Best Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap's second anniversary brings us a new twist on a classic villain: Doctor Doom 2099. This powerful card is shaking up the meta, and this guide explores the best ways to utilize him.

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How Doctor Doom 2099 Works in Marvel Snap

Doctor Doom 2099 is a 4-cost, 2-power card with a unique ability: After each turn, if you played exactly one card, a DoomBot 2099 is added to a random location. These DoomBot 2099s (also 4-cost, 2-power) provide an ongoing +1 power buff to other DoomBots and Doctor Doom himself, including the classic version.

The strategy revolves around playing a single card per turn to maximize DoomBot 2099 deployment. A perfectly executed strategy can yield a 4-cost card with over 17 power, potentially much higher with early play or extended game length via cards like Magik.

However, there are drawbacks. DoomBot 2099 placement is random, potentially hindering your strategy. Furthermore, Enchantress completely negates their power boost, making her a significant counter.

Best Doctor Doom 2099 Decks in Marvel Snap

Doctor Doom 2099's one-card-per-turn requirement synergizes well with several deck archetypes, particularly those featuring ongoing effects. Here are two examples:

Deck 1: Spectrum Ongoing

This budget-friendly deck (only Doom 2099 is a Series 5 card) leverages early plays like Psylocke or Electro to accelerate Doom 2099's deployment. Victory strategies include using Psylocke to enable powerful Wong/Klaw/Doctor Doom combos or using Electro to power up high-cost cards like Onslaught alongside DoomBot 2099s and Spectrum. Cosmo provides crucial protection against Enchantress. The deck's flexibility allows for adaptation if Doom 2099 isn't played early.

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

Deck 2: Patriot

This similarly inexpensive deck (again, only Doom 2099 is Series 5) utilizes the Patriot strategy, playing cards like Mister Sinister and Brood early before deploying Doom 2099. Blue Marvel and Doctor Doom follow, maximizing power. Zabu provides cost reduction for early game flexibility. The deck allows for strategic deviations; skipping a DoomBot 2099 spawn to play two 3-cost cards like Patriot and a discounted Iron Lad on the final turn is a viable option. However, this deck is highly vulnerable to Enchantress, necessitating the inclusion of Super Skrull as a counter.

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

Is Doctor Doom 2099 Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?

Despite the relative weakness of Daken and Miek (released alongside Doom 2099 in Spotlight Caches), Doctor Doom 2099 is a worthwhile investment. His power and deck-building versatility almost guarantee his meta relevance. Using Collector's Tokens is preferable, but don't hesitate to acquire him this month – he's poised to become one of Marvel Snap's most impactful cards.

Marvel Snap is available now.