Sanctum Showdown Surge Economy Guide - May ’26

The most tactical game mode is back, with a new “citrus-flavored” twist (their words, not mine).

It’s Sanctum Showdown × High Voltage and… I don’t know how to feel about that. Regardless of how fun it ends up being, I’m here to cover the ins and outs of the Surge economy.

If you’re looking for the strategy-and-decks side of things, be sure to check out Scott’s guide.

Dominate Sanctum Showdown Surge

They went and supercharged Sanctum Showdown! The new Sanctum Showdown Surge will run from May 14-21 and features more Energy, more points, and quicker games! Come along and surge towards a free Ikari! For info on the Economy of this mode, keep an eye out for Lauren’s guide! How Does

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Event Overview

Dates: May 14th – 21st (with the Shop open 48 hours longer)

Economy Key Features:

• Dual prize tracks you climb with XP (Free Pass + Premium Pass)
• Shop where you can buy prizes with event currency (Charms) and Gold

Primary Goal: Maximize your win rate
Secondary Goal: Maximize points (both for wins and losses)

Tips & Tricks

All my consistent event tips are compiled into a single shared guide. It’s free and includes lots of advice for optimizing your experience! The relevant sections are marked with the Sanctum Showdown Surge logo!

Event Economy: Tips & Tricks

Tips to get the most from Marvel Snap’s various events.

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Early Access

The rest of this guide covers every detail of the Surge economy.

Fourth Location subscribers will have early access to the full guide until the event is ~48 hours old.

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