*Marvel Snap* is taking players on a thrilling journey back in time with the Prehistoric Avengers season, introducing Agamotto, an ancient sorcerer linked to Doctor Strange. As the Season Pass card, Agamotto is poised to be one of the most impactful additions to the game. Here's a comprehensive look at how to leverage Agamotto in *Marvel Snap* and the best decks to use him in.
How Agamotto Works in Marvel Snap
Agamotto is a 5-cost, 10-power card with a unique ability: “Game Start: Shuffle 4 Ancient Arcana into your deck.” These Ancient Arcana cards, which include Temporal Manipulation, Wombs of Watoomb, Bolts of Balthakk, and Images of Ikonn, are essential to maximizing Agamotto's potential. They are Skill cards, lacking a power value and featuring the new keyword "Banish," which means they are removed from play after their effect is used, without entering the discard or destroy piles.
The Ancient Arcana each have distinct effects:
- Temporal Manipulation: A 1-cost card that boosts Agamotto by +3 Power and returns him to your hand if he’s not in play.
- Wombs of Watoomb: A 2-cost card that reduces an enemy card's power by -5 and moves it right.
- Bolts of Balthakk: A 3-cost card that grants you +4 Energy on the next turn.
- Images of Ikonn: A 4-cost card that transforms other cards at the same location into copies of the highest-Power card present.
These cards interact uniquely with other game mechanics. For example, they can be triggered by Wong but not by Odin. They also do not synergize with cards like King Etri, Ravonna Renslayer, or Mister Negative due to their lack of traditional power costs and their Banish effect. Agamotto's versatility makes him suitable for multiple deck archetypes, though he may dilute specific gameplans due to the varied effects of the Ancient Arcana.
Best Day One Agamotto Decks in Marvel Snap
Agamotto is expected to create his own archetype, but until that fully develops, he fits well into existing decks like Wiccan Control and Push Scream. Here’s a detailed look at the 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, which you can copy from Untapped, is quite expensive due to its high number of Series 5 cards. However, most cards, except Galacta, Wiccan, and Agamotto, can be substituted with similar-cost alternatives. The synergy between Agamotto and the Ancient Arcana is key here. Bolts of Balthakk helps maintain energy for late-game plays, while Temporal Manipulation ensures Agamotto's early presence on the board. Wombs of Watoomb disrupts opponents, and Images of Ikonn can amplify powerful effects like Cassandra Nova's or Wiccan's.
For those who enjoyed last month's Scream Push deck, Agamotto can enhance it as well:
Hydra Bob Scream Iron Patriot Kraven Sam Wilson Captain America Spider-Man Rocket Raccoon and Groot Miles Morales Spider-Man Stegron Cannonball Agamotto
You can copy this list from Untapped. This deck also includes many Series 5 cards, but substitutions like Nightcrawler for Hydra Bob and Jeff for Iron Patriot can be made. Agamotto adds unpredictability to the deck, particularly with the Images of Ikonn, allowing for multiple powerful plays that can disrupt opponents' strategies.
Should You Buy the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass?
Agamotto's power level is comparable to that of Thanos or Arishem, suggesting he will be a significant presence in the meta. Given his potential to form new archetypes and his strong synergies, investing in the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass for $9.99 is advisable if you're looking to stay competitive and enjoy experimenting with new strategies.
In conclusion, these are the best Agamotto decks to try in *Marvel Snap*. Whether you're aiming to control the board with Wiccan or push aggressively with Scream, Agamotto offers exciting new possibilities for your gameplay.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*
