Top Starbrand Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

In the ever-expanding Marvel universe, a new powerhouse is making waves in Marvel Snap with the introduction of Starbrand. This cosmic powerhouse brings a unique twist to the game, and if you’re eager to harness his potential, here are some of the best Starbrand decks to consider.

How Starbrand Works in Marvel Snap

Starbrand is a 3-cost, 10-power card with an ongoing ability: “Your opponent gains +3 Power at each other location.” Unlike other Ongoing cards that affect adjacent locations, Starbrand applies its effect globally. This makes him particularly challenging to handle but also opens up opportunities for clever deck-building with cards like Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress to counteract his impact.

Starbrand’s strength lies in his synergy with other heavy-hitters like Surtur. However, his placement in the 3-cost slot can sometimes feel awkward compared to alternatives like Sauron or Surtur themselves.

Best Day One Starbrand Decks in Marvel Snap

Shuri Sauron Shell

One of the most iconic decks in Marvel Snap is getting a revival with Starbrand. The Shuri Sauron shell, while not currently in the meta spotlight, offers a solid foundation for Starbrand:

• Deck Composition: Zabu, Zero, Armor, Lizard, Sauron, Starbrand, Shuri, Ares, Enchantress, Typhoid Mary, Red Skull, Taskmaster.
• Key Cards: Ares acts as a Series 5 card, but you can swap him out for Vision if needed. Zabu provides versatility, especially when paired with Shuri.
• Gameplay: Use Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress to neutralize negative effects. Buff lanes with Shuri and Red Skull, then claim victory with Taskmaster’s ability to copy stats.

Traditionally, Ebony Maw was part of this deck, but due to Taskmaster’s cost increase, Zabu now offers more flexibility. His ability allows you to play Shuri alongside Starbrand or Ares on the final turn, creating unexpected power spikes.

Surtur Shell

Another promising shell for Starbrand is the Surtur deck. This deck features higher costs but offers strong synergy:

• Deck Composition: Zabu, Zero, Armor, Sam Wilson, Captain America, Cosmo, Surtur, Starbrand, Ares, Attuma, Crossbones, Cull Obsidian, Skaar.
• Key Cards: Sam Wilson and Cull Obsidian form a powerful duo, while Surtur and Ares elevate the deck’s performance.
• Gameplay: Use Starbrand to reduce Skaar’s cost significantly by combining him with Ares, Attuma, and Crossbones on turns 4 and 5. Zero helps mitigate Starbrand’s drawbacks, but even without seamless integration, he remains a strong late-game play.

Balancing Starbrand in this deck requires careful timing. Ideally, play Surtur first and reserve Starbrand for the final turn alongside Zero and Skaar. However, adaptability is key, so experimentation is essential.

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

As a relatively new addition to the game, Starbrand’s role in the current meta remains uncertain. Recent updates like Agamotto and Eson have shifted the power dynamics, leaving the viability of Shuri Sauron and Surtur decks in question. It may take some time to determine Starbrand’s place.

Regardless, Marvel Snap continues to evolve, offering players endless possibilities to explore. Dive into these Starbrand decks and discover the cosmic potential of this new powerhouse.

Marvel Snap is available now.