Marvel Snap's Second Anniversary: Mastering Doctor Doom 2099 Decks
Marvel Snap continues its second-year run by introducing alternative versions of beloved characters. This time, it's the formidable Doctor Doom, with his futuristic 2099 variant. This guide explores the top-performing Doctor Doom 2099 decks.
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How Doctor Doom 2099 Functions in Marvel Snap
Doctor 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." These DoomBot 2099s (also 4-cost, 2-power) possess the ability: "Ongoing: Your other DoomBots and Doom have +1 Power." Crucially, this buff applies to both DoomBot 2099s and regular Doctor Dooms, creating synergistic power boosts.
The strategy revolves around playing exactly one card per turn after summoning Doctor Doom 2099. Early placement maximizes DoomBot 2099 deployment, potentially yielding a significant power advantage. Combining this with cards like Magik can further amplify the effect. Effectively, Doctor Doom 2099 can function as a 17-power card under optimal conditions.
However, there are drawbacks. The random placement of DoomBot 2099s can hinder strategic location control, and cards like Enchantress (especially after its recent buff) can completely negate their power.
Top Doctor Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap
Doctor Doom 2099's one-card-per-turn requirement makes it highly compatible with Spectrum Ongoing decks. Here's a viable example:
- Ant-Man
- Goose
- Psylocke
- Captain America
- Cosmo
- Electro
- Doctor Doom 2099
- Wong
- Klaw
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
- Onslaught
This budget-friendly deck (only Doom 2099 is a Series 5 card) offers multiple win conditions. Early Doctor Doom 2099 placement via Psylocke or turn-3 Electro allows for powerful board control. Alternatively, it can pivot to a strategy centered around spreading regular Doctor Doom power or leveraging Spectrum's buffs. Cosmo is essential for mitigating Enchantress's negative impact.
Another strong contender is a Patriot-style deck:
- Ant-Man
- Zabu
- Dazzler
- Mister Sinister
- Patriot
- Brood
- Doctor Doom 2099
- Super Skrull
- Iron Lad
- Blue Marvel
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
Again, this is a relatively inexpensive deck (only Doom 2099 is Series 5). The strategy involves early-game plays like Mister Sinister and Brood, transitioning to Doctor Doom 2099, Blue Marvel, and Doctor Doom or Spectrum. Zabu provides cost reduction for 4-cost cards. Flexibility is key; skipping a DoomBot 2099 spawn allows for two 3-cost cards on the final turn, like Patriot and a discounted Iron Lad. However, this deck is vulnerable to Enchantress, prompting the inclusion of Super Skrull to counter other Doctor Doom 2099 decks.
Is Doctor Doom 2099 Worth the Investment?
While the cards accompanying Doctor Doom 2099 in Spotlight Caches (Daken and Miek) are relatively weak, Doctor Doom 2099 himself is a worthwhile acquisition. His power and deck-building versatility make him a potential meta-defining card. Using Collector's Tokens is recommended, but don't hesitate to invest in him this month. He's likely to become one of Marvel Snap's most impactful cards, barring any nerfs.
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