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 Doctor Doom's 2099 variant. This guide explores optimal deck strategies for maximizing Doom 2099's potential.
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How Doom 2099 Functions in Marvel Snap | Top Day-One Doom 2099 Decks | Is Doom 2099 Worth the Investment?
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." DoomBot 2099 (also a 4-cost, 2-power card) has the ongoing effect: "Your other DoomBots and Doom have +1 Power." Crucially, this buff applies to both DoomBot 2099s and regular Doctor Doom.
Playing one card per turn is key. Early placement of Doom 2099 can yield three DoomBot 2099s, significantly boosting power. Adding Doctor Doom on the final turn further amplifies this effect. Effectively, Doom 2099 can act as a 17-power card (or more) under optimal conditions.
However, Doom 2099's random placement of DoomBots presents a drawback; they could inadvertently hinder your strategy. Furthermore, Enchantress (recently buffed) completely negates DoomBot 2099's power boosts.
Top Day-One Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap
Doom 2099's one-card-per-turn requirement revitalizes Spectrum-centric Ongoing decks. Here's a sample deck:
Ant-Man, Goose, Psylocke, Captain America, Cosmo, Electro, Doom 2099, Wong, Klaw, Doctor Doom, Spectrum, Onslaught. [Untapped Link]
This budget-friendly deck (only Doom 2099 is a Series 5 card) offers multiple win conditions. Early Doom 2099 placement (via Psylocke or Electro) is ideal. Alternatively, focus on spreading Doctor Doom's power or utilizing Spectrum's buffs. Cosmo counters Enchantress, protecting key cards.
Another viable strategy involves Patriot-style decks:
Ant-Man, Zabu, Dazzler, Mister Sinister, Patriot, Brood, Doom 2099, Super Skrull, Iron Lad, Blue Marvel, Doctor Doom, Spectrum. [Untapped Link]
This equally affordable deck (again, only Doom 2099 is Series 5) employs a Patriot-centric 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. Strategic card play allows for flexibility; skipping a DoomBot 2099 spawn might be necessary to play two 3-cost cards on the final turn. However, this deck is vulnerable to Enchantress; Super Skrull is included to counter other Doom 2099 decks.
Is Doom 2099 Worth the Investment?
While the Spotlight Cache's accompanying cards (Daken and Miek) are relatively weak, Doom 2099's power and deck-building versatility make him a worthwhile acquisition. Using Collector's Tokens is preferable, but don't hesitate to obtain him. Unless nerfed, Doom 2099 is poised to become a legendary card in Marvel Snap.
Marvel Snap is available now.
