*Marvel Snap* enthusiasts, get ready to welcome another intriguing character to the fray: Diamondback. This lesser-known Marvel villain, who occasionally teeters on the edge of heroism, brings a unique twist to your gameplay. Here's a detailed look at the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap* and whether she's worth your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens.
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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 ability that reads: "Ongoing: Enemy cards here afflicted with negative Power have an additional -2 Power." This effect synergizes well with Marvel Snap's array of negative-affecting cards, such as U.S. Agent, Man-Thing, Scorpion, Hazmat, Cassandra Nova, Scream, and Bullseye. To maximize her impact, aim to hit at least two cards with her Ongoing effect, turning her into a formidable 7-power card. However, be wary of Luke Cage, who can nullify her power, and Enchantress and Rogue, who can swiftly neutralize her influence.
Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap
While Diamondback might seem specialized, she fits seamlessly into various competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. Here, we'll focus on two distinct decks where Diamondback shines: Scream Move and Toxic Ajax.
Scream Move Deck
- Cards: Kingpin, Scream, Kraven, Sam Wilson Captain America, Spider-Man, Diamondback, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Polaris, Doom 2099, Aero, Doctor Doom, Magneto
- Series 5 Cards: Scream, Sam Wilson Captain America, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Doom 2099
- Strategy: Utilize Kingpin and Scream to manipulate and afflict opponent's cards. Position Diamondback in the same lane as Kingpin to dominate that location, subtracting -4 power from cards moved there. The deck's second half features a Doom 2099 package, enabling powerful final turns with Aero into Doctor Doom or Magneto, bolstered by any affliction caused by card movement.
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Toxic Ajax Deck
- Cards: Silver Sable, Hazmat, U.S. Agent, Luke Cage, Rogue, Diamondback, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, Man-Thing, Ajax
- Series 5 Cards: Silver Sable, U.S. Agent, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, Ajax
- Strategy: Focus on maximizing Ajax's power using your array of affliction cards. Sometimes, you might opt not to play Luke Cage to boost Ajax further. Malekith can draw cards like Hazmat and Diamondback for power spikes, while Anti-Venom can deliver a surprising power boost in the final turns. Rogue is essential to counter the prevalent Luke Cage, which can otherwise cripple this deck.
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Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
Diamondback is a valuable addition if you possess most of the necessary affliction-style cards for an Ajax deck or if you're a fan of Scream decks. 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. Her effectiveness is largely confined to these high-cost, specialized decks.
And there you have it—the best Diamondback decks in Marvel Snap. Whether you're strategizing to dominate with affliction or looking to enhance your collection, Diamondback offers exciting possibilities for those who embrace her unique abilities.
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