*Marvel Snap* enthusiasts, get ready to welcome another intriguing character to the fray: Diamondback. This lesser-known Marvel villain, who teeters on the edge of heroism, brings a unique twist to your gameplay strategy. Let's dive into the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap* and explore how she can enhance your gaming experience.
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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 intriguing ability: “Ongoing: Enemy cards here afflicted with negative Power have an additional -2 Power.” This means she synergizes well with cards that inflict negative power effects, such as U.S. Agent, Man-Thing, Scorpion, Hazmat, Cassandra Nova, Scream, and Bullseye. To maximize her potential, aim to affect at least two enemy cards with her ongoing effect, effectively turning her into a 7-power card.
Keep in mind, however, that cards like Luke Cage can completely neutralize her effect, while Enchantress and Rogue can swiftly counter her impact.
Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap
Though Diamondback might seem specialized, she fits seamlessly into various competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. She's particularly effective in Toxic Ajax and High Evolutionary decks. Let's explore two diverse decks where she shines: Scream Move and Toxic Ajax.
Scream Move Deck
Here's a powerful 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 this 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 while afflicting them with Kingpin and Scream. Diamondback can be placed in the same lane as Kingpin to dominate that lane, reducing opponents' card power by -4. The deck also includes a Doom 2099 package, enabling powerful final turns with Aero, Doctor Doom, or Magneto, along with any affliction effects from moving cards around.
Toxic Ajax Deck
For a more potent home for Diamondback, consider the 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 includes numerous Series 5 cards: Silver Sable, U.S. Agent, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, and Ajax. Silver Sable can be swapped for Nebula, but the rest are crucial for optimal performance. This deck is pricey but incredibly powerful.
The goal is to maximize Ajax's power using affliction cards. Sometimes, you might avoid playing Luke Cage to enhance Ajax's power further. Malekith can pull cards like Hazmat and Diamondback for power spikes, and Anti-Venom can deliver a surprise power boost in the final turns. Rogue is included to counter the prevalent Luke Cage, ensuring the deck's effectiveness against common counters.
Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
If you're invested in affliction-style decks or enjoy using Scream, Diamondback is a valuable addition to your collection. However, if you don't typically use these decks or lack key cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, you might want to pass on her, as her utility is limited to specific, often expensive, deck types.
That wraps up the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap*. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, these decks can add a new layer of strategy and excitement to your matches.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*
