Get ready, *Marvel Snap* enthusiasts, because another Celestial powerhouse, Eson, is making his grand entrance into the game. While he may not shake the meta as much as his protege Arishem, Eson still brings unique strategies to the table. Let's dive into the best Eson decks and see how you can leverage his abilities to dominate your opponents.
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- How Eson Works in Marvel Snap
- Best Day One Eson Decks in Marvel Snap
- Should You Spend Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens on Eson?
How Eson Works in Marvel Snap
---------------------------------------------Eson is a 6-cost, 10-power card with an intriguing ability: "End of Turn: Put a created card from your hand here." A created card is one that's generated during the game, such as those from White Queen or Arishem, and not part of your initial deck. This means you can strategically use Eson to pull these generated cards onto the board.
Given his 6-cost nature, you'll need to employ ramp cards like Electro, Wave, and Luna Snow to play Eson earlier and maximize his impact. The only direct counter to Eson is filling your opponent's hand with unwanted cards, like rocks or Sentinels from Master Mold, as Gorgon won't affect him.
Best Day One Eson Decks in Marvel Snap
--------------------------------------Eson synergizes exceptionally well with Arishem. Playing them together allows you to drop Eson on turn 5 and benefit from two free pulls. Here's a powerful deck list to get you started:
- Iron Patriot
- Valentina
- Luke Cage
- Doom 2088
- Shang-Chi
- Enchantress
- Galacta Daughter of Galactus
- Legion
- Doctor Doom
- Mockingbird
- Eson
- Arishem
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The Series 5 cards in this deck are Iron Patriot, Valentina, Doom 2099, Galacta Daughter of Galactus, Mockingbird, and Arishem. While Doom 2099 and Arishem are crucial, you can experiment with other cards like Jeff, Agent Coulson, and Blob. Eson serves as an alternative lane-winning condition if you don't draw Mockingbird or generate high-power cards. You can hold onto Arishem's generated cards until after playing Eson on turn 5, giving you two turns to utilize them. If you don't have any pulls, you can opt for Doctor Doom instead.
Remember, you ideally want to play Eson for no more than 3 turns, so getting him out on turn 5 is optimal. Be mindful of his anti-synergy with Doom 2099 and decide your game plan accordingly.
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Finding another deck for Eson can be challenging, but a hand-generation deck similar to the old Devil Dinosaur lists might work, sans the Dinosaur. Here's an alternative list:
- Maria Hill
- Quinjet
- Iron Patriot
- Peni Parker
- Valentina
- Victoria Hand
- Agent Coulson
- White Queen
- Luna Snow
- Wiccan
- Mockingbird
- Eson
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The Series 5 cards here include Iron Patriot, Peni Parker, Valentina, Victoria Hand, Luna Snow, Wiccan, and Mockingbird. Wiccan is essential, but the others can be swapped with cards like Sentinel, Psylocke, and Wave. The goal is to play Wiccan on turn 4, discounting your hand-generated cards with Quinjet to play the cheaper ones before Eson pulls the more expensive ones later. Mockingbird adds another power spike, while Peni Parker and Luna Snow help you ramp Eson out early. This deck's playlines will vary greatly with each game, making it both inconsistent and thrilling.
Should You Spend Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens on Eson?
--------------------------------------------------------------------If you're low on resources and not an Arishem player, it might not be wise to invest in Eson, especially with other exciting cards like Starbrand and Khonshu on the horizon. However, if you're an avid Arishem player, Eson is a must-have addition to your collection.
And there you have it—the best Eson decks in Marvel Snap. Whether you're looking to dominate with Arishem or experiment with hand-generation strategies, Eson offers a fresh approach to your gameplay.
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