The Marvel universe boasts a roster of powerful, Hulk-esque characters, and now, Starbrand joins the fray in Marvel Snap. Let's dive into the best Starbrand decks currently available.

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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 the 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 he's not in. Because of this Ongoing effect, decks utilizing Starbrand often incorporate cards like Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress to mitigate the downside.

Shang-Chi single-handedly counters Starbrand, while synergies with Surtur are exceptional. However, his 3-cost placement makes him tricky to integrate into many decks, often competing with Surtur or Sauron for the same slot.

Best Day One Starbrand Decks in Marvel Snap

Starbrand fits surprisingly well into a couple of existing deck archetypes: Shuri Sauron and Surtur. Let's explore if he can revitalize these classic 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 features only Ares as a Series 5 card (easily replaceable with Vision). It leverages Zabu's ability, making him slightly preferable to traditional move cards. The strategy is straightforward: neutralize the negative effects of your Ongoing cards with Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress; boost a lane with Shuri into a high-power card like Red Skull; and finally, copy that power with Taskmaster. Zabu provides flexibility, allowing you to play Shuri alongside Starbrand or Ares for surprising power spikes. Starbrand's drawback is less impactful due to the high power plays this deck generates, and Enchantress can negate the opponent's power boost.

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, containing four Series 5 cards. Sam Wilson and Cull Obsidian create synergy, while Surtur and Ares are crucial for high-level play. Starbrand allows for a potential 1-cost Skaar by playing Starbrand followed by two of Ares, Attuma, or Crossbones on turns 4 and 5. Zero mitigates the drawbacks of Starbrand and Attuma. The key is mastering Starbrand's timing, ideally playing Surtur first and holding Starbrand for the final turn with Zero and Skaar, although this won't always be feasible.

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

Starbrand's viability is uncertain. Recent power spikes from cards like Agamotto and Eson have significantly shifted the meta. Whether Shuri Sauron and Surtur decks can compete remains to be seen. Wait a few days to observe the meta before investing resources.

Marvel Snap is available now.