As *Marvel Snap* progresses into its second year, it introduces exciting new variants of beloved characters, including the formidable Doctor Doom with his 2099 iteration. Here's a comprehensive guide to the best Doom 2099 decks in *Marvel Snap*.
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- How Doom 2099 Works in Marvel Snap
- Best Day One Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap
- Is Doom 2099 Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
How Doom 2099 Works 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." The DoomBot 2099s are 4-cost, 2-power cards that enhance your strategy with their ability: "Ongoing: Your other DoomBots and Doom have +1 Power." This synergy extends to the regular Doctor Doom, boosting his power as well.
To maximize Doom 2099's potential, you need to play one card per turn after deploying him. If you manage to play him a turn early, you could end up with three DoomBot 2099s, adding significant power to your board. Pairing him with Doctor Doom on the final turn can amplify this effect even further. Essentially, Doom 2099 can be considered a 4-cost, 17-power card if you meet his conditions every turn, with the potential for even greater impact if played early or combined with cards like Magik to extend the game.
However, there are two notable drawbacks. First, the random placement of DoomBot 2099s can sometimes work against you, potentially capping your locations and giving your opponent an advantage. Second, the recently buffed Enchantress can completely neutralize the DoomBot 2099s, significantly reducing your board's power.
Best Day One Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap
Doom 2099's requirement to play one card per turn after his deployment suggests a revival of Spectrum Ongoing decks. Here's a recommended deck list:
- Ant-Man
- Goose
- Psylocke
- Captain America
- Cosmo
- Electro
- Doom 2099
- Wong
- Klaw
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
- Onslaught
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This deck is budget-friendly, with Doom 2099 being the only Series 5 card. It offers multiple paths to victory. You can aim to play Doom 2099 early using Psylocke, then follow up with Wong, Klaw, and Doctor Doom to spread power across the board. Alternatively, using Electro on turn 3 allows you to play Doom 2099 and then two 6-cost cards like Onslaught and Spectrum to maximize your power distribution. The deck's flexibility allows you to pivot to other strategies if Doom 2099 isn't played early enough, such as spreading regular Doctor Doom or leveraging Spectrum's buffs. Cosmo is crucial to protect your cards from Enchantress, despite its potential conflict with Wong.
Another popular approach is a Patriot-style deck featuring Doom 2099:
- Ant-Man
- Zabu
- Dazzler
- Mister Sinister
- Patriot
- Brood
- Doom 2099
- Super Skrull
- Iron Lad
- Blue Marvel
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
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This deck is also cost-effective, with Doom 2099 as the sole Series 5 card. The strategy involves early plays with cards like Mister Sinister and Brood, transitioning into Doom 2099, followed by Blue Marvel and Doctor Doom or Spectrum. Zabu helps discount the 4-cost cards, allowing for early plays if you miss Patriot. Remember, you can skip spawning another DoomBot 2099 to play two 3-cost cards on the final turn, such as Patriot and a discounted Iron Lad, for more impactful plays. However, this deck is vulnerable to Enchantress, though Super Skrull is included to counter other Doom 2099 decks.
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Is Doom 2099 Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
Despite the weaker cards accompanying Doom 2099 in the Spotlight Caches (Daken and Miek), Doom 2099 is definitely worth pursuing. His powerful and budget-friendly nature makes him a likely meta-staple. If you have Collector's Tokens, it's advisable to use them to acquire him directly. However, don't hesitate to roll for him this month, as Doom 2099 is poised to become one of the most impactful cards in Marvel Snap history, barring any nerfs from Second Dinner.
And those are the best Doom 2099 decks in Marvel Snap.
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