The Marvel universe boasts a roster of powerful, Hulk-esque characters, and now, Starbrand joins the fray in Marvel Snap. Let's explore the best Starbrand decks currently available.
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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.” Unlike Mister Fantastic, this effect isn't limited to adjacent locations; Starbrand grants power to every location except the one he's on. This makes cards like Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress crucial for mitigating this drawback in most Starbrand decks.
Shang-Chi single-handedly counters Starbrand, while synergies with Surtur are potent. However, his 3-cost placement makes him a tricky fit in many decks, often competing with Surtur or Sauron for the same slot.
Best Day One Starbrand Decks in Marvel Snap
Starbrand integrates well into existing archetypes like Shuri Sauron and Surtur. Let's examine how he impacts these classic decks:
Shuri Sauron Deck
- Zabu
- Zero
- Armor
- Lizard
- Sauron
- Starbrand
- Shuri
- Ares
- Enchantress
- Typhoid Mary
- Red Skull
- Taskmaster
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This budget-friendly deck (only Ares is a Series 5 card, easily replaceable with Vision) leverages Zabu’s ability effectively. The strategy remains consistent: neutralize negative Ongoing effects with Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress; boost a lane with Shuri and a high-power card like Red Skull; and finally, copy that power with Taskmaster. Zabu provides flexibility, allowing for a surprise power spike with Shuri and Starbrand or Ares on later turns, unlike the traditional Ebony Maw inclusion. Starbrand's opponent power buff is less impactful due to the deck's high power plays, and Enchantress can negate it entirely.
Surtur Deck
- Zabu
- Zero
- Armor
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Cosmo
- Surtur
- Starbrand
- Ares
- Attuma
- Crossbones
- Cull Obsidian
- Skaar
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This deck is more expensive, featuring four Series 5 cards. Sam Wilson and Cull Obsidian synergize well, with Surtur and Ares forming the core engine. Starbrand enables curve manipulation, potentially reducing Skaar's cost to 1 by playing Starbrand alongside Ares, Attuma, and Crossbones on turns 4 and 5. Zero mitigates the negative effects of Starbrand and Attuma. The challenge lies in optimal Starbrand placement; ideally, playing Surtur first, then holding Starbrand for a final turn alongside Zero and Skaar, although this isn't always feasible.
Should You Use Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens on Starbrand?
Starbrand's viability is uncertain given recent meta shifts with Agamotto and Eson. The effectiveness of Shuri Sauron and Surtur decks remains to be seen. It's advisable to wait and observe how Starbrand performs before investing heavily.
Marvel Snap is available now.
