*Marvel Snap* is diving into the past with its Prehistoric Avengers season, and at the heart of it is Agamotto, an ancient sorcerer linked to Doctor Strange. Here's a detailed look at how to make the most of Agamotto in your *Marvel Snap* decks.
How Agamotto Works in Marvel Snap
Agamotto is a 5-cost, 10-power card with a unique ability that states: “Game Start: Shuffle 4 Ancient Arcana into your deck.” These Ancient Arcana are:
- Temporal Manipulation: A 1-cost card that reads: “On Reveal: Give Agamotto +3 Power. Put him into your hand if he’s not in play. (Banish this.)”
- Wombs of Watoomb: A 2-cost card that reads: “On Reveal: Afflict an enemy card here with -5 Power and move it right. (Banish this.)”
- Bolts of Balthakk: A 3-cost card that reads: “On Reveal: Next turn, you get +4 Energy. (Banish this.)”
- Images of Ikonn: A 4-cost card that reads: “On Reveal: Transform your other cards here into copies of the highest-Power one. (Banish this.)”
These Ancient Arcana cards are classified as Skill cards due to their lack of Power cost and feature a new keyword, "Banish." Once played, they are removed from the game entirely, not entering the discard or destroy piles. This mechanic allows for synergy with cards like Wong but not with Odin, King Etri, Ravonna Renslayer, or Mister Negative.
Given the versatility of the Ancient Arcana, Agamotto can fit into multiple archetypes, though he may dilute the deck's focus, making it challenging to execute specific strategies.
Best Day One Agamotto Decks in Marvel Snap
While Agamotto might eventually lead his own archetype, initially, he can be effectively integrated into existing decks like Wiccan Control and Push Scream. Here's a sample Wiccan Control deck:
- Quicksilver
- Hydra Bob
- Hawkeye
- Kate Bishop
- Iron Patriot
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Cassandra Nova
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Copycat
- Galacta
- Wiccan
- Agamotto
- Alioth
This deck is on the pricier side, featuring multiple Series 5 cards. However, most cards can be substituted with similar-cost alternatives except for Galacta, Wiccan, and Agamotto. Bolts of Balthakk's +4 energy boost can offset the challenge of finding Wiccan by turn 4, while other Ancient Arcana like Temporal Manipulation and Wombs of Watoomb enhance the deck's strategy. Images of Ikonn can amplify powerful effects like Cassandra Nova's or Wiccan's, or multiply Galacta's impact across lanes.
For the Scream Push deck, Agamotto can add unpredictability:
- Hydra Bob
- Scream
- Iron Patriot
- Kraven
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Spider-Man
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Miles Morales
- Spider-Man
- Stegron
- Cannonball
- Agamotto
This deck also leans on Series 5 cards, but replacements like Nightcrawler for Hydra Bob and Jeff for Iron Patriot are possible. Agamotto's synergy with Wombs of Watoomb and the potential for multiple Screams or Spider-Mans via Images of Ikonn can disrupt opponents and offer counterplay against cards like Luke Cage and Shadow King.
Should You Buy the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass?
If Agamotto remains un-nerfed, he's poised to be as influential as Thanos or Arishem, weaving in and out of the meta with potent synergies. At 9.99 USD, investing in the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass to acquire Agamotto is advisable, especially considering his potential to shape future deck archetypes.
And there you have it—the best Agamotto decks to try out in *Marvel Snap*. Dive into the game and experiment with these strategies to dominate the battlefield.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*