*Marvel Snap* is taking players on a thrilling journey back in time with the introduction of the Prehistoric Avengers season. The highlight of this season is undoubtedly the Season Pass card, Agamotto, an ancient sorcerer linked to Doctor Strange. Here’s a detailed look at how to maximize Agamotto's potential with the best decks in *Marvel Snap*.
How Agamotto Works in Marvel Snap
Agamotto is a 5-cost, 10-power card with an intriguing ability: “Game Start: Shuffle 4 Ancient Arcana into your deck.” These Ancient Arcana cards are:
- Temporal Manipulation: A 1-cost card that reads: “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: “On Reveal: Afflict an enemy card here with -5 Power and move it right. (Banish this.)”
- Bolts of Balthakk: A 3-cost card that states: “On Reveal: Next turn, you get +4 Energy. (Banish this.)”
- Images of Ikonn: A 4-cost card with: “On Reveal: Transform your other cards here into copies of the highest-Power one. (Banish this.)”
The Ancient Arcana are unique in that they lack a Power cost and feature the new keyword "Banish," which means they disappear after use without entering the discard or destroy piles. This mechanic allows synergy with cards like Wong but not with Odin, King Etri, Ravonna Renslayer, or Mister Negative. Agamotto's versatility makes him challenging to fit into a single archetype, as he dilutes deck consistency but offers significant strategic depth.
Best Day One Agamotto Decks in Marvel Snap
While Agamotto is expected to carve out his own archetype in due time, he currently fits well into two types of decks: Wiccan Control and Push Scream.
Wiccan Control Deck
The Wiccan Control deck is as follows:
- 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 heavy on Series 5 cards, with Quicksilver being the only non-Series 5 card. It's an expensive list, but most cards can be swapped for similar-cost alternatives if needed. Bolts of Balthakk helps mitigate the risk of missing Wiccan by providing extra energy, while other Ancient Arcana like Temporal Manipulation and Images of Ikonn enhance the deck’s strategy, especially by amplifying the effects of cards like Cassandra Nova and Galacta.
Push Scream Deck
The Push Scream deck includes:
- 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, with alternatives like Nightcrawler for Hydra Bob and Jeff for Iron Patriot. Agamotto's synergy with Wombs of Watoomb and the potential for multiple Screams or Cannonballs via Images of Ikonn adds unpredictability and strategic depth to the deck, making it a formidable choice against certain opponents.
Should You Buy the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass?
Agamotto is a powerful addition to *Marvel Snap*, akin to Thanos or Arishem. His ability to disrupt and dominate with the right synergies could make him a staple in various decks. If you have the budget for the $9.99 Season Pass, Agamotto is a worthwhile investment, especially considering his potential to shape future meta strategies.
And there you have it—the best Agamotto decks to enhance your gameplay in *Marvel Snap*.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*