*Marvel Snap* enthusiasts, get ready to meet another intriguing character from the Marvel universe: Diamondback. This lesser-known villain, who teeters on the edge of becoming a heroine, brings a unique twist to your gameplay. Let's dive into the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap* and explore how she can enhance your strategy.
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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 ability synergizes well with the numerous negative effect cards in *Marvel Snap*, such as U.S. Agent, Man-Thing, Scorpion, Hazmat, Cassandra Nova, Scream, and Bullseye. To maximize her impact, aim to affect at least two cards with her Ongoing effect, effectively turning her into a 7-power card.
However, be cautious of cards like Luke Cage, which can completely negate her power, and Enchantress and Rogue, which can swiftly neutralize her effect.
Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap
While Diamondback might seem specialized, she fits seamlessly into several competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. She's likely to shine in Toxic Ajax and High Evolutionary decks, but let's explore two diverse decks where she can make a significant impact: Scream Move and Toxic Ajax.
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 replacing him with another affliction card like Scorpion.
The strategy here is to manipulate your opponent's cards across the board while afflicting them with Kingpin and Scream. Diamondback can be placed in the same lane as Kingpin to secure that lane, reducing the power of cards moved there by an additional -4. Meanwhile, Scream gains power in other lanes. The deck also includes a Doom 2099 package, which is crucial for the final turns, as you won't be playing many cards then. Aero into Doctor Doom or Magneto, combined with Doombot and the effects of moving cards, can quickly accumulate power.
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 is packed with Series 5 cards, including Silver Sable, U.S. Agent, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, and Ajax. While Silver Sable can be swapped for Nebula, the rest are essential for optimal performance. This deck is one of the most expensive in the game but also one of the most powerful.
The goal is to maximize Ajax's power using your affliction cards. Sometimes, you might want to hold back on playing Luke Cage to boost Ajax 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, which can otherwise dismantle this deck.
Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
If you have most of the affliction-style cards needed for an Ajax deck or enjoy playing with Scream, Diamondback is a valuable addition to your collection. However, if you avoid affliction decks or lack key cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, you might want to skip her, as she's most effective in decks that can be quite costly to assemble.
And there you have it—the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap*. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, these strategies can help you leverage Diamondback's unique abilities to dominate the battlefield.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*
