As Marvel Snap enters its second year, the introduction of the 2099 variant of Doctor Doom adds a thrilling dimension to the game. Here's a comprehensive look at the best Doom 2099 decks, how he functions within the game, and whether he's worth your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens.
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- How Doom 2099 Works in Marvel Snap
- Best Day One Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap
- Is Doom 2099 Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
How Doom 2099 Works in Marvel Snap
Doom 2099 is a 4-cost, 2-power card with the ability: “After each turn, add a DoomBot 2099 to a random location if you played (exactly) 1 card.” The DoomBot 2099s are 4-cost, 2-power cards that enhance the power of other DoomBots and Doom with an "Ongoing: Your other DoomBots and Doom have +1 Power" effect. This synergy extends to the regular Doctor Doom, amplifying his power as well.
The key strategy with Doom 2099 is to play one card per turn to maximize the number of DoomBot 2099s on the board. Deploying him a turn earlier can result in three DoomBot 2099s, significantly boosting your overall power. If you manage to play him early or use Magik to extend the game, Doom 2099 can be considered a 4-cost, 17-power card, with potential for even greater power.
However, there are two notable downsides: the random placement of DoomBot 2099s can sometimes cap your locations, potentially allowing your opponent to take the lead. Additionally, Enchantress, recently buffed, can nullify the DoomBot 2099s' effects, severely impacting your strategy.
Best Day One Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap
Doom 2099's requirement of playing one card per turn aligns well with Spectrum Ongoing decks, potentially bringing them back into the meta. Here's a suggested deck:
- Ant-Man
- Goose
- Psylocke
- Captain America
- Cosmo
- Electro
- Doom 2099
- Wong
- Klaw
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
- Onslaught
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This deck is cost-effective, with only Doom 2099 as a Series 5 card. You can aim to play Doom 2099 early using Psylocke or follow an Electro line to play two 6-cost cards like Onslaught into DoomBot 2099s and Spectrum for widespread power. Flexibility is key; if Doom 2099 doesn't come out early, pivot to using regular Doctor Doom or Spectrum's buffs. Cosmo is crucial for protection against Enchantress.
Another effective strategy is using a Patriot-style deck with Doom 2099:
- Ant-Man
- Zabu
- Dazzler
- Mister Sinister
- Patriot
- Brood
- Doom 2099
- Super Skrull
- Iron Lad
- Blue Marvel
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
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This deck is also budget-friendly, focusing on early plays like Mister Sinister and Brood before transitioning to Doom 2099 and following up with Blue Marvel and Doctor Doom or Spectrum. Zabu helps discount the 4-cost cards for early plays. Remember, you can skip spawning another DoomBot 2099 for more powerful plays. However, this deck is vulnerable to Enchantress, though Super Skrull can counter other Doom 2099 decks.
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Is Doom 2099 Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
Despite the weaker cards accompanying Doom 2099 in the Spotlight Caches (Daken and Miek), Doom 2099 is a must-have due to his potential to become a meta-staple. His power and the ease of building around him make him a valuable asset. If you have Collector's Tokens, use them to acquire him directly. Don't miss out on Doom 2099 this month; he's poised to be one of Marvel Snap's most impactful cards, barring any nerfs from Second Dinner.
And that concludes our guide to the best Doom 2099 decks in Marvel Snap.
Marvel Snap is available to play now.
