*Marvel Snap* is taking players on a thrilling journey back in time with the introduction of the Prehistoric Avengers season. The spotlight shines on Agamotto, a potent 5-cost, 10-power card, and the star of the Season Pass. This ancient sorcerer, closely linked with Doctor Strange, is set to revolutionize gameplay with his unique ability: "Game Start: Shuffle 4 Ancient Arcana into your deck."
The Ancient Arcana cards that Agamotto introduces are:
- Temporal Manipulation: A 1-cost card that enhances Agamotto by +3 Power and returns him to your hand if not in play. (Banish this.)
- Wombs of Watoomb: A 2-cost card that weakens an enemy card by -5 Power and moves it right. (Banish this.)
- Bolts of Balthakk: A 3-cost card that grants +4 Energy on your next turn. (Banish this.)
- Images of Ikonn: A 4-cost card that transforms other cards in its location into copies of the highest-Power card. (Banish this.)
These Ancient Arcana cards, classified as Skill cards due to their lack of Power cost, introduce a new keyword, "Banish," indicating they disappear after use without entering the discard or destroy piles. This feature allows for strategic combos, such as with Wong, but excludes interactions with Odin, King Etri, Ravonna Renslayer, and Mister Negative. Agamotto's versatility makes him a challenging card to pin to a single archetype, as his deck-diluting nature demands innovative deck-building approaches.
Best Day One Agamotto Decks in Marvel Snap
Agamotto is poised to carve out his own niche, but for immediate impact, he fits seamlessly into two distinct deck types: Wiccan Control and Push Scream. Here's how you can leverage Agamotto in a Wiccan Control deck:
- 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, though expensive with several Series 5 cards, can be adapted by swapping most cards for similar-cost alternatives, except for Quicksilver, which remains the only non-Series 5 card. Bolts of Balthakk's energy boost complements Wiccan's strategy, allowing for impactful end-game plays even if Wiccan is not drawn early. Temporal Manipulation aids in early Agamotto retrieval, while Wombs of Watoomb and Images of Ikonn amplify the deck's disruptive and multiplicative capabilities, particularly with cards like Cassandra Nova and Galacta.
Agamotto also enhances last month's top deck, Scream Push:
- 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 heavy on Series 5 cards, can be adjusted by replacing Hydra Bob with Nightcrawler and Iron Patriot with Jeff. Agamotto's synergy with Wombs of Watoomb and the potential of Temporal Manipulation and Images of Ikonn to create multiple powerful cards like Scream, Spider-Man, or Cannonball, makes this deck less predictable and more adaptable against tough opponents.
Should You Buy the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass?
Agamotto, if not nerfed, is poised to be a game-changer akin to Thanos or Arishem, likely shifting in and out of the meta with his powerful synergies. As he's expected to eventually form his own archetype, grabbing the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass for $9.99 USD is a worthwhile investment for players looking to stay ahead of the curve.
And there you have it—the best Agamotto decks to dominate in *Marvel Snap*. With his unique abilities and the potential to reshape the meta, Agamotto is a card you won't want to miss out on.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*