The latest addition to *Marvel Snap*, Diamondback, might not be a household name among casual fans, but dedicated followers of Marvel lore will recognize her as a villain with potential heroine qualities. Here's a deep dive into the best Diamondback decks to maximize her potential 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 unique ability synergizes well with a range of negative-affecting cards already in Marvel Snap, such as U.S. Agent, Man-Thing, Scorpion, Hazmat, Cassandra Nova, Scream, and Bullseye. To maximize her effectiveness, aim to impact at least two enemy cards with her Ongoing effect, effectively boosting her power to 7. However, be cautious of Luke Cage, who can nullify her effect, as well as Enchantress and Rogue, who can swiftly counteract her power.
Despite appearing niche, Diamondback can be a valuable addition to multiple competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. She's likely to shine most in Toxic Ajax and High Evolutionary decks, but let's explore two distinct decks: Scream Move and Toxic Ajax.
Scream Move Deck:
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Series 5 cards in this deck include 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 involves manipulating opponent's cards across the board with Kingpin and Scream, while Diamondback amplifies the negative effects in her lane. The deck also includes a Doom 2099 package to maintain control during the final turns.
Toxic Ajax Deck:
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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 with Nebula, the rest are crucial for optimal performance. The objective is to maximize Ajax's power using various affliction cards. Be strategic with Luke Cage to not hinder Ajax's growth. Malekith can pull cards like Hazmat and Diamondback for power spikes, while Anti-Venom can deliver a surprise power boost in the final turns. Rogue is vital as a counter to Luke Cage, ensuring your deck remains effective against common counter-strategies.
Diamondback is a worthwhile addition if you already own most affliction-style cards or are a fan of Scream decks. However, if you avoid such decks or lack key cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, you might want to skip her. Her utility is primarily within expensive, specialized decks.
And those are the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap*. Whether you're looking to dominate with affliction strategies or simply want to explore new deck possibilities, Diamondback offers intriguing options for seasoned players.
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