The *Marvel Snap* Prehistoric Avengers season is taking players on a thrilling journey back in time, and at the forefront is the Season Pass card, Agamotto. As an ancient sorcerer linked to Doctor Strange, Agamotto brings powerful new mechanics to the game. Below, we explore how Agamotto works and the best decks to utilize his unique abilities.
How Agamotto Works in Marvel Snap
Agamotto is a 5-cost, 10-power card with an intriguing ability: "Game Start: Shuffle 4 Ancient Arcana into your deck." These Ancient Arcana cards are:
- Temporal Manipulation: A 1-cost card that reads, "On Reveal: Give Agamotto +3 Power. Put him into your hand if he’s not in play. (Banish this.)"
- Wombs of Watoomb: A 2-cost card with the ability, "On Reveal: Afflict an enemy card here with -5 Power and move it right. (Banish this.)"
- Bolts of Balthakk: A 3-cost card that states, "On Reveal: Next turn, you get +4 Energy. (Banish this.)"
- Images of Ikonn: A 4-cost card with the effect, "On Reveal: Transform your other cards here into copies of the highest-Power one. (Banish this.)"
The Ancient Arcana cards are unique in that they lack a Power value and feature the new "Banish" keyword, meaning they are removed from play after their effect is triggered. This mechanic allows for synergy with cards like Wong but not with Odin, King Etri, Ravonna Renslayer, or Mister Negative. Agamotto's versatility makes him a challenging card to fit into a single archetype, as he can dilute a deck's focus.
Best Day One Agamotto Decks in Marvel Snap
While Agamotto may eventually form his own archetype, he currently fits well into two established deck types: Wiccan Control and Push Scream. Let's start with the Wiccan Control deck:
- Quicksilver
- Hydra Bob
- Hawkeye
- Kate Bishop
- Iron Patriot
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Cassandra Nova
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Copycat
- Galacta
- Wiccan
- Agamotto
- Alioth
This deck is on the pricier side, featuring several Series 5 cards. If you're missing some, you can substitute with similar-cost cards, except for Galacta, Wiccan, and Agamotto. Bolts of Balthakk helps maintain energy for late-game plays, even if you miss Wiccan. Temporal Manipulation can pull Agamotto early, increasing your chances of drawing other spells. Wombs of Watoomb offers disruption, while Images of Ikonn can amplify powerful effects like Cassandra Nova's or Wiccan's, or multiply Galacta's impact across lanes.
The Push Scream deck is another strong option for Agamotto:
- Hydra Bob
- Scream
- Iron Patriot
- Kraven
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Spider-Man
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Miles Morales
- Spider-Man
- Stegron
- Cannonball
- Agamotto
This deck also includes several Series 5 cards, but you can replace Hydra Bob with Nightcrawler and Iron Patriot with Jeff if needed. While only Wombs of Watoomb directly synergizes with Agamotto, the other Ancient Arcana enhance the deck's unpredictability. Temporal Manipulation can set up a powerful turn 6 play, and Images of Ikonn can create multiple copies of key cards like Scream, Spider-Man, or Cannonball, disrupting your opponent's strategy.
Should You Buy the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass?
Agamotto, if not nerfed, is poised to be a game-changer similar to Thanos or Arishem. His potential to create new archetypes and synergies makes him a valuable addition to any collection. For $9.99, securing Agamotto through the Prehistoric Avengers Season Pass is a wise investment for players looking to stay competitive and explore new strategies.
And those are the best Agamotto decks in *Marvel Snap*. Dive into the prehistoric era and harness the power of Agamotto to dominate your opponents.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*
