Best Eson Decks in Marvel Snap

Eson, a new Celestial card similar to Arishem, joins Marvel Snap, but his impact might be less game-changing. This guide explores optimal Eson decks.

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How Eson Works in Marvel Snap

Eson is a 6-cost, 10-power card with the ability: "End of Turn: Put a created card from your hand here." "Created cards" are generated by cards like White Queen or Arishem—cards not initially in your deck. This limits Eson's ability; it won't pull non-created cards.

Eson's high cost necessitates ramp cards like Electro, Wave, and Luna Snow for early deployment and maximum value. The primary counter isn't Gorgon (ineffective), but rather flooding your opponent's hand with undesirable cards (rocks, Sentinels from Master Mold).

Top Day-One Eson Decks in Marvel Snap

Eson synergizes best with Arishem. An Eson deck without Arishem is suboptimal. Arishem enables a turn 5 Eson play, yielding two free card draws. Here's a sample deck:

Iron Patriot, Valentina, Luke Cage, Doom 2099, Shang-Chi, Enchantress, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Legion, Doctor Doom, Mockingbird, Eson, Arishem [Untapped Deck Link]

Series 5 cards (Iron Patriot, Valentina, Doom 2099, Daughter of Galactus, Mockingbird, Arishem) are included. Only Doom 2099 and Arishem are arguably essential; Jeff, Agent Coulson, and Blob are viable substitutions.

Eson serves as an alternative win condition if Mockingbird isn't drawn or high-power cards aren't generated. Arishem-generated cards can be played after Eson's turn 5 deployment. If no draws occur, Doctor Doom can replace Eson. Avoid playing Eson beyond turn 3; turn 5 is ideal. Note the anti-synergy between Eson and Doom 2099; choose your game plan accordingly.

Integrating Eson into other decks is challenging. However, a hand-generation deck (similar to older Devil Dinosaur decks, but without Devil Dinosaur) might work:

Maria Hill, Quinjet, Iron Patriot, Peni Parker, Valentina, Victoria Hand, Agent Coulson, White Queen, Luna Snow, Wiccan, Mockingbird, Eson [Untapped Deck Link]

Series 5 cards (Iron Patriot, Peni Parker, Valentina, Victoria Hand, Luna Snow, Wiccan, Mockingbird) are present. Wiccan is crucial; others are replaceable (Sentinel, Psylocke, Wave).

This deck aims for a turn 4 Wiccan play, using Quinjet to discount hand-generated cards. Play cheaper cards before Eson draws expensive ones. Mockingbird provides a power boost; Peni Parker and Luna Snow facilitate early Eson deployment. Playlines are highly variable due to card generation, resulting in inconsistency but high entertainment value.

Should You Invest in Eson?

If resources are limited and you don't use Arishem, acquiring Eson is likely unwise, especially with upcoming cards like Starbrand and Khonshu. However, if you frequently play Arishem, Eson is a worthwhile addition.

These are the top Eson decks in Marvel Snap. Marvel Snap is currently available.