*Marvel Snap* is taking players on a thrilling journey back in time with the Prehistoric Avengers season, introducing the powerful Season Pass card, Agamotto. As an ancient sorcerer linked to Doctor Strange, Agamotto is set to shake up the meta with his unique abilities. Let's dive into how Agamotto works and explore the best decks featuring this game-changing card.
How Agamotto Works in Marvel Snap
Agamotto is a 5-cost, 10-power card that brings a fresh mechanic to the game. At the start of the game, Agamotto shuffles four Ancient Arcana cards into your deck. These cards, devoid of a Power value, are classified as Skill cards and are banished after use, meaning they won't end up in your discard or destroy piles. Here's a breakdown of the Ancient Arcana:
- Temporal Manipulation: A 1-cost card that boosts Agamotto by +3 Power and returns him to your hand if not in play.
- Wombs of Watoomb: A 2-cost card that afflicts an enemy card with -5 Power and moves it right.
- Bolts of Balthakk: A 3-cost card that grants +4 Energy on your next turn.
- Images of Ikonn: A 4-cost card that transforms other cards in the location into copies of the highest-Power card present.
These Ancient Arcana introduce a new keyword, "Banish," which means they are removed from play after their effect is resolved. This unique mechanic allows for strategic combos with cards like Wong, but excludes interactions with Odin, King Etri, Ravonna Renslayer, and Mister Negative. Agamotto's versatility makes him a challenging fit into specific archetypes, as his presence dilutes a deck's focus.
Best Day One Agamotto Decks in Marvel Snap
While Agamotto may eventually carve out his own archetype, he currently synergizes well with two types of decks: Wiccan Control and Push Scream. Let's explore the Wiccan Control deck first:
- 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, making it an investment for players who have been keeping up with season passes. Bolts of Balthakk in this deck provides a crucial energy boost, allowing for powerful plays even if Wiccan is missed on turn 4. Temporal Manipulation helps pull Agamotto early, while Wombs of Watoomb offers disruption. Images of Ikonn can amplify the power of cards like Cassandra Nova, Wiccan, or Galacta, significantly impacting the game's outcome.
For those interested in the Push Scream deck, here's the lineup:
- 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, but offers flexibility with substitutes like Nightcrawler for Hydra Bob and Jeff for Iron Patriot. Agamotto's presence in this deck adds unpredictability, with Temporal Manipulation setting up strong turn 6 plays and Images of Ikonn multiplying the impact of key cards like Scream, Spider-Man, or Cannonball.
Should You Buy the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass?
Agamotto's potential to rival cards like Thanos or Arishem in power and versatility makes him a worthwhile addition to any collection. If he remains un-nerfed, expect him to influence the meta significantly, offering new strategies and synergies. For $9.99, securing Agamotto through the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass is a smart move for players looking to stay ahead in the game.
And those are the best Agamotto decks in *Marvel Snap*. Whether you choose Wiccan Control or Push Scream, Agamotto's inclusion promises dynamic gameplay and exciting new possibilities.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*
