E84 - Shield Block (and we rank all hero defense events!)

"This card is the GOAT." - LazyTitan

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan delve into the world of defense events, focusing on Shield Block as the card of the day. In this episode, the hosts discuss the Captain America classic before they methodically rank and discuss various defensive events in Marvel Champions, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each card. They delve into the mechanics of cards like Gamora's Cross Counter, Bishop's Energy Conversion, and Shadow Cat's Quick Shift, while also addressing the limitations of others like Falcon's Up Up and Away. The conversation highlights the strategic importance of defensive events in gameplay and offers insights into how different heroes utilize these cards effectively.

List of Hero defense events (as of Nov 2025)

Link to final rankings

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast
03:09 Listener Engagement and Community Feedback
05:58 Deck Building and Recent Gameplay Experiences
08:44 Exploring Dr. Strange and His Mechanics
11:42 Navigating Community Perceptions of Powerful Heroes
14:27 Card of the Day: Shield Block
28:37 Exploring Card Mechanics and Strategies
32:15 Art and Thematic Elements in Gameplay
33:03 Core Set Character Selection and Speculation
38:41 Evaluating the Power of Shield Block
43:21 Fun Factor of Shield Block and Gameplay Dynamics
45:46 Final Ratings and Thoughts on Shield Block
48:48 Defense Event Tier List Discussion
55:15 Evaluating Defensive Events
57:44 The Impact of Card Mechanics
01:00:21 Analyzing Character-Specific Strategies
01:03:45 Comparing Defense Events Across Heroes
01:07:40 Mid-Conversation Reflections
01:10:07 Assessing Vision's Defensive Capabilities
01:12:17 Gambit's Unique Defense Mechanic
01:13:20 Drax's Damage Prevention Strategy
01:16:01 Psylocke's Complex Defense Event
01:18:01 Spectrum's Pulsar Shield Analysis
01:19:17 Shadow Cat: The Greatest Defense Event
01:22:55 Shield Block: A Controversial Defense Card
01:26:02 Shield Maiden: A Limited Defense Option
01:27:46 Tally Ho: Nightcrawler's Unique Defense
01:29:45 Up, Up and Away: A Disqualified Defense Event
01:33:28 Wiggle Room: Ms. Marvel's Versatile Defense
01:39:56 Final Thoughts: Ranking the Defense Events
01:43:48 Outro