Marvel Snap's second anniversary brings us a new twist on a classic villain: Doctor Doom 2099. This article explores the best decks featuring this powerful new card.
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How Doctor Doom 2099 Works in Marvel Snap
Doctor Doom 2099 is a 4-cost, 2-power card with a unique ability: After each turn, if you played exactly one card, a DoomBot 2099 is added to a random location. These DoomBot 2099s (also 4-cost, 2-power) provide an ongoing +1 power buff to other DoomBots and Doctor Doom. This synergy extends to regular Doctor Doom cards as well.
The strategy revolves around playing one card per turn to maximize DoomBot 2099 spawns. A well-timed Doctor Doom 2099 can easily generate significant power, especially with early placement or game extension strategies like Magik. Think of it as a potentially 17-power card (or more!) under optimal conditions.
However, there are drawbacks. The random placement of DoomBots can hinder your strategy, potentially handing your opponent an advantage. Furthermore, Enchantress (recently buffed) completely negates the DoomBot 2099 power boost.
Best Doctor Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap
Doctor Doom 2099's one-card-per-turn requirement makes it a strong addition to Spectrum-based Ongoing decks. Here are some examples:
Deck 1 (Budget-Friendly):
Ant-Man, Goose, Psylocke, Captain America, Cosmo, Electro, Doctor Doom 2099, Wong, Klaw, Doctor Doom, Spectrum, Onslaught. (Copyable list from Untapped)
This affordable deck (only Doom 2099 is a Series 5 card) offers multiple winning strategies. Early plays with Psylocke or Electro can set up powerful Doom 2099 turns, while Wong and Klaw provide board-wide power boosts. Alternatively, focus on spreading regular Doctor Doom power or leveraging Spectrum's buffs if early Doom 2099 plays are unsuccessful. Cosmo protects key cards from Enchantress.
Deck 2 (Patriot-Style):
Ant-Man, Zabu, Dazzler, Mister Sinister, Patriot, Brood, Doctor Doom 2099, Super Skrull, Iron Lad, Blue Marvel, Doctor Doom, Spectrum. (Copyable list from Untapped)
Another budget-friendly option (only Doom 2099 is Series 5), this deck utilizes the Patriot strategy. Early game cards like Mister Sinister and Brood pave the way for a late-game push with Doctor Doom 2099, Blue Marvel, and Doctor Doom. Zabu provides cost reduction for early-game card plays. Note that this deck is vulnerable to Enchantress, but Super Skrull offers a counter to other Doom 2099 decks. Flexibility is key; you can strategically skip a DoomBot 2099 spawn to play multiple cards on the final turn.
Is Doctor Doom 2099 Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
While the other cards in the Spotlight Cache (Daken and Miek) are less impactful, Doctor Doom 2099 is a worthwhile investment. His power and synergy with existing cards make him a likely meta staple. Use Collector's Tokens if available, but don't hesitate to acquire him. He's poised to be one of Marvel Snap's most influential cards.
Marvel Snap is available now.
