Marvel Snap's second anniversary brings us another twist on a classic character: Doctor Doom's 2099 variant. This guide explores optimal Doom 2099 decks for maximizing his potential.
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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.
The strategy revolves around playing exactly one card per turn after summoning Doom 2099. Early placement of Doom 2099 can yield three DoomBot 2099s, significantly boosting power. Adding Doctor Doom on the final turn further amplifies this effect.
Theoretically, Doom 2099 functions as a 17-power card if his conditions are met consistently, with even greater potential through early play or Magik's game extension.
However, two drawbacks exist. First, the random placement of DoomBot 2099s can be detrimental, potentially handing your opponent a location. Second, Enchantress (recently buffed) completely negates DoomBot 2099's power boost.
Top-Tier Doom 2099 Decks for Launch
Doom 2099's one-card-per-turn requirement revitalizes Spectrum Ongoing decks. Consider this budget-friendly option:
Ant-Man, Goose, Psylocke, Captain America, Cosmo, Electro, Doom 2099, Wong, Klaw, Doctor Doom, Spectrum, Onslaught [Untapped deck link here]
This deck offers flexibility. Early Doom 2099 with Psylocke enables powerful Wong/Klaw/Doctor Doom combinations. Alternatively, an Electro-centric strategy utilizes high-cost cards (like Onslaught) synergizing with DoomBot 2099s and Spectrum. Cosmo protects against Enchantress.
A Patriot-style deck also incorporates Doom 2099 effectively:
Ant-Man, Zabu, Dazzler, Mister Sinister, Patriot, Brood, Doom 2099, Super Skrull, Iron Lad, Blue Marvel, Doctor Doom, Spectrum [Untapped deck link here]
This inexpensive deck leverages Patriot's power, utilizing Mister Sinister and Brood early, then transitioning to Doom 2099, Blue Marvel, and Doctor Doom. Zabu discounts 4-cost cards for early game flexibility. Strategic skipping of DoomBot 2099 spawns allows for two 3-cost cards (like Patriot and discounted Iron Lad) on the final turn. Super Skrull counters opposing Doom 2099 decks. However, this deck remains vulnerable to Enchantress.
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Is Doom 2099 Worth the Investment?
While Daken and Miek (released alongside Doom 2099) are relatively weak, Doom 2099 himself is a worthwhile acquisition. His power and deck-building affordability guarantee his meta relevance. Prioritize Collector's Tokens if available, but don't hesitate to obtain Doom 2099 this month – he's poised to be a legendary card in Marvel Snap's history, unless nerfed.
These are the top Doom 2099 decks currently available in Marvel Snap.
Marvel Snap is available now.
