Marvel Snap's second year introduces another compelling alternate character: Doctor Doom 2099. This guide explores the best decks featuring this powerful new card.
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How Doom 2099 Functions in Marvel SnapTop-Tier Doom 2099 Decks for Day OneIs Doom 2099 Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens?
How Doom 2099 Functions in Marvel Snap
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) has the ability: "Ongoing: Your other DoomBots and Doom have +1 Power." Crucially, this buff applies to both DoomBot 2099s and regular Doctor Doom.
Playing one card per turn maximizes Doom 2099's potential. Early deployment leads to multiple DoomBot 2099s, significantly boosting power. A well-timed Doctor Doom on the final turn further amplifies this effect. Under ideal conditions, Doom 2099 effectively becomes a 4-cost, 17-power card, with even greater potential through strategic card plays like Magik.
However, Doom 2099 has drawbacks. Random DoomBot placement can hinder your strategy, and Enchantress (recently buffed) completely negates their power boost.
Top-Tier Doom 2099 Decks for Day One
Doom 2099's one-card-per-turn requirement makes Spectrum-based Ongoing decks highly relevant. Here's an example:
Ant-Man, Goose, Psylocke, Captain America, Cosmo, Electro, Doom 2099, Wong, Klaw, Doctor Doom, Spectrum, Onslaught. [Untapped Deck Link]
This budget-friendly deck (only Doom 2099 is a Series 5 card) offers flexibility. Aim for early Doom 2099 deployment using Psylocke or Electro. Psylocke enables powerful Wong, Klaw, and Doctor Doom combinations. Electro allows for powerful 6-cost card plays with DoomBot 2099s and Spectrum. Cosmo protects against Enchantress. If early Doom 2099 placement fails, focus on spreading Doctor Doom or leveraging Spectrum's buffs.
Another effective strategy uses a Patriot-style deck:
Ant-Man, Zabu, Dazzler, Mister Sinister, Patriot, Brood, Doom 2099, Super Skrull, Iron Lad, Blue Marvel, Doctor Doom, Spectrum. [Untapped Deck Link]
This affordable deck (again, only Doom 2099 is Series 5) follows a Patriot strategy. Early-game plays like Mister Sinister and Brood set the stage for Doom 2099, followed by Blue Marvel and Doctor Doom or Spectrum. Zabu discounts 4-cost cards for early deployment if Patriot fails. Flexibility allows for skipping DoomBot 2099 spawns to play powerful final-turn cards like Patriot and Iron Lad. However, this deck is vulnerable to Enchantress, and Super Skrull is included to counter other Doom 2099 decks.
Is Doom 2099 Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens?
While Daken and Miek (released alongside Doom 2099) are relatively weak, Doom 2099's power and deck-building affordability make him a worthwhile investment. Use Collector's Tokens if possible, but don't hesitate to acquire him. His impact on the meta is likely to be significant, barring nerfs.
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