.html |
| Juegos de la Mesa Redonda | 56.48 € | https://juegosdelamesaredonda.com/8358-marvel-champions-el-juego-de-cartas-8435407628373.html |
| Spelexperten | 649 kr | https://www.spelexperten.com/sallskapsspel/kortspel/marvel-champions-the-card-game.html |
| Outlet Games | 57.5 € | https://www.outletgames.es/juegos-de-mesa/asmodee/marvel-champions-el-juego-de-cartas-p-AMD-MC01ES.html |
| World of Board Games | 685 kr | https://www.worldofboardgames.com/marvel-champions-the-card-game |
| Hyggeonkel | 459.95 kr | https://www.hyggeonkel.dk/produkt/marvel-champions |
| Goblin Trader Barcelona | 63 € | https://www.goblintrader.es/es/inicio/34768-marvel-champions-el-juego-de-cartas-8435407628373.html |
| Jugar x Jugar | 69.95 € | https://www.jugarxjugar.com/shop/coleccionables-y-lcg/4840-marvel-champions-el-juego-de-cartas-8435407628373.html |
| Homoludicus Granollers | 70 € | https://homoludicus-granollers.org/marvel-champions-el-juego-de-cartas |
| Va de jocs | 70 € | https://vadejocs.es/producto/marvel-champions-el-juego-de-cartas |
| Game Ninja | 799 kr | https://www.gameninja.no/produkt/marvel-champions-the-card-game/ |

## Expansions

- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – The Rise of Red Skull](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-the-rise-of-red-skull)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Captain America Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-captain-america-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – The Green Goblin Scenario Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-the-green-goblin-scenario-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Doctor Strange Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-doctor-strange-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Black Widow Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-black-widow-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Thor Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-thor-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Ms. Marvel Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-ms-marvel-hero-pack)
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- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Hulk Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-hulk-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Scarlet Witch Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-scarlet-witch-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Ant-Man Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-ant-man-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – The Wrecking Crew Scenario Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-the-wrecking-crew-scenario-pack)
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- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – The Mad Titan's Shadow](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-the-mad-titans-shadow)
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- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Wasp Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-wasp-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Venom Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-venom-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Star-Lord Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-star-lord-hero-pack)
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- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Drax Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-drax-hero-pack)
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- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Nebula Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-nebula-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – The Hood Scenario Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-the-hood-scenario-pack)
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- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – War Machine Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-war-machine-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Valkyrie Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-valkyrie-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – NeXt Evolution](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-next-evolution)
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- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Rogue Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-rogue-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Deadpool Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-deadpool-hero-pack)
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- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – X-23 Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-x-23-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Nightcrawler Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-nightcrawler-hero-pack)
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- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Winter Soldier Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-winter-soldier-hero-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Black Panther Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-black-panther-hero-pack)
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- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Hero Pack Collection 2](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-hero-pack-collection-2)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Shadowland Scenario Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-shadowland-scenario-pack)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Elektra](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-elektra)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Iron Fist](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-iron-fist)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Magneto Hero Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game-magneto-hero-pack-2)

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## Upcoming events featuring this game

- Marvel Champions: El Juego de Cartas — 2026-09-27

## Rules questions

### Can an ally defend for me, and does damage to the ally carry over to my hero?

Yes — a player may exhaust an ally as the defender and all damage from that attack is dealt to the ally; if the ally is defeated, additional damage does not carry over to the identity, and if the ally leaves play before damage is dealt the identity becomes the target instead. (Rules Reference p9; Rulebook p12)

### If I flip my identity (change form), do I lose my upgrades, tokens, damage, or whether my card is exhausted?

No — changing form simply flips your identity card; your ready/exhausted state, damage, attachments, tokens, and status cards remain on the character. (Rulebook p11; Rules Reference p21)

### What does 'Surge' on an encounter card do?

When a card with Surge is revealed, the player resolving it deals themselves one facedown encounter card from the encounter deck (after resolving the original card and any immediate responses). (Rules Reference p42)

### When does a 'When Revealed' encounter ability resolve, and can it be canceled?

A 'When Revealed' ability resolves immediately after the card is revealed (treachery cards resolve then go to the encounter discard); 'When Revealed' on villain and main scheme cards cannot be canceled. (Rulebook p17; Rules Reference p48)

### Can I both thwart and attack during my turn, and are there limits on how many times I can do actions?

Yes — during your turn you may perform options like playing cards, using basic attack or basic thwart, and using allies in any order and as many times as you want so long as you can pay costs and meet restrictions; the only common limit is you may change form only once per turn. (Rulebook p10–12)

### How do we win or lose the game?

The players win if they defeat the final villain stage by reducing it to zero hit points; the villain wins if the main scheme’s final stage is completed or if all players are eliminated. (Rulebook p9; Rules Reference p47–48)

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/marvel-champions-the-card-game)
- [Marvel Champions: The Card Game in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/marvel-champions-the-card-game)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/285774)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._