
Mastering Bullseye in Marvel Snap: Deck Strategies and Value Assessment
Bullseye, a recent addition to Marvel Snap's Dark Avengers season, has undergone several iterations before reaching its current form. This 3-cost, 3-power card boasts a unique ability: "Activate: Discard all cards costing 1 or less from your hand. Afflict that many different enemy cards with -2 Power." This guide explores optimal Bullseye deck builds and assesses its worth in the current meta.
Understanding Bullseye's Mechanics
Bullseye's effectiveness hinges on his activation ability. Before turn 6, activating Bullseye discards all 0- and 1-cost cards in your hand (including those discounted by effects like Swarm). The number of discarded cards determines how many enemy cards receive a -2 power debuff. Crucially, the debuff affects different enemy cards; you can't repeatedly target a single card.
Synergies exist with cards like X-23 and Hawkeye (Kate Bishop), although these combinations haven't gained widespread recognition. His late-game utility is limited due to the "Activate" requirement, restricting his optimal play window.
Top-Tier Bullseye Decks
Bullseye's optimal placement is within existing discard archetypes, rather than forming the core of a dedicated strategy. Two prominent examples follow:
Discard Deck (Classic Style):
- Scorn
- X-23
- Blade
- Morbius
- Hawkeye (Kate Bishop)
- Swarm
- Colleen Wing
- Bullseye
- Dracula
- Proxima Midnight
- MODOK
- Apocalypse
This deck leverages Bullseye to maximize the debuff potential of Scorn, X-23, Blade, Hawkeye (Kate Bishop), and discounted Swarms. MODOK provides a power boost, while Dracula and Apocalypse secure victory. Hawkeye (Kate Bishop) is arguably replaceable with a card like Gambit.
Hazmat Ajax Variant:
- Silver Sable
- Nebula
- Hydra Bob
- Hazmat
- Hawkeye (Kate Bishop)
- US Agent
- Luke Cage
- Bullseye
- Rocket Raccoon & Groot
- Anti-Venom
- Man-Thing
- Ajax
This high-cost deck utilizes Bullseye as a secondary Hazmat, synergizing with Silver Sable, Nebula, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye (Kate Bishop), and the 0-cost Anti-Venom. The resulting power reduction supports Ajax's lane dominance. Hydra Bob can be substituted with another 1-cost card.
Is Bullseye Worth the Investment?
Bullseye's value depends heavily on your existing collection and playstyle. If you're not a fan of discard or affliction strategies, his niche utility may not justify spending Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens. Players already invested in discard decks or those seeking a unique Hazmat variant may find him a valuable addition. His narrow synergy limits his overall appeal compared to cards like Moonstone or Aries.
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