*Marvel Snap* is diving into the past with its exciting Prehistoric Avengers season. The star of the Season Pass is Agamotto, an ancient sorcerer linked to Doctor Strange, who is poised to be one of the game's most powerful additions. Let's explore the best Agamotto decks in *Marvel Snap*.
How Agamotto Works in Marvel Snap
Agamotto is a 5-cost card with a hefty 10 power. His unique ability states: “Game Start: Shuffle 4 Ancient Arcana into your deck.” These Ancient Arcana cards include:
- Temporal Manipulation: A 1-cost card that says: “On Reveal: Give Agamotto +3 Power. Put him into your hand if he’s not in play. (Banish this.)”
- Wombs of Watoomb: A 2-cost card with: “On Reveal: Afflict an enemy card here with -5 Power and move it right. (Banish this.)”
- Bolts of Balthakk: A 3-cost card that reads: “On Reveal: Next turn, you get +4 Energy. (Banish this.)”
- Images of Ikonn: A 4-cost card with: “On Reveal: Transform your other cards here into copies of the highest-Power one. (Banish this.)”
The Ancient Arcana cards are classified as Skill cards, lacking a Power cost and featuring the new keyword “Banish.” When played, they are removed from the game without entering the discard or destroy piles, making them unable to be replayed. This mechanic allows for combos with cards like Wong but not with Odin, King Etri, Ravonna Renslayer, or Mister Negative.
Given the diverse effects of the Ancient Arcana, Agamotto doesn’t fit neatly into a single archetype. His inclusion can dilute a deck, making it challenging to execute specific strategies consistently.
Best Day One Agamotto Decks in Marvel Snap
Agamotto is likely to carve out his own archetype over time, but initially, he fits well into two existing deck types: Wiccan Control and Push Scream. Here’s the Wiccan Control deck:
- Quicksilver
- Hydra Bob
- Hawkeye
- Kate Bishop
- Iron Patriot
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Cassandra Nova
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Copycat
- Galacta
- Wiccan
- Agamotto
- Alioth
This deck is on the pricier side, featuring several Series 5 cards. If you're not up to date with season passes, this might not be the deck for you. However, most cards can be substituted with similar-cost alternatives, except for Galacta, Wiccan, and Agamotto.
While Wiccan decks typically avoid dilution, Bolts of Balthakk's +4 energy boost can help maintain a strong endgame even if you miss Wiccan on turn 4. The other Ancient Arcana cards synergize well with this deck, enhancing its versatility and power.
The Push Scream deck also benefits from Agamotto:
- Hydra Bob
- Scream
- Iron Patriot
- Kraven
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Spider-Man
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Miles Morales
- Spider-Man
- Stegron
- Cannonball
- Agamotto
This deck is also expensive, with several Series 5 cards. Substitutes like Nightcrawler for Hydra Bob and Jeff for Iron Patriot can be used if needed. Agamotto's Ancient Arcana, particularly Images of Ikonn, can create multiple copies of key cards like Scream, Spider-Man, or Cannonball, adding unpredictability and strategic depth.
Should You Buy the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass?
Agamotto, if not nerfed, is comparable to powerhouses like Thanos or Arishem. He's likely to be a meta-shifting card, capable of forming his own archetype and causing significant disruption. For $9.99, if you have the space, Agamotto is a worthwhile investment for any *Marvel Snap* enthusiast.
And there you have it—the best Agamotto decks in *Marvel Snap*. Dive into the Prehistoric Avengers season and harness the power of Agamotto to dominate your opponents.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*
