Top Starbrand Decks for Marvel Snap

The Marvel universe is no stranger to powerful, Hulk-like characters, and the latest addition to *Marvel Snap* is Starbrand. Let's dive into the best Starbrand decks you can use right from day one.

How Starbrand Works in Marvel Snap

Starbrand is a 3-cost, 10-power card with an ability that reads: "Ongoing: Your opponent has +3 Power at each other location."

This effect is unique as it impacts all locations except the one Starbrand is played in. As an Ongoing card, strategies often involve countering this effect with cards like Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress. Starbrand is particularly vulnerable to Shang-Chi, but synergizes well with Surtur. However, fitting Starbrand into decks can be challenging due to competition at the 3-cost slot with other powerful cards like Surtur and Sauron.

Best Day One Starbrand Decks in Marvel Snap

Starbrand fits well into two established deck types: Shuri Sauron and Surtur. Let's explore these options:

Shuri Sauron Deck

Zabu
Zero
Armor
Lizard
Sauron
Starbrand
Shuri
Ares
Enchantress
Typhoid Mary
Red Skull
Taskmaster

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This deck is budget-friendly, featuring only Ares as a Series 5 card, which can be replaced with Vision if needed. The strategy revolves around using Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress to negate the negative effects of Ongoing cards, then boosting another lane with Shuri and a high-power card like Red Skull, and finally using Taskmaster to replicate that power. Traditionally, Ebony Maw was used instead of Zabu, but with Taskmaster's cost increase, Zabu allows for strategic plays with Shuri and Starbrand on the final turns. Starbrand's drawback is less impactful in this deck, but can be neutralized with Enchantress.

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Surtur Deck

Zabu
Zero
Armor
Sam Wilson
Captain America
Cosmo
Surtur
Starbrand
Ares
Attuma
Crossbones
Cull Obsidian
Skaar

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This deck is pricier, with four Series 5 cards. The synergy between Sam Wilson and Cull Obsidian, combined with Surtur and Ares, forms the core of this deck. Starbrand allows for strategic plays, like reducing Skaar's cost to 1 by playing it alongside Ares, Attuma, and Crossbones. Zero helps mitigate Starbrand's and Attuma's downsides, making it a versatile final turn play. The challenge lies in timing Starbrand's play effectively, ideally after Surtur and alongside Zero and Skaar.

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

Starbrand is a "wait and see" card, given the recent meta shifts with cards like Agamotto and Eson. While Shuri Sauron and Surtur decks have potential, it's uncertain how they'll fare in the current meta. If you have the resources, it might be wise to observe how Starbrand performs over a few days before investing.

And those are the best Starbrand decks in Marvel Snap.

Marvel Snap is available to play now.