Marvel enthusiasts might be excited to see another lesser-known villain, Diamondback, slither her way into *Marvel Snap*. Often teetering on the edge of heroism, Diamondback brings a unique twist to the game. Here's a deep dive into the best Diamondback decks you can play in *Marvel Snap*.

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• How Diamondback Works in Marvel Snap
• Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap
• Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?

How Diamondback Works in Marvel Snap

Diamondback enters the fray as a 3-cost, 3-power card with an intriguing ability: “Ongoing: Enemy cards here afflicted with negative Power have an additional -2 Power.” This ability synergizes perfectly with Marvel Snap's array of cards that can afflict negative power, such as US. Agent, Man Thing, Scorpion, Hazmat, Cassandra Nova, Scream, and Bullseye. To maximize her effectiveness, you'll want her to affect at least two cards, turning her into a formidable 7-power card. However, keep in mind that Luke Cage can completely neutralize her, while Enchantress and Rogue can swiftly dismantle her strategy.

Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap

Despite her seemingly niche role, Diamondback can be a versatile asset in various competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. She's likely to shine brightest in Toxic Ajax and High Evolutionary decks, which share similar strategies. Here are two distinct decks where Diamondback can excel: Scream Move and Toxic Ajax.

Scream Move Deck:

• Kingpin
• Scream
• Kraven
• Sam Wilson Captain America
• Spider-Man
• Diamondback
• Rocket Raccoon and Groot
• Polaris
• Doom 2099
• Aero
• Doctor Doom
• Magneto

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The Series 5 cards in this deck are Scream, Sam Wilson Captain America, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, and Doom 2099. Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot are crucial for the deck's success. If you haven't acquired Sam Wilson, consider replacing him with another affliction card like Scorpion.

The strategy is to manipulate your opponent's cards across the board while afflicting them with Kingpin and Scream. Diamondback can be played in the same lane as Kingpin to dominate that location, reducing the power of cards moved there by an additional -4. The deck's second half features a Doom 2099 package, allowing you to end games with powerful plays involving Aero, Doctor Doom, or Magneto, bolstered by Doombot and any affliction from card movement.

Toxic Ajax Deck:

• Silver Sable
• Hazmat
• US Agent
• Luke Cage
• Rogue
• Diamondback
• Red Guardian
• Rocket Raccoon and Groot
• Malekith
• Anti-Venom
• Man-Thing
• Ajax

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This deck is packed with Series 5 cards, including Silver Sable, US Agent, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Malekith, Anti-Venom, and Ajax. While Silver Sable can be swapped for Nebula, the rest are essential for optimal performance. It's a costly but potent deck.

The aim is to amplify Ajax's power using your array of affliction cards. Sometimes, you might want to avoid playing Luke Cage to boost Ajax's power further. Malekith can pull cards like Hazmat and Diamondback for significant power spikes, and Anti-Venom can deliver a surprising power surge in the game's final turns.

Rogue is included to counter the prevalent Luke Cage, which can otherwise dismantle this deck's strategy.

Is Diamondback Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?

Diamondback is a valuable addition if you already have most affliction-style cards for an Ajax deck or if you're a fan of Scream decks. However, if you tend to avoid such decks or lack essential cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, you might want to pass on her. Her utility is primarily confined to these high-cost, affliction-based decks.

And that's your guide to the best Diamondback decks in Marvel Snap.

Marvel Snap is available to play now.