The Marvel universe is known for its array of powerful, Hulk-like characters, and the latest to join *Marvel Snap* is Starbrand. Here's a detailed look at the best Starbrand decks in *Marvel Snap* to help you dominate the battlefield.
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- How Starbrand Works in Marvel Snap
- Best Day One Starbrand Decks in Marvel Snap
- Should You Use Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens on Starbrand?
How Starbrand Works in Marvel Snap
Starbrand is a 3-cost, 10-power card with the ability: “Ongoing: Your opponent has +3 Power at each other location.” This unique effect impacts all locations except the one where Starbrand is played, setting it apart from cards like Mister Fantastic. To counter this, decks typically include cards like Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress to neutralize the ongoing effect. Starbrand is notably vulnerable to Shang-Chi but synergizes well with Surtur. However, fitting him into decks can be challenging due to competition from other 3-cost cards like Surtur or Sauron.
Best Day One Starbrand Decks in Marvel Snap
Starbrand fits seamlessly into two established deck types: Shuri Sauron and Surtur. Let’s explore how he can revitalize these strategies:
Shuri Sauron Deck
- Deck List: Zabu, Zero, Armor, Lizard, Sauron, Starbrand, Shuri, Ares, Enchantress, Typhoid Mary, Red Skull, Taskmaster
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This budget-friendly deck, with only Ares as a Series 5 card, can be adapted by swapping Ares for Vision. Leveraging Zabu’s ability, the deck focuses on removing negative effects from Ongoing cards using Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress. The strategy involves buffing a lane with Shuri and a high-power card like Red Skull, then using Taskmaster to replicate the power elsewhere. Starbrand’s drawback is mitigated by going tall with Shuri, and Enchantress can cancel his effect if needed.
Surtur Deck
- Deck List: Zabu, Zero, Armor, Sam Wilson, Captain America, Cosmo, Surtur, Starbrand, Ares, Attuma, Crossbones, Cull Obsidian, Skaar
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This deck is more costly, featuring four Series 5 cards. The synergy between Sam Wilson and Cull Obsidian, combined with the high-level play of Surtur and Ares, makes this deck formidable. Starbrand allows for reducing Skaar’s cost significantly by playing alongside Ares, Attuma, and Crossbones. Zero mitigates the downsides of Starbrand and Attuma, though careful timing is required to avoid negating your own Surtur or Ares. Playing Starbrand optimally requires practice, ideally alongside Surtur and Skaar on the final turn.
Should You Use Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens on Starbrand?
Starbrand is a "wait and see" card due to recent meta shifts with cards like Agamotto and Eson. The viability of Shuri Sauron and Surtur decks remains uncertain following nerfs to Aero and Skaar. If you have the resources, it might be wise to observe how Starbrand performs in the current meta before committing your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens.
And those are the best Starbrand decks in Marvel Snap. Dive in and start experimenting to see how this powerful addition can enhance your gameplay.
Marvel Snap is available to play now.
