*Marvel Snap* is taking a journey back in time with its Prehistoric Avengers season, introducing Agamotto, an ancient sorcerer linked to Doctor Strange, as the Season Pass card. Agamotto is poised to be one of the most powerful additions to the game. Let's dive into the best Agamotto decks in *Marvel Snap*.
How Agamotto Works in Marvel Snap
Agamotto is a 5-cost card with 10 power, featuring an ability that activates at the start of the game: "Shuffle 4 Ancient Arcana into your deck." These Ancient Arcana cards are unique and include:
- Temporal Manipulation: A 1-cost card with the ability "On Reveal: Give Agamotto +3 Power. Put him into your hand if he’s not in play. (Banish this.)"
- Wombs of Watoomb: A 2-cost card with the ability "On Reveal: Afflict an enemy card here with -5 Power and move it right. (Banish this.)"
- Bolts of Balthakk: A 3-cost card with the ability "On Reveal: Next turn, you get +4 Energy. (Banish this.)"
- Images of Ikonn: A 4-cost card with the ability "On Reveal: Transform your other cards here into copies of the highest-Power one. (Banish this.)"
The Ancient Arcana cards are notable for not having a Power cost and featuring the new keyword "Banish." This means they are classified as Skill cards, not character cards, and are removed from play after their effect is triggered, without entering the discard or destroy piles. This mechanic prevents them from being reused or affected by certain cards like Odin or King Etri, but they can synergize well with Wong.
Agamotto's versatility makes him challenging to fit neatly into a single archetype, as his deck-diluting nature can disrupt specific game plans.
Best Day One Agamotto Decks in Marvel Snap
While Agamotto may eventually form his own archetype, he fits well into existing decks such as Wiccan Control and Push Scream. Here's a look at the Wiccan Control deck:
- Quicksilver
- Hydra Bob
- Hawkeye
- Kate Bishop
- Iron Patriot
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Cassandra Nova
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Copycat
- Galacta
- Wiccan
- Agamotto
- Alioth
This deck is expensive, featuring multiple Series 5 cards, making it less accessible for players who haven't kept up with season passes. However, most cards can be substituted with similar-cost alternatives, except for Galacta, Wiccan, and Agamotto. Bolts of Balthakk's energy boost helps mitigate the dilution effect, ensuring an impactful endgame even if Wiccan is missed. The other Ancient Arcana cards enhance this deck's strategy, with Temporal Manipulation pulling Agamotto early, Wombs of Watoomb disrupting opponents, and Images of Ikonn amplifying powerful cards like Cassandra Nova or Galacta.
For the Push Scream deck, consider this composition:
- Hydra Bob
- Scream
- Iron Patriot
- Kraven
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Spider-Man
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Miles Morales
- Spider-Man
- Stegron
- Cannonball
- Agamotto
This deck also leans on Series 5 cards, but substitutions like Nightcrawler for Hydra Bob and Jeff for Iron Patriot can be made. Agamotto's addition makes the deck less predictable and provides strategic outs against opponents using Luke Cage and Shadow King. Temporal Manipulation and Images of Ikonn particularly shine, enabling powerful plays with Scream, Spider-Man, or Cannonball.
Should You Buy the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass?
Agamotto, if not nerfed, is comparable to heavy hitters like Thanos or Arishem, likely to weave in and out of the meta with potent synergies. Anticipating his potential to form a new archetype, securing Agamotto for $9.99 USD is a smart move for players looking to stay ahead of the curve.
And those are the best Agamotto decks in *Marvel Snap*. Enjoy exploring these powerful new strategies and see how Agamotto can elevate your gameplay.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*
