Marvel Snap's Second Anniversary: Mastering Doctor Doom 2099 Decks
Marvel Snap continues its second-year run by introducing alternate versions of beloved characters, this time featuring the formidable Doctor Doom in his 2099 iteration. This guide explores optimal deck strategies for maximizing Doom 2099's potential.
Quick Links:
- Understanding Doom 2099's Mechanics
- Top-Tier Doom 2099 Decks (Day One)
- Is Doom 2099 Worth the Investment?
How Doctor Doom 2099 Functions in Marvel Snap
Doom 2099 is a 4-cost, 2-power card with a unique ability: "After each turn, add a DoomBot 2099 to a random location if you played (exactly) 1 card." These DoomBot 2099s (also 4-cost, 2-power) possess the ongoing ability: "Ongoing: Your other DoomBots and Doom have +1 Power." Crucially, this buff applies to both DoomBot 2099s and regular Doctor Doom, creating synergistic power boosts.
The core strategy revolves around playing precisely one card per turn after summoning Doom 2099. Early deployment of Doom 2099, potentially via cards like Psylocke, significantly amplifies his power. With optimal play, Doom 2099 can effectively function as a 17-power card, potentially even higher with strategic card play or Magik's game extension.
However, two key weaknesses exist: DoomBot 2099 placement is random, potentially hindering your strategy, and Enchantress (especially post-buff) completely negates their power boost.
Optimal Day-One Doctor Doom 2099 Decks
Doom 2099's one-card-per-turn requirement synergizes well with Spectrum Ongoing decks, reviving their meta relevance. Consider these deck options:
Deck 1: Spectrum-Focused Strategy
- Ant-Man
- Goose
- Psylocke
- Captain America
- Cosmo
- Electro
- Doom 2099
- Wong
- Klaw
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
- Onslaught
This budget-friendly deck (only Doom 2099 is a Series 5 card) offers flexibility. Aim to deploy Doom 2099 early with Psylocke or Electro, maximizing DoomBot 2099 generation. Psylocke enables powerful Wong/Klaw/Doctor Doom combinations, while Electro facilitates high-cost card plays like Onslaught into DoomBot 2099s and Spectrum for widespread power distribution. Cosmo mitigates Enchantress's impact, protecting key cards.
Deck 2: Patriot-Style Approach
- Ant-Man
- Zabu
- Dazzler
- Mister Sinister
- Patriot
- Brood
- Doom 2099
- Super Skrull
- Iron Lad
- Blue Marvel
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
This equally affordable deck (again, only Doom 2099 is Series 5) utilizes a Patriot-style strategy. Early-game cards like Mister Sinister and Brood set the stage for Doom 2099, followed by Blue Marvel and Doctor Doom or Spectrum. Zabu discounts 4-cost cards, providing backup if Patriot fails. Flexibility allows for strategic card plays even if Doom 2099's ability isn't consistently triggered. Note that this deck is vulnerable to Enchantress, but Super Skrull offers counterplay against other Doom 2099 decks.
Is Doctor Doom 2099 Worth the Investment?
While Daken and Miek (released alongside Doom 2099) are relatively weak, Doom 2099 himself is a valuable acquisition. His power and deck-building versatility make him a likely meta staple. Prioritize using Collector's Tokens if available, but don't hesitate to invest in him. His impact on Marvel Snap's meta is likely to be significant, barring nerfs.
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