Best Starbrand Decks in Marvel Snap

The Marvel universe is brimming with hulking behemoths, and now, Starbrand joins the ranks of *Marvel Snap*. This powerhouse character brings a unique dynamic to the game, and we're diving into the best Starbrand decks to maximize his potential.

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• How Starbrand Works in Marvel Snap
• Best Day One Starbrand Decks in Marvel Snap
• Should You Use Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens on Starbrand?

How Starbrand Works in Marvel Snap

Starbrand is a 3-cost, 10-power card with a potent Ongoing ability: “Ongoing: Your opponent has +3 Power at each other location.” Unlike Mister Fantastic, this effect isn't limited to adjacent locations; Starbrand grants power to every location except the one he occupies. This makes him a tricky card to play effectively. Decks utilizing Starbrand often incorporate cards like Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress to mitigate this opponent power boost.

Shang-Chi single-handedly counters Starbrand, while synergies with Surtur are exceptional. However, his 3-cost placement creates some deck-building challenges, often competing with other powerful 3-cost cards like Sauron or Surtur themselves.

Best Day One Starbrand Decks in Marvel Snap

Starbrand integrates surprisingly well into existing archetypes: Shuri Sauron and Surtur decks. Let's explore how he enhances these strategies:

Shuri Sauron Deck

• Zabu
• Zero
• Armor
• Lizard
• Sauron
• Starbrand
• Shuri
• Ares
• Enchantress
• Typhoid Mary
• Red Skull
• Taskmaster

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This budget-friendly deck (only Ares is a Series 5 card) utilizes Zabu for optimal curve management, surpassing the traditional Ebony Maw inclusion due to Taskmaster's cost increase. The strategy remains consistent: neutralize negative Ongoing effects with Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress; boost a lane with Shuri; and copy the high power with Taskmaster. Starbrand's opponent power buff is less impactful given Shuri's high power plays. Enchantress can further negate the opponent's power gain by hitting an opposing Ongoing card.

Surtur Deck

• Zabu
• Zero
• Armor
• Sam Wilson
• Captain America
• Cosmo
• Surtur
• Starbrand
• Ares
• Attuma
• Crossbones
• Cull Obsidian
• Skaar

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This deck is more expensive, featuring four Series 5 cards. Sam Wilson and Cull Obsidian synergize well, while Surtur and Ares are crucial components. Starbrand's inclusion allows for a reduced Skaar cost by strategically playing Starbrand alongside Ares, Attuma, and Crossbones on turns 4 and 5. Zero mitigates the negative effects of Starbrand and Attuma. The key challenge lies in timing Starbrand's play, ideally alongside Zero and Skaar on the final turn, but adaptability is key.

Should You Use Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens on Starbrand?

Starbrand's effectiveness is still being assessed. Recent meta shifts with Agamotto and Eson, and nerfs to Aero and Skaar, impact the viability of both Shuri Sauron and Surtur decks. It's advisable to wait and observe his performance before committing valuable resources.

Marvel Snap is available to play now.