Diamondback, a lesser-known Marvel villain with a flirtatious edge towards heroism, has now made her way into *Marvel Snap*. If you're a fan eager to incorporate her into your gameplay, here are the best Diamondback decks to elevate your strategy in *Marvel Snap*.
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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 the ability: "Ongoing: Enemy cards here afflicted with negative Power have an additional -2 Power." This ability synergizes well with numerous cards in Marvel Snap that can afflict negative Power, 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 as Luke Cage can nullify her effect, while Enchantress and Rogue can neutralize her abilities swiftly.
Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap
While Diamondback might seem specialized, she can be integrated into various competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. She is particularly potent in Toxic Ajax and High Evolutionary decks, but let's explore two distinct decks where she shines: 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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This deck includes Series 5 cards like Scream, Sam Wilson Captain America, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, and Doom 2099. Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot are crucial for this deck's success. If you don't have Sam Wilson, consider replacing him with another affliction card like Scorpion. The strategy involves manipulating 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 -4. The deck's second phase utilizes Doom 2099, allowing for powerful plays with Aero, Doctor Doom, or Magneto, complemented by Doombot and affliction effects.
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 loaded with Series 5 cards such as Silver Sable, U.S. Agent, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, and Ajax. Silver Sable can be swapped for Nebula, but the other cards are essential for optimal performance. The goal is to amplify Ajax's power with your array of affliction cards. Sometimes, it's strategic to omit Luke Cage to boost Ajax's power further. Malekith can draw cards like Hazmat and Diamondback for power spikes, and Anti-Venom can deliver a surprise boost in the final turns. Rogue is included to counter Luke Cage, which can otherwise cripple this deck.
Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
If you possess most affliction-style cards and enjoy decks like Ajax or Scream, Diamondback is a valuable addition. However, if you avoid affliction decks or lack essential cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, she might not be worth the investment due to her limited utility outside these expensive decks.
And those are the best Diamondback decks in Marvel Snap.
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