Best Eson Decks in Marvel Snap

Mastering Eson in Marvel Snap: Deck Strategies and Acquisition Advice

Get ready, Marvel Snap players! Another Celestial, Eson, is joining the fray, though he might not be as game-changing as Arishem. This guide explores optimal Eson deck strategies and whether he's worth your resources.

Eson's Mechanics

Eson is a 6-cost, 10-power card with the ability: "End of Turn: Put a created card from your hand here." This means he summons created cards (like those from White Queen or Arishem), but not cards originally in your deck. His high cost necessitates ramp cards such as Electro, Wave, and Luna Snow for optimal early deployment. The primary counter isn't Gorgon (ineffective), but rather flooding your opponent's hand with undesirable cards (e.g., rocks or Sentinels from Master Mold).

Top Eson Decks

Eson synergizes best with Arishem. Here's a powerful combination:

Arishem-centric Eson Deck:

Iron Patriot, Valentina, Luke Cage, Doom 2099, Shang-Chi, Enchantress, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Legion, Doctor Doom, Mockingbird, Eson, Arishem (Copyable list from Untapped)

Key Series 5 cards are Iron Patriot, Valentina, Doom 2099, Daughter of Galactus, Mockingbird, and Arishem. While Doom 2099 and Arishem are crucial, other cards are flexible (e.g., Jeff, Agent Coulson, Blob). This deck offers an alternative win condition if Mockingbird or high-power cards aren't drawn. Arishem allows for a turn 5 Eson play, maximizing his value. Avoid playing Eson for more than three turns, and be mindful of his anti-synergy with Doom 2099.

Hand-Generation Eson Deck:

A less consistent but fun alternative utilizes hand generation:

Maria Hill, Quinjet, Iron Patriot, Peni Parker, Valentina, Victoria Hand, Agent Coulson, White Queen, Luna Snow, Wiccan, Mockingbird, Eson (Copyable list from Untapped)

Key Series 5 cards include Iron Patriot, Peni Parker, Valentina, Victoria Hand, Luna Snow, Wiccan, and Mockingbird. Wiccan is essential; others are replaceable (Sentinel, Psylocke, Wave). The goal is a turn 4 Wiccan play, using Quinjet to manage hand size before Eson's late-game card draws. Mockingbird provides a power boost, while Peni Parker and Luna Snow facilitate early Eson deployment. This deck's playstyle is highly dynamic due to card generation.

Should You Acquire Eson?

Unless you're a dedicated Arishem player, acquiring Eson might not be optimal, especially with other strong cards (Starbrand, Khonshu) releasing concurrently. If you frequently use Arishem, Eson is a worthwhile investment.

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