Best Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap's Second Anniversary Brings Doctor Doom 2099: Top Deck Strategies

Marvel Snap continues its second-year run by introducing alternative versions of beloved characters. This time, it's the formidable Doctor Doom, with his futuristic 2099 variant. This guide explores the most effective Doom 2099 decks.

Understanding Doctor Doom 2099

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." DoomBot 2099 (also 4-cost, 2-power) boasts the ability: "Ongoing: Your other DoomBots and Doom have +1 Power." Crucially, this buff applies to both DoomBot 2099s and regular Doctor Doom.

Playing one card per turn maximizes Doom 2099's potential. Early deployment can yield three DoomBot 2099s, adding significant power. Strategic use with cards like Magik can further enhance its impact. In optimal scenarios, Doom 2099 functions as a 17-power card, potentially even more with early play or game extension.

However, two drawbacks exist: DoomBot 2099 placement is random, potentially hindering your strategy. Furthermore, the recently buffed Enchantress completely negates DoomBot 2099's power boost.

Top Doctor Doom 2099 Decks

Doom 2099's one-card-per-turn requirement revitalizes Spectrum Ongoing decks. Here are two examples:

Deck 1: Budget-Friendly Spectrum Focus

• Ant-Man
• Goose
• Psylocke
• Captain America
• Cosmo
• Electro
• Doom 2099
• Wong
• Klaw
• Doctor Doom
• Spectrum
• Onslaught

This affordable deck (only Doom 2099 is a Series 5 card) offers flexibility. Early Doom 2099 deployment with Psylocke or Electro provides significant power. Psylocke allows for powerful Wong, Klaw, and Doctor Doom combinations. Electro enables the placement of high-cost cards like Onslaught alongside DoomBot 2099s and Spectrum. If Doom 2099's early play doesn't materialize, the deck can pivot to a strategy centered around Doctor Doom or Spectrum's buffs. Cosmo is essential for mitigating Enchantress's impact.

Deck 2: Patriot-Style Strategy

• Ant-Man
• Zabu
• Dazzler
• Mister Sinister
• Patriot
• Brood
• Doom 2099
• Super Skrull
• Iron Lad
• Blue Marvel
• Doctor Doom
• Spectrum

This equally budget-friendly deck (again, only Doom 2099 is Series 5) utilizes a Patriot-style approach. Early-game cards like Mister Sinister and Brood set the stage for Doom 2099, followed by Blue Marvel and Doctor Doom or Spectrum. Zabu discounts 4-cost cards for early plays. Flexibility is key; you can forgo additional DoomBot 2099 spawns to play two 3-cost cards like Patriot and a discounted Iron Lad on the final turn. However, this deck is vulnerable to Enchantress, and Super Skrull is included to counter other Doom 2099 decks.

Is Doom 2099 Worth the Investment?

While the cards accompanying Doom 2099 in Spotlight Caches (Daken and Miek) are relatively weak, Doom 2099 himself is a worthwhile acquisition. His power and deck-building affordability make him a potential meta staple. Use Collector's Tokens if available, but securing Doom 2099 is highly recommended. He's poised to become a legendary card in Marvel Snap, barring any nerfs.

Marvel Snap is available now.