*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, is now playable in the game. Let's dive into the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap* and explore how she can enhance your gameplay.
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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 effects.
Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap
-------------------------------------While Diamondback might seem specialized, she can be a valuable addition to 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 the 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 will gain power in other lanes.
The deck also includes a Doom 2099 package, as you'll typically play fewer cards in the final turns. Aero into Doctor Doom or Magneto, combined with Doombot and the power gained from moving cards, can quickly accumulate significant 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 features numerous 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 other cards are crucial for the deck's efficiency. It's one of the most expensive decks in the game but incredibly powerful.
The goal is to maximize Ajax's power using your affliction cards. Sometimes, you might want to avoid playing Luke Cage to boost 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, which can otherwise obliterate this deck. Her presence ensures the deck remains viable against such threats.
Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
----------------------------------------------------------------If you already have most of the affliction-style cards needed for an Ajax deck or enjoy playing with Scream, Diamondback is a fantastic addition to your collection. However, if you typically avoid affliction decks or lack essential cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, you might want to skip her. 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 decks can help you leverage Diamondback's unique abilities to dominate the game.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*
