Get ready, *Marvel Snap* enthusiasts, because another Celestial powerhouse, Eson, is making his grand entrance into the game. While he may not shake the meta as much as his protege Arishem, Eson still brings unique strategies to the table. Let's dive into the best Eson decks in *Marvel Snap* and see how you can leverage his abilities to dominate the battlefield.
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- How Eson Works in Marvel Snap
- Best Day One Eson Decks in Marvel Snap
- Should You Spend Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens on Eson?
How Eson Works in Marvel Snap
Eson is a 6-cost, 10-power card with an intriguing ability: "End of Turn: Put a created card from your hand here." A created card is one generated during the game, such as those from White Queen or Arishem, rather than one that started in your deck. This means you can strategically use Eson to pull these generated cards onto the board, enhancing your gameplay.
Given Eson's high cost, you'll need to employ ramp cards like Electro, Wave, and Luna Snow to play him earlier and maximize his impact. The only direct counter to Eson is filling your opponent's hand with unwanted cards, such as rocks or Sentinels from Master Mold, as Gorgon won't affect him.
Best Day One Eson Decks in Marvel Snap
Eson synergizes well with Arishem, making them a dynamic duo. Playing Eson without Arishem might not be as effective, as Arishem allows you to play Eson on turn 5 and get two free pulls. Here's a recommended deck list:
- Iron Patriot
- Valentina
- Luke Cage
- Doom 2088
- Shang-Chi
- Enchantress
- Galacta Daughter of Galactus
- Legion
- Doctor Doom
- Mockingbird
- Eson
- Arishem
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The Series 5 cards in this deck are Iron Patriot, Valentina, Doom 2099, Galacta Daughter of Galactus, Mockingbird, and Arishem. However, only Doom 2099 and Arishem are essential for this strategy. You can experiment with other cards like Jeff, Agent Coulson, and Blob to tailor the deck to your playstyle.
Eson serves as an alternative lane-winning condition if you don't draw Mockingbird or generate high-power cards. You can save Arishem's generated cards for after playing Eson on turn 5, giving you two turns to pull them out. If you don't have any pulls, you can opt for Doctor Doom instead.
Keep in mind that playing Eson for more than three turns isn't ideal, so getting him out on turn 5 is optimal. Also, be aware of his anti-synergy with Doom 2099, and decide your game plan before playing either card.
Finding another deck for Eson can be challenging, but a hand-generation deck similar to the old Devil Dinosaur lists might work, minus the Devil Dinosaur. Here's another deck list:
- Maria Hill
- Quinjet
- Iron Patriot
- Peni Parker
- Valentina
- Victoria Hand
- Agent Coulson
- White Queen
- Luna Snow
- Wiccan
- Mockingbird
- Eson
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The Series 5 cards in this deck are Iron Patriot, Peni Parker, Valentina, Victoria Hand, Luna Snow, Wiccan, and Mockingbird. Wiccan is crucial for this deck, while the others can be swapped with cards like Sentinel, Psylocke, and Wave.
The goal is to play Wiccan on turn 4, discounting your hand-generated cards with Quinjet to play the cheaper ones before Eson pulls the more expensive ones late in the game. Mockingbird adds another power spike, while Peni Parker and Luna Snow help ramp Eson out early. This deck's playlines will vary greatly as you generate cards, making it both inconsistent and incredibly fun.
Should You Spend Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens on Eson?
If you're low on resources and not an Arishem player, it might not be wise to invest in Eson, especially with other promising cards like Starbrand and Khonshu on the horizon. However, if you're an avid Arishem player, Eson is a must-have addition to your collection.
And there you have it—the best Eson decks in *Marvel Snap*. Whether you're looking to dominate with Arishem or experiment with hand-generation strategies, Eson offers exciting new possibilities. Get ready to harness the power of the Celestials and conquer the Snap universe!
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*
