Even the most dedicated Marvel fans might not recognize Diamondback, the newest villain to slither into Marvel Snap. However, like many female villains, she walks a blurry line between hero and villain, making her a fascinating addition to the game. Let's explore the best Diamondback decks.

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How Diamondback Works in Marvel Snap
Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap
Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?

How Diamondback Works in Marvel Snap

Diamondback is a 3-cost, 3-power card with the ability: “Ongoing: Enemy cards here afflicted with negative Power have an additional -2 Power.” This creates potent synergy with Marvel Snap's many negative-effect cards, such as U.S. Agent and Man-Thing. Scorpion, Hazmat, Cassandra Nova, Scream, Bullseye, and others also boost her effectiveness. Ideally, you'll hit at least two cards with her Ongoing effect, turning her into a 7-power card. However, be aware that Luke Cage completely negates her power, while Enchantress and Rogue significantly weaken her impact.

Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap

While seemingly niche, Diamondback surprisingly fits into several competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. She shines particularly in Toxic Ajax and High Evolutionary decks, which share similar compositions. Let's examine two distinct deck examples: Scream Move and Toxic Ajax.

Scream Move Deck

Kingpin, Scream, Kraven, Sam Wilson, Captain America, Spider-Man, Diamondback, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Polaris, Doom 2099, Aero, Doctor Doom, Magneto. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]

This deck features Series 5 cards: Scream, Sam Wilson, Captain America, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, and Doom 2099. Scream and Rocket Raccoon & Groot are essential; if you lack Sam Wilson, consider a substitute affliction card like Scorpion. The strategy involves manipulating opponent's cards with Kingpin and Scream, using Diamondback to maximize the negative power effect. The second half focuses on a Doom 2099 package for late-game power plays.

Toxic Ajax Deck

Silver Sable, Hazmat, U.S. Agent, Luke Cage, Rogue, Diamondback, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, Man-Thing, Ajax. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]

This deck is heavily reliant on Series 5 cards: Silver Sable, U.S. Agent, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, and Ajax. Silver Sable can be replaced with Nebula, but the others are crucial. The goal is to maximize Ajax's power using affliction cards. Sometimes, strategically not playing Luke Cage boosts Ajax further. Malekith provides power spikes, and Anti-Venom offers late-game surprises. Rogue counters the prevalent Luke Cage, a significant threat to this deck.

Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?

Diamondback is a valuable addition if you already own most affliction cards for an Ajax deck or frequently use Scream. However, if you avoid affliction decks or lack essential cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon & Groot, she's less worthwhile, as her effectiveness is limited to expensive deck types.

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