Marvel Rivals Season 9.5The Mystery of Thebes

Past season

Marvel Rivals Season 9.5, The Mystery of Thebes, started on August 7, 2026 and ran until September 11, 2026, when Season 10 began. It added The Hood. The highest ranked win rates that season belonged to Mantis (59.2%), Peni Parker (58.8%) and Magik (56.4%).

Season 9.5 at a Glance

Start
August 7, 2026
End
September 11, 2026
Length
35 days
New heroes
The Hood
New maps
None
Battle pass
Same as Season 9
Ranked matches tracked
1,086,800

Season 9.5 Roadmap

Everything announced for Season 9.5, in date order.

  1. SeasonSeason 9.5 begins

  2. New heroThe Hood joins as Vanguard

  3. EventCreed of Akkaba event pass

  4. CostumesPick-your-own costumes for The Hood, Iron Fist, Moon Knight

  5. EventKrakoan Reels Vol. 2 event

  6. CostumesSwimsuit costumes for Scarlet Witch, Magik and Storm

  7. UpdateNew animation set for Lady Loki

  8. CostumesNew costumes for Cyclops, Phoenix and Daredevil

  9. CostumesNew costumes for Peni Parker, Angela and Squirrel Girl

  10. CostumesX-Men '97 costumes for Rogue and Gambit, plus Ultron

Source: marvelrivals.com, Steam patch notes. Titles are our own summaries. Current roadmap

Best Heroes of Season 9.5

Ranked win rates across all ranks over the whole half season. Heroes with fewer than 1,000 matches are left out.

Vanguards

  1. Peni Parker58.8%
  2. The Hood53.3%
  3. The Thing53.3%

Duelists

  1. Magik56.4%
  2. Storm55.0%
  3. Daredevil52.3%

Strategists

  1. Mantis59.2%
  2. Ultron56.3%
  3. Rocket Raccoon53.6%

Most Picked

  1. Magneto33.8% pick
  2. Cloak & Dagger31.5% pick
  3. The Hood30.6% pick
  4. Jubilee29.7% pick
  5. Gambit22.9% pick

Climbed vs Season 9

  1. Moon Knight+5.1
  2. Wolverine+1.7
  3. Magik+1.4

Fell vs Season 9

  1. Venom-1.7
  2. Namor-1.5
  3. Rocket Raccoon-1.5

Season 9.5 Patch Notes: Buffs and Nerfs

Hero changes from the official balance posts, with each hero's ranked win rate change since Season 9. Every patch is on the patch notes page.

Version 20260807 · August 7, 2026 official post

  • Devil Dinosaur BuffMore Frenzied Feast percent damage; longer, stronger Jeff team-up.-0.1
  • Doctor Strange BuffMore dagger damage and charges; faster Hulk team-up cooldown.+1.2
  • Magneto BuffScarlet Witch team-up projectile now launches enemies slightly.-1.1
  • Peni Parker ReworkCyber-Web Snare reworked into stacking tracer with two charges.-0.6
  • Rogue BuffMore Defensive Stance reduction and bigger regenerating shield.+1.3
  • Venom NerfLess Symbiotic Resilience bonus health, longer Venom Swing cooldown.-1.7
  • Black Panther NerfStorm team-up deals less damage on a longer cooldown.-1.0
  • Cyclops BuffMore Ricochet Force refund and stronger Gambit team-up.-0.1
  • Elsa Bloodstone NerfDevil Dinosaur team-up trap is frailer and controls shorter.-1.0
  • Hela NerfNamor team-up Undead Monstro hits weaker.-1.0
  • Moon Knight BuffLess bounce decay and stronger Cloak & Dagger team-up.+5.1
  • Phoenix BuffMore Spark damage and stronger Rogue team-up.-0.1
  • Wolverine BuffGains Rage faster and loses it slower.+1.7
  • Scarlet Witch ReworkDoctor Strange team-up reworked; enhanced version becomes a toggle.-0.4
  • Gambit NerfMagneto team-up launches enemies less often.+0.4
  • Jubilee BuffMore Energy Plasmoid damage and healing.+1.0
  • Loki BuffFaster Mystical Missile projectiles.+0.5
  • White Fox BuffCheaper Kumiho ultimate that also blesses nearby allies.+0.0

Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 FAQ

When did Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 start?

Season 9.5 (The Mystery of Thebes) started on August 7, 2026. It ended on September 11, 2026, after 35 days.

What heroes were added in Marvel Rivals Season 9.5?

The Hood.

Is there a new battle pass in Marvel Rivals Season 9.5?

No. Half seasons keep the battle pass of Season 9.

Who was the best hero in Marvel Rivals Season 9.5?

By ranked win rate across all ranks, Mantis at 59.2%. Best per role: Peni Parker (58.8%) among Vanguards, Magik (56.4%) among Duelists, Mantis (59.2%) among Strategists.

What is on the Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 roadmap?

The Hood joins as Vanguard (Aug 7, 2026), Creed of Akkaba event pass (Aug 7, 2026), Pick-your-own costumes for The Hood, Iron Fist, Moon Knight (Aug 7, 2026), Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 event (Aug 13, 2026), Swimsuit costumes for Scarlet Witch, Magik and Storm (Aug 13, 2026), New animation set for Lady Loki (Aug 13, 2026), New costumes for Cyclops, Phoenix and Daredevil (Aug 21, 2026), New costumes for Peni Parker, Angela and Squirrel Girl (Aug 28, 2026) and X-Men '97 costumes for Rogue and Gambit, plus Ultron (Sep 4, 2026).

What changed in the Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 patch notes?

The Season 9.5 balance patch (Version 20260807) changed 18 heroes. Buffed: Devil Dinosaur, Doctor Strange, Magneto, Rogue, Cyclops, Moon Knight, Phoenix, Wolverine, Jubilee, Loki and White Fox. Nerfed: Venom, Black Panther, Elsa Bloodstone, Hela and Gambit. Reworked: Peni Parker and Scarlet Witch.