Marvel Snap's Second Anniversary: Mastering Doctor Doom 2099 Decks
Marvel Snap continues its second-year run by introducing alternate versions of beloved characters, and this time, it's the formidable Doctor Doom's 2099 variant. This guide explores the optimal strategies and deck compositions for maximizing Doom 2099's potential.
Key Sections:
- Understanding Doom 2099's Mechanics
- Top-Tier Day One Doom 2099 Decks
- Is Doom 2099 Worth the Investment?
How Doctor Doom 2099 Functions in Marvel Snap
Doctor 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." These DoomBot 2099s (also 4-cost, 2-power) possess 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, creating synergistic power boosts.
The core strategy revolves around playing precisely one card per turn after summoning Doom 2099. Early deployment significantly amplifies this effect, potentially yielding 3 DoomBot 2099s and substantial power distribution. Combining this with cards like Magik can further extend the game and maximize power generation.
However, two key weaknesses exist: the random placement of DoomBot 2099s (potentially hindering your strategy) and vulnerability to Enchantress, which negates the DoomBot's power boosts.
Optimal Day One Doctor Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap
Doom 2099's one-card-per-turn requirement makes it compatible with various deck archetypes, particularly those featuring ongoing effects. Two prominent examples are:
Deck 1: Spectrum Ongoing Deck
- Ant-Man
- Goose
- Psylocke
- Captain America
- Cosmo
- Electro
- Doom 2099
- Wong
- Klaw
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
- Onslaught
This budget-friendly deck (only Doom 2099 is a Series 5 card) offers flexibility. Early game focuses on deploying Doom 2099 using Psylocke or Electro. Wong, Klaw, and Doctor Doom synergize for substantial power distribution. Alternatively, if early Doom 2099 placement fails, the deck can pivot to a Doctor Doom-centric strategy or utilize Spectrum's buffs. Cosmo protects against Enchantress.
Deck 2: Patriot-Style Deck
- Ant-Man
- Zabu
- Dazzler
- Mister Sinister
- Patriot
- Brood
- Doom 2099
- Super Skrull
- Iron Lad
- Blue Marvel
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
Another affordable deck (again, only Doom 2099 is Series 5), it leverages the Patriot strategy. Early game focuses on cards like Mister Sinister and Brood, transitioning to Doom 2099, Blue Marvel, and Doctor Doom. Zabu provides cost reduction for early-game flexibility. This deck allows strategic skipping of DoomBot 2099 spawns to accommodate other powerful plays. However, it's highly susceptible to Enchantress; Super Skrull counters other Doom 2099 decks.
Is Doctor Doom 2099 Worth Investing In?
While the Spotlight Cache's accompanying cards (Daken and Miek) are relatively weak, Doom 2099 is a worthwhile investment. His inherent power and deck-building versatility make him a potential meta staple. Using Collector's Tokens is recommended, but don't hesitate to acquire him this month; he's poised to become one of Marvel Snap's most impactful cards.
Marvel Snap is currently available for play.
