*Marvel Snap* is taking players on a thrilling journey back to the dawn of time with the Prehistoric Avengers season. The spotlight of this season shines on Agamotto, an ancient sorcerer linked with Doctor Strange, who is poised to be a game-changer. Here, we delve into the best Agamotto decks to dominate in *Marvel Snap*.
How Agamotto Works in Marvel Snap
Agamotto is a formidable 5-cost, 10-power card that kicks off the game by shuffling 4 Ancient Arcana cards into your deck. These Ancient Arcana are:
- Temporal Manipulation: A 1-cost card that, upon reveal, boosts Agamotto by +3 Power and returns him to your hand if he's not in play. (Banish this.)
- Wombs of Watoomb: A 2-cost card that, upon reveal, reduces an enemy card's power by -5 and moves it right. (Banish this.)
- Bolts of Balthakk: A 3-cost card that, upon reveal, grants you +4 Energy on your next turn. (Banish this.)
- Images of Ikonn: A 4-cost card that, upon reveal, transforms your other cards in the same location into copies of the highest-power card there. (Banish this.)
These Ancient Arcana are unique as they lack a Power value and introduce the "Banish" keyword, indicating they're removed from the game after use, not discarded or destroyed. This mechanic affects how they interact with other cards; for example, they can be triggered by Wong but not by Odin. Moreover, they're immune to effects from cards like King Etri, Ravonna Renslayer, and Mister Negative.
Given the diverse effects of the Ancient Arcana, Agamotto can fit into various deck archetypes, though his presence dilutes the deck's focus, requiring strategic consideration.
Best Day One Agamotto Decks in Marvel Snap
While Agamotto is likely to form his own archetype over time, he initially fits well into two distinct deck types: Wiccan Control and Push Scream.
Wiccan Control Deck
Here’s a high-cost Wiccan Control deck featuring several Series 5 cards:
- Quicksilver
- Hydra Bob
- Hawkeye
- Kate Bishop
- Iron Patriot
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Cassandra Nova
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Copycat
- Galacta
- Wiccan
- Agamotto
- Alioth
This deck is tailored for players who've kept up with season passes. The Ancient Arcana synergize well with this setup: Temporal Manipulation can pull Agamotto out early, Wombs of Watoomb offers disruption, and Images of Ikonn can amplify the power of cards like Cassandra Nova or Galacta.
Push Scream Deck
Another option is the Push Scream deck, also on the pricier side:
- Hydra Bob
- Scream
- Iron Patriot
- Kraven
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Spider-Man
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Miles Morales Spider-Man
- Stegron
- Cannonball
- Agamotto
In this deck, Agamotto’s Ancient Arcana enhance unpredictability and provide counter-strategies against decks with Luke Cage or Shadow King. Temporal Manipulation makes Agamotto a powerful turn 6 play, especially following Bolts of Balthakk, while Images of Ikonn can multiply disruptive cards like Scream or Cannonball.
Should You Buy the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass?
Agamotto stands out as a card comparable to Thanos or Arishem, likely to cycle in and out of the meta with strong synergies. If you're looking to stay ahead of the curve and have the budget, investing $9.99 in the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass to secure Agamotto is a smart move.
And that wraps up our guide on the best Agamotto decks in *Marvel Snap*. Get ready to harness the power of the ancient sorcerer and dominate the prehistoric battlefield!
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*
