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As Marvel Snap enters its second year, fans are thrilled with the introduction of the 2099 variant of the formidable Doctor Doom. Here's a detailed look at how to maximize the potential of Doom 2099 in your decks.
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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 an intriguing ability: “After each turn, add a DoomBot 2099 to a random location if you played (exactly) 1 card.” The DoomBot 2099s are also 4-cost, 2-power cards, but they come with an "Ongoing: Your other DoomBots and Doom have +1 Power" ability. This means they not only boost themselves but also synergize with the regular Doctor Doom, amplifying his power as well.
The key to maximizing Doom 2099's potential is to play one card per turn following his deployment. If you manage to play him a turn early, you can end up with three DoomBot 2099s, distributing an additional three power across the board. Adding Doctor Doom on the final turn can further increase this power output.
You can consider Doom 2099 as a 4-cost, 17-power card if you meet his conditions each turn, with the potential for even higher power if played early or combined with cards like Magik to extend the game.
However, there are two notable downsides: DoomBot 2099s appear at random locations, which can sometimes cap your power in a way that benefits your opponent. Additionally, Enchantress, recently buffed, can nullify the DoomBot 2099s’ ongoing effects, significantly reducing your board's power.
Best Day One Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap
Doom 2099's mechanics encourage playing one card per turn, which could revive Spectrum Ongoing decks in the meta. Here are two effective deck lists:
Spectrum Ongoing Deck
- 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 as the only Series 5 card. Strategies include getting Doom 2099 out early using Psylocke or playing Electro on turn 3, followed by Doom 2099. With Psylocke, you can play Wong, Klaw, and Doctor Doom to spread significant power across the board. With the Electro line, you can play two 6-cost cards like Onslaught into DoomBot 2099s and Spectrum for widespread power. If Doom 2099 is delayed, pivot to using Doctor Doom or Spectrum for surprise buffs. Cosmo is crucial to protect against Enchantress, despite potential conflicts with Wong.
Patriot-Style Deck
- Ant-Man
- Zabu
- Dazzler
- Mister Sinister
- Patriot
- Brood
- Doom 2099
- Super Skrull
- Iron Lad
- Blue Marvel
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
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Another budget-friendly option, with Doom 2099 being the only Series 5 card. Play early game cards like Mister Sinister and Brood, then transition into Doom 2099, followed by Blue Marvel, Doctor Doom, or Spectrum. Zabu helps discount 4-cost cards for early deployment if you miss Patriot. Remember, it's not always necessary to trigger Doom 2099 if better plays are available, offering flexibility. However, this deck is vulnerable to Enchantress, but Super Skrull can counter other Doom 2099 decks.
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Is Doom 2099 Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
While the cards released alongside Doom 2099 in the Spotlight Caches (Daken and Miek) may be weak, Doom 2099 himself is a must-have. His power and ease of integration into decks make him a likely meta staple. Use Collector’s Tokens if available, but don't hesitate to roll for him with Spotlight Cache Keys this month. Doom 2099 has the potential to become one of the best cards in Marvel Snap, unless nerfed by Second Dinner.
And those are the best Doom 2099 decks in Marvel Snap.
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