Doom 2099 Decks Dominate Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap's Second Anniversary Brings Doctor Doom 2099: Top Deck Strategies

Marvel Snap continues its second-year run by introducing alternate versions of popular characters, this time featuring the formidable Doctor Doom in his 2099 iteration. This guide explores optimal deck strategies for maximizing Doom 2099's potential.

Understanding Doctor Doom 2099's Mechanics

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." DoomBot 2099 (also 4-cost, 2-power) possesses the ongoing ability: "Ongoing: Your other DoomBots and Doom have +1 Power." Crucially, this buff applies to both DoomBot 2099s and regular Doctor Doom cards.

Playing one card per turn is key. Early deployment of Doom 2099 can yield three DoomBot 2099s, significantly boosting power across the board. Strategic placement of Doctor Doom in the final turn further amplifies this effect. Under optimal conditions, Doom 2099 effectively functions as a 17-power card, with even higher potential through early plays or game extension via cards like Magik.

However, Doom 2099 has drawbacks. Random DoomBot 2099 placement can hinder your strategy, potentially allowing opponents to seize the lead. Furthermore, Enchantress (recently buffed) completely negates DoomBot 2099's power boosts.

Top Doctor Doom 2099 Decks

Doom 2099's one-card-per-turn requirement revitalizes Spectrum-based Ongoing decks. Here are two effective examples:

Deck 1 (Budget-Friendly):

Ant-Man, Goose, Psylocke, Captain America, Cosmo, Electro, Doom 2099, Wong, Klaw, Doctor Doom, Spectrum, Onslaught

This inexpensive deck (only Doom 2099 is a Series 5 card) offers flexibility. Early Doom 2099 deployment, facilitated by Psylocke or Electro, maximizes power. Alternatively, focus on spreading Doctor Doom's power or leveraging Spectrum's buffs if early Doom 2099 placement fails. Cosmo counters Enchantress, protecting key cards.

Deck 2 (Patriot-Style):

Ant-Man, Zabu, Dazzler, Mister Sinister, Patriot, Brood, Doom 2099, Super Skrull, Iron Lad, Blue Marvel, Doctor Doom, Spectrum

Another budget-friendly option (only Doom 2099 is Series 5). This deck employs a Patriot strategy, using early-game cards like Mister Sinister and Brood before transitioning to Doom 2099, Blue Marvel, and Doctor Doom or Spectrum. Zabu discounts 4-cost cards for early-game flexibility. Super Skrull counters other Doom 2099 decks. Strategic card play allows for skipping DoomBot 2099 spawns to accommodate powerful late-game plays, mitigating the risk of Enchantress.

Is Doom 2099 Worth the Investment?

While accompanying Spotlight Cache cards (Daken and Miek) are relatively weak, Doom 2099 is a valuable addition, predicted to be a meta-defining card due to his power and deck-building accessibility. Using Collector's Tokens is recommended if available, but acquiring Doom 2099 this month is strongly advised.

These strategies provide a strong foundation for utilizing Doctor Doom 2099 in Marvel Snap. Remember, adaptability is key to overcoming potential counter-strategies.