Wolverine – Card Strategy and Design Breakdown

“I’m the best at what I do…” — and what Wolverine does in Epic Battles is relentlessly cut through defenses while staying in the fight longer than nearly any rival.

Wolverine’s design centers around aggressive pressure and endurance, true to his iconic presence in the Marvel vs. Capcom series. His character ability is threefold:

• Punches count as Weapons, giving him access to weapon-specific synergies.
  
  

• If you chain two or more weapons in a combo, your rival skips their next action.
  
  

• At the end of every Battle step, he heals 2, reinforcing his tenacity and forcing rivals to race against his regeneration.
  
  

🔪 Named Cards Overview

1. Wolverine’s Tornado Claw
(2 cost, 7 damage, Weapon – HIT: If your rival has played a block this turn, deal +3 damage)
This is a punishing opener or mid-combo card that becomes especially brutal if your rival attempts to block early. The conditional bonus pairs well with Wolverine’s pressure style and punishes hesitant opponents.

2. Wolverine’s Berserker Barrage
(1 cost, 4 damage, Weapon – HIT: This attack stays in the arena to be played again this turn. HEAL 1. BLOCKED: Put this card into your energy pile instead of your discard pile)
True to its source, this attack is furious and hard to pin down. Whether it hits or gets blocked, Wolverine gains value—either via board presence, healing, or energy advantage. This is an essential core to his sustainability and relentless assault.

3. Wolverine’s Fatal Claw
(4 cost, 18 damage, Weapon – HIT: Choose up to 2 cards from your discard pile and shuffle them into your deck. If one is a Weapon card, HEAL 2)
His final named attack is a thematic and mechanical finisher. Representing his deadly desperation move, this claws into your discard pile for long-term value, healing Wolverine further if he retrieves one of his weapon attacks. It's a big payoff that keeps him going deep into the match.

Strategy Tips

• Weapon Synergy: Include generic weapons or punches to maximize his ability triggers.
  
  

• Combo Pressure: Playing two weapons in a combo can effectively lock your opponent out of their turn. Capitalize on this with multi-hit attacks and cards that stay in the arena.
  
  

• Durability Focus: Wolverine isn’t about burst damage—he’s about staying in the fight longer than anyone. Build your deck to sustain combat and wear your rival down over time.
  
  

Wolverine shines in a game of attrition and tempo. He heals. He recycles. He never backs down.
If you’re looking for a fighter that thrives on pressure and shrugs off punishment, Wolverine is the best at what he does—and what he does is win.