Joaquin Torres Falcon: A Marvel Snap Deep Dive
Until recently, Joaquin Torres Falcon was a mystery to many. His unique hybrid origin—a falcon-human blend from experimental tampering—combined with impressive regenerative healing and a mental link to Sam Wilson via Redwing, makes him instantly intriguing. While a full backstory isn't covered here, the crucial question is: is he worth your Spotlight Keys? Let's find out!
Table of Contents
- What Does He Do?
- Best 1-Cost Cards for Torres?
- Tier 1 – Top Choices
- Tier 2 – Solid Options
- Tier 3 – Less Effective
- Special Cases
- How to Use Him Effectively?
- Day One Deck Examples
- Falcon Power
- Diamondback
- Time to Mill
What Does He Do?
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Torres' ability is straightforward and potent: he doubles the effect of all 1-cost cards played in his lane. Think of him as a Wong, but exclusively for 1-cost cards.
Best 1-Cost Cards for Torres?
There are numerous 1-cost cards with On Reveal effects. Here's a tiered list for optimal pairing with Torres:
Tier 1 – Top Choices
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Cards like Blade and Yondu are highly impactful; doubling their effects can be game-changing. These cards offer substantial power, especially when combined with another Falcon for hand manipulation and replaying.
Tier 2 – Solid Options
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These cards, while not as impactful as Tier 1, still provide significant value. Collector benefits greatly from buffs, Devil Dinosaur scales well with Agent 13 or Maria Hill, and Mantis shines with doubled effects. America Chavez, though not guaranteeing a play, remains a viable option.
Tier 3 – Less Effective
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Cards like Squirrel Girl might act as late-game lane fillers, but generally don't synergize well with Torres' strategy. Overcrowding the board is usually undesirable.
Special Cases
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Nico Minoru's powerful On Reveal is exceptionally strong when doubled, although consistency is a challenge. Basic Arrow, while strong with Torres, requires multiple steps, impacting reliability. Thanos, despite not being 1-cost, introduces several 1-cost On Reveal cards, creating interesting deck-building possibilities.
How to Use Him Effectively?
Torres shines in bounce decks, maximizing the value of 1-cost cards. His use outside of bounce is more limited. While established Discard or Mill decks might not have room, he can enhance discard or mill effects with Yondu.
Pairing him with a Moonstone/Victoria Hand hand-generation deck can also be effective, significantly boosting Collector's power.
Day One Deck Examples
Falcons Power
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A straightforward bounce deck focusing on maximizing 1-cost cards like Rocket and Hawkeye. Since Torres excels as a bounce card, replaying him isn't crucial. The deck is slightly top-heavy with 3-cost cards, but Torres adds excitement and high-roll potential.
Diamondback
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Korg synergizes exceptionally well with Torres to power up Darkhawk. Supporting cards like Zabu, Ares, Cassandra, and Rockslide create a strong, synergistic lineup.
Time to Mill
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While Mill decks are popular, Torres adds a disruptive element, especially late-game. However, playing him on turn 3 might slow down key plays like Yondu and Iceman, requiring strategic consideration.
Understanding Torres' abilities and strategic pairings unlocks his full potential in Marvel Snap. Whether through bounce or alternative strategies, he offers exciting possibilities for competitive play.
