Diamondback, a lesser-known villain from the Marvel universe, has made her way into *Marvel Snap*, and like many female villains, she teeters on the edge of becoming a heroine. Here's a deep dive into the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap* that can help you dominate the game.

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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 is a 3-cost, 3-power card with an ongoing ability that reads: "Ongoing: Enemy cards here afflicted with negative Power have an additional -2 Power." This ability synergizes well with the many cards in *Marvel Snap* that can afflict negative power, such as U.S. Agent, Man-Thing, Scorpion, Hazmat, Cassandra Nova, Scream, and Bullseye. To maximize her potential, you'll want to hit at least two cards with her effect, effectively making her a 7-power card.

However, be wary of Luke Cage, who can completely negate her power, rendering her ineffective. Additionally, Enchantress and Rogue can swiftly neutralize her impact.

Best Diamondback Decks in Marvel Snap

Although Diamondback may seem like a niche card, she can be a powerful addition to various competitive decks, including Scream Move, Toxic Ajax, High Evolutionary, and Bullseye Discard. She is particularly effective in Toxic Ajax and High Evolutionary decks, but let's explore two distinct strategies: 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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This deck includes Series 5 cards like 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 don't have Sam Wilson, consider substituting with another affliction card like Scorpion.

The strategy involves manipulating your opponent's cards with Kingpin and Scream while using Diamondback to dominate a lane. By placing her in the same lane as Kingpin, you can reduce the power of cards moved there by -4, while Scream gains power elsewhere. The deck also features a Doom 2099 package, which helps in the final turns with Aero, Doctor Doom, or Magneto, combined with any afflictions from card movements.

Toxic Ajax Deck

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

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This deck is heavy on Series 5 cards, including Silver Sable, U.S. 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 the deck's effectiveness. It's one of the most expensive decks in the game but incredibly powerful.

The goal is to maximize Ajax's power with your affliction cards. Sometimes, it's strategic to hold back Luke Cage to boost Ajax's power further. Malekith can pull cards like Hazmat and Diamondback for power spikes, and Anti-Venom can deliver a surprise power boost in the final turns. Rogue is included to counter the prevalent Luke Cage, ensuring your deck remains effective.

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

Diamondback is a valuable addition if you have most of the necessary affliction-style cards for an Ajax deck or if you enjoy playing with Scream. However, if you avoid affliction decks or lack key cards like Scream and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, you might want to skip her, as she's most effective in decks that are quite expensive to build.

And there you have it—the best Diamondback decks in *Marvel Snap*. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, these decks can enhance your gameplay and lead you to victory.

*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*