*Marvel Snap* enthusiasts, get ready to welcome another intriguing character to the roster: Diamondback. This lesser-known Marvel villain, who occasionally teeters on the edge of heroism, brings a unique dynamic to the game. Let's dive into the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap* and see how you can leverage her abilities to dominate the battlefield.
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- How Diamondback Works in Marvel Snap
- Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap
- Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
How Diamondback Works in Marvel Snap
Diamondback is a 3-cost, 3-power card with an "Ongoing" ability that reads: "Ongoing: Enemy cards here afflicted with negative Power have an additional -2 Power." This ability synergizes beautifully with Marvel Snap's array of negative power-inducing cards, such as U.S. Agent and Man-Thing, as well as Scorpion, Hazmat, Cassandra Nova, Scream, Bullseye, and others. To maximize her impact, you'll want to ensure at least two enemy cards are affected by her power, effectively turning her into a 7-power card.
Keep in mind, however, that Luke Cage can completely nullify her effect, making her useless. Additionally, Enchantress and Rogue can swiftly neutralize her threat, so strategic placement and timing are key.
Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap
While Diamondback might seem specialized, she actually fits well into several competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. She's likely to shine most in Toxic Ajax and High Evolutionary decks, but let's explore two diverse decks where she can excel: Scream Move and Toxic Ajax.
Scream Move Deck:
- Kingpin
- Scream
- Kraven
- Sam Wilson Captain America
- Spider-Man
- Diamondback
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Polaris
- Doom 2099
- Aero
- Doctor Doom
- Magneto
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The Series 5 cards in this deck are Scream, Sam Wilson Captain America, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, and Doom 2099. Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot are essential for the deck's success. If you don't have Sam Wilson, consider swapping him for another affliction card like Scorpion.
The strategy here is to manipulate your opponent's cards across the board while afflicting them with Kingpin and Scream. Diamondback can be placed in the same lane as Kingpin to secure that lane, reducing enemy cards by an additional -4 power. Meanwhile, Scream will gain power in other lanes. The deck also includes a Doom 2099 package, which is crucial for the final turns, where Aero, Doctor Doom, or Magneto can be played alongside Doombots to amplify the affliction effects.
Toxic Ajax Deck:
- Silver Sable
- Hazmat
- U.S. Agent
- Luke Cage
- Rogue
- Diamondback
- Red Guardian
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Malekith
- Anti-Venom
- Man-Thing
- Ajax
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This deck is packed with Series 5 cards, including Silver Sable, U.S. Agent, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, and Ajax. While Silver Sable can be replaced with Nebula, the rest are crucial for optimal performance. This deck is one of the most expensive in the game but offers immense power.
The goal is to maximize Ajax's power using your affliction cards. Sometimes, you might want to hold back on playing Luke Cage to boost Ajax further. Malekith can pull cards like Hazmat and Diamondback for power spikes, and Anti-Venom can deliver a surprise power surge in the final turns. Rogue is included to counter the prevalent Luke Cage, ensuring your deck remains effective.
Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
If you're already invested in affliction-style decks or enjoy playing with Scream, Diamondback is a valuable addition to your collection. However, if you steer clear of such decks or lack essential cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, you might want to pass on her. She's most effective in decks that can be quite costly to assemble.
And there you have it—the best Diamondback decks in Marvel Snap. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, these strategies can help you make the most of this intriguing character.
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