Top Diamondback Strategies for Marvel Snap

Another lesser-known villain from the Marvel universe, Diamondback, makes her way into Marvel Snap. Known for her flirtation with heroism, Diamondback adds a unique twist to the game's dynamics. Let's dive into the best Diamondback decks in Marvel Snap.

How Diamondback Works in Marvel Snap

Diamondback is a 3-cost, 3-power card with an intriguing ability: "Ongoing: Enemy cards here afflicted with negative Power have an additional -2 Power." This ability synergizes well with the numerous negative-affecting cards 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 cards with her Ongoing effect, effectively turning her into a 7-power card.

However, be wary of Luke Cage, who can completely neutralize her effect, making her ineffective. Enchantress and Rogue can also counter her, stripping away her venomous impact.

Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap

Although Diamondback might seem specialized, she actually fits well into various competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. She is likely to be most effective in Toxic Ajax and High Evolutionary decks, which share similarities. Here are 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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The 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 crucial for the deck's functionality. If you don't have Sam Wilson, consider substituting with another affliction card like Scorpion.

The strategy involves manipulating your opponent's cards across the board while afflicting them using Kingpin and Scream. Position Diamondback alongside Kingpin to dominate that lane, subtracting an additional -4 power from cards moved there. Meanwhile, Scream can gain power in other lanes. The latter half of the deck focuses on a Doom 2099 package, capitalizing on fewer cards played in the final turns, with Aero leading into Doctor Doom or Magneto for a powerful finish.

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 includes numerous Series 5 cards: Silver Sable, U.S. Agent, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, and Ajax. While Silver Sable can be replaced with Nebula, the other cards are essential for optimal performance. This deck is among the most costly but offers immense power.

The goal is to boost Ajax's power using your affliction cards. Sometimes, you might want to forgo playing Luke Cage to maximize Ajax's power. Malekith can pull cards like Hazmat and Diamondback for sudden power spikes, and Anti-Venom can deliver a surprising power boost in the final turns. Including Rogue counters the frequent appearance of Luke Cage, ensuring the deck remains viable despite potential counters.

Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?

If you're invested in affliction-style decks and possess cards like Ajax or enjoy using Scream, Diamondback is a valuable addition to your collection. However, if you steer clear of these deck types or lack essential cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, you might want to skip her. Her utility is primarily limited to expensive affliction decks.

And those are the best Diamondback decks in Marvel Snap.

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