Top Diamondback Strategies for Marvel Snap

*Marvel Snap* enthusiasts, get ready to meet another intriguing character from the Marvel universe: Diamondback. This villain, who teeters on the edge of becoming a heroine, is now playable in *Marvel Snap*. Let's dive into how Diamondback works and explore the best decks to maximize her potential.

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• How Diamondback Works in Marvel Snap
• Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap
• Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?

How Diamondback Works in Marvel Snap

Diamondback is a 3-cost, 3-power card with an ongoing ability that reads: "Ongoing: Enemy cards here afflicted with negative Power have an additional -2 Power." This ability synergizes well with the numerous negative effect cards in Marvel Snap, such as U.S. Agent, Man-Thing, Scorpion, Hazmat, Cassandra Nova, Scream, and Bullseye. To maximize her impact, you'll want to hit at least two cards with her effect, effectively turning her into a 7-power card.

However, be cautious of cards like Luke Cage, which can completely negate her power, and Enchantress and Rogue, which can swiftly neutralize her effect.

Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap

While Diamondback might seem specialized, she fits well into several competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. Here, we'll focus on two standout decks: 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 are Scream, Sam Wilson Captain America, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, and Doom 2099. Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot are essential for this deck's success. If you don't have Sam Wilson, consider swapping him for another affliction card like Scorpion.

The strategy involves manipulating your opponent's cards across the board while afflicting them with Kingpin and Scream. Diamondback can be placed in the same lane as Kingpin to secure that lane, reducing the power of cards moved there by an additional -4. The deck also includes a Doom 2099 package to capitalize on the final turns, with Aero, Doctor Doom, or Magneto adding significant power.

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 is packed with Series 5 cards, including Silver Sable, U.S. Agent, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, and Ajax. While Silver Sable can be swapped for Nebula, the rest are crucial for the deck's efficiency.

The goal is to maximize Ajax's power using your affliction cards. Sometimes, you might want to hold back Luke Cage to boost Ajax further. Malekith can pull cards like Hazmat and Diamondback for power spikes, and Anti-Venom can deliver a surprise power boost in the final turns. Rogue is included to counter the prevalent Luke Cage, ensuring your deck remains effective.

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

Diamondback is a valuable addition if you have most of the affliction-style cards needed for an Ajax deck or if you enjoy playing with Scream. However, if you avoid these types of decks or lack essential cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, you might want to skip her. She's most effective in decks that can be quite costly to assemble.

And there you have it—the best Diamondback decks in Marvel Snap. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, these decks can help you leverage Diamondback's unique abilities to dominate the battlefield.

Marvel Snap is available to play now.