Get ready, *Marvel Snap* fans, because a new Celestial, Eson, is entering the fray. Although he may not be as game-changing as Arishem, Eson brings unique strategies to the table. Let's dive into the best Eson decks and see if he's worth your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens.
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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" refers to any card generated during the game, such as those from White Queen or Arishem, rather than cards that started in your deck. This gives you some control over which cards Eson can bring to the board.
Given Eson's 6-cost nature, you'll need assistance from ramp cards like Electro, Wave, and Luna Snow to deploy him earlier and maximize his impact. The primary counter to Eson involves filling your opponent's hand with less desirable cards, such as rocks or Sentinels from Master Mold.
Best Day One Eson Decks in Marvel Snap
--------------------------------------Eson synergizes exceptionally well with Arishem. To get the most out of him, you should ideally pair these two titans. Here's a powerful deck list to get you started:
- Iron Patriot
- Valentina
- Luke Cage
- Doom 2088
- Shang-Chi
- Enchantress
- Galacta Daughter of Galactus
- Legion
- Doctor Doom
- Mockingbird
- Eson
- Arishem
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This deck includes Series 5 cards like Iron Patriot, Valentina, Doom 2099, Galacta Daughter of Galactus, Mockingbird, and Arishem. While Doom 2099 and Arishem are crucial, you can substitute other cards like Jeff, Agent Coulson, and Blob for flexibility.
Eson serves as an alternative lane-winning condition if you don't draw Mockingbird or generate high-power cards. By saving Arishem-generated cards until after playing Eson on turn 5, you can maximize your pulls over two turns. If no suitable cards are available, consider skipping Eson and opting for Doctor Doom instead.
Note that playing Eson for more than 3 turns is less optimal, and he has anti-synergy with Doom 2099. Therefore, decide your game plan before playing either card.
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For another approach, consider a hand-generation deck reminiscent of the old Devil Dinosaur lists but without Devil Dinosaur himself:
- Maria Hill
- Quinjet
- Iron Patriot
- Peni Parker
- Valentina
- Victoria Hand
- Agent Coulson
- White Queen
- Luna Snow
- Wiccan
- Mockingbird
- Eson
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This deck features Series 5 cards such as Iron Patriot, Peni Parker, Valentina, Victoria Hand, Luna Snow, Wiccan, and Mockingbird. Wiccan is essential, but the other cards can be swapped with options like Sentinel, Psylocke, and Wave.
The goal here is to play Wiccan on turn 4, using Quinjet to discount hand-generated cards. You'll then play the cheaper cards before Eson pulls the more expensive ones later in the game. Mockingbird provides a power spike, while Peni Parker and Luna Snow help ramp Eson out early. This deck's playlines will vary greatly with each card generation, offering both inconsistency and exciting gameplay.
Should You Spend Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens on Eson?
--------------------------------------------------------------------If you're short on resources and not an Arishem player, it might not be the best time to invest in Eson, especially with other promising cards like Starbrand and Khonshu on the horizon. However, if you're deeply invested in Arishem decks, Eson is a clear choice.
And there you have it—the best Eson decks in Marvel Snap. Whether you're aiming to dominate with Celestial synergy or experimenting with hand-generation strategies, Eson adds a new dimension to your gameplay.
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