Top Diamondback Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

The latest addition to *Marvel Snap* introduces a character familiar to avid Marvel fans: Diamondback. This intriguing villain, who occasionally flirts with heroism, brings unique gameplay mechanics to the table. Here's a deep dive into the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap*.

How Diamondback Works in Marvel Snap

Diamondback is a 3-cost, 3-power card with an intriguing ability: "Ongoing: Enemy cards here afflicted with negative Power have an additional -2 Power." This ability synergizes well with the growing roster of negative effect cards in *Marvel Snap*, including U.S. Agent, Man-Thing, Scorpion, Hazmat, Cassandra Nova, Scream, and Bullseye. To maximize her potential, you'll want to target at least two enemy cards to boost her effective power to 7.

However, be cautious of Luke Cage, who can nullify her effect entirely, and Enchantress and Rogue, who can quickly counteract her power.

Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap

While Diamondback might seem niche, she fits seamlessly into several competitive deck archetypes, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. Here, we'll explore two distinct decks where she shines: Scream Move and Toxic Ajax.

Scream Move Deck

This deck includes:

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 here are Scream, Sam Wilson Captain America, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, and Doom 2099. Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot are crucial for this deck's success. If you lack Sam Wilson, consider substituting with another affliction card like Scorpion.

The strategy involves manipulating your opponent's cards across the board using Kingpin and Scream, while Diamondback can dominate a lane by amplifying the negative effects. The deck also features a Doom 2099 package to capitalize on fewer card plays in the final turns, bolstered by Aero, Doctor Doom, or Magneto, alongside any affliction effects from card movements.

Toxic Ajax Deck

This deck includes:

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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The Series 5 cards in this list are plentiful: Silver Sable, U.S. Agent, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, and Ajax. You can substitute Silver Sable with Nebula if needed, but the rest are essential for optimal performance. This deck, though expensive, is exceptionally powerful.

The objective is to maximize Ajax's power using all your affliction cards. Sometimes, skipping Luke Cage can amplify Ajax's power further. Malekith can pull cards like Hazmat and Diamondback for power spikes, while Anti-Venom can deliver a surprise power boost in the game's final turns.

Rogue is included as a countermeasure against the prevalent use of Luke Cage, ensuring your deck remains effective against such threats.

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

If you already possess most of the necessary affliction-style cards to build an Ajax deck or frequently play with Scream, Diamondback is a valuable addition to your collection. However, if you avoid these types of decks or lack key cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, you might want to pass on her, as her utility is primarily confined to these costly deck archetypes.

And those are the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap*.

*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*