Marvel Snap's Second Anniversary Brings Doctor Doom 2099: Top Deck Strategies
Marvel Snap continues its second-year run by introducing alternate versions of beloved characters. This time, it's the formidable Doctor Doom, with his futuristic 2099 variant. This guide explores the most effective Doom 2099 decks.
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How 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 an 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 strategy revolves around playing precisely one card per turn after summoning Doom 2099. Early placement of Doom 2099 maximizes DoomBot 2099 deployment, significantly increasing overall power. Combining this with cards like Magik can further extend the game and amplify the effect.
However, Doom 2099 has drawbacks. The random placement of DoomBots can hinder strategic control, potentially handing your opponent an advantage. Furthermore, Enchantress (recently buffed) negates the DoomBot 2099 power boosts, significantly weakening the deck.
Top Day-One Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap
Doom 2099's one-card-per-turn requirement makes it highly compatible with Spectrum-based Ongoing decks. Consider these strategies:
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 for early Doom 2099 deployment using Psylocke or Electro. Psylocke enables powerful combinations with Wong, Klaw, and Doctor Doom. Electro allows for strategic placement of high-cost cards like Onslaught alongside DoomBot 2099s and Spectrum. Cosmo protects against Enchantress.
Deck 2: Patriot-Style Strategy
- 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 approach. 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 for early deployment if Patriot fails to trigger. Note that this deck is vulnerable to Enchantress, but Super Skrull provides counterplay against other Doom 2099 decks. Strategic flexibility allows skipping DoomBot 2099 spawns to play stronger cards on the final turn.
Is Doom 2099 Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
While Daken and Miek (released alongside Doom 2099) are relatively weak, Doom 2099's power and deck-building accessibility make him a worthwhile investment. Use Collector's Tokens if available, but don't hesitate to acquire him. His impact on the meta is likely to be significant, barring nerfs.
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