If you’re a diehard Marvel fan, you might already know about Diamondback, a character joining the dynamic world of Marvel Snap. Unlike many female villains, she teeters on the edge of becoming a hero. Whether you're diving into her gameplay or building a deck, here’s everything you need to know about Diamondback in Marvel Snap.
How Diamondback Works in Marvel Snap
Diamondback is a 3-cost, 3-power card with an ongoing ability: “Enemy cards here afflicted with negative Power have an additional -2 Power.” This ability creates significant synergy with other negative-affliction cards like US Agent, Man-Thing, Scorpion, Hazmat, Cassandra Nova, Scream, and Bullseye. To maximize her potential, aim to affect at least two enemy cards, boosting her power to 7. However, watch out for cards like Luke Cage, which can nullify her effect, or heroes like Enchantress and Rogue, who can easily neutralize her abilities.
Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap
Despite her niche role, Diamondback fits well into several competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. While she sees more play in decks like Toxic Ajax and High Evolutionary, let’s explore two distinct setups: 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
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Key cards in this deck include Scream, Sam Wilson, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, and Doom 2099. Swapping Sam Wilson for another affliction card like Scorpion can work if needed. The strategy revolves around pushing and pulling enemy cards with Kingpin and Scream, creating opportunities for Diamondback to dominate lanes with her -4 power debuff.
The latter part of the deck focuses on Doom 2099 combos. By the endgame, plays like Aero into Doctor Doom or Magneto with Doombots add substantial power.
Toxic Ajax Deck
Silver Sable | Hazmat | US Agent | Luke Cage | Rogue | Diamondback
Red Guardian | Rocket Raccoon and Groot | Malekith | Anti-Venom | Man-Thing | Ajax
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This deck features essential cards like Silver Sable, US Agent, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, and Ajax. While Silver Sable can be swapped for Nebula, the rest are crucial for efficiency. The goal is to boost Ajax’s power through afflictions, often prioritizing Malekith for card pulls and Anti-Venom for late-game surprises. Rogue is included to counteract Luke Cage, a common threat against Diamondback.
Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
If you have the necessary affliction cards for an Ajax list or enjoy playing Scream decks, Diamondback is worth adding to your collection. However, if you avoid such decks or lack essential cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, she might not be worth the investment. She shines brightest in expensive, high-powered decks that may not suit everyone’s playstyle.
These are the best Diamondback decks in Marvel Snap, and she’s ready to slither into your collection today!
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