Top Starbrand Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

The Marvel universe is no stranger to powerful, muscle-bound characters, and the latest addition to *Marvel Snap*, Starbrand, is no exception. Let's dive into the best Starbrand decks that you can start using right away.

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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 an intriguing ability: “Ongoing: Your opponent has +3 Power at each other location.” This effect is different from cards like Mister Fantastic, as it influences all locations except the one Starbrand is played in. Given its Ongoing nature, Starbrand decks often include cards like Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress to counteract its downside. While Shang-Chi poses a direct threat to Starbrand, it pairs well with cards like Surtur. However, fitting Starbrand into decks at the 3-cost slot can be challenging, especially when competing with Surtur or Sauron.

Best Day One Starbrand Decks in Marvel Snap

Starbrand fits well into two established deck archetypes: Shuri Sauron and Surtur. Here’s a look at how he can revitalize these decks:

Shuri Sauron Deck:

• Cards: Zabu, Zero, Armor, Lizard, Sauron, Starbrand, Shuri, Ares, Enchantress, Typhoid Mary, Red Skull, Taskmaster
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This budget-friendly deck, with Ares as its only Series 5 card, leverages Zabu's ability to play powerful cards like Shuri and Starbrand on the final turns. The strategy is straightforward: neutralize the negative effects of your Ongoing cards, boost another lane with Shuri into a high-power card like Red Skull, and then use Taskmaster to copy that power. While traditionally using Ebony Maw, Zabu's inclusion allows for more flexibility with Starbrand and Ares. Starbrand's drawback is less impactful in this tall deck, and Enchantress can be used to nullify it.

Surtur Deck:

• Cards: 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. Starbrand enables playing Skaar at a reduced cost by synergizing with Ares, Attuma, and Crossbones. Zero helps mitigate the downsides of Starbrand and Attuma. The challenge lies in timing Starbrand's play, ideally after Surtur and alongside Zero and Skaar on the final turn. It may take some practice to master, but the potential for powerful plays is there.

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

Starbrand is a "wait and see" card. With recent additions like Agamotto and Eson shaking up the meta, it's unclear if Shuri Sauron or Surtur decks will remain competitive. If you have the resources, give it a few days to assess Starbrand's impact before committing your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens.

And those are the best Starbrand decks in Marvel Snap. Happy gaming!

Marvel Snap is available to play now.