Top Starbrand Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

There’s a new powerhouse joining the roster of Marvel Snap with the arrival of Starbrand. This Hulk-like character brings a unique twist to the game, and we've got the scoop on the best Starbrand decks to help you dominate the battlefield.

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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 universal, impacting all locations except where Starbrand is played. As an Ongoing card, Starbrand synergizes well with cards like Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress, which can mitigate his downside.

Starbrand is particularly vulnerable to Shang-Chi, but he pairs excellently with Surtur. However, his 3-cost slot can make him challenging to integrate into some decks, especially when competing with other strong 3-cost cards like Surtur or Sauron.

Best Day One Starbrand Decks in Marvel Snap

Starbrand fits seamlessly into two popular deck archetypes: Shuri Sauron and Surtur. Let's dive into these decks and see how Starbrand can breathe new life into them:

Shuri Sauron Deck

• Deck List:
  • Zabu
  • Zero
  • Armor
  • Lizard
  • Sauron
  • Starbrand
  • Shuri
  • Ares
  • Enchantress
  • Typhoid Mary
  • Red Skull
  • Taskmaster

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This budget-friendly deck features only Ares as a Series 5 card, which can be swapped for Vision if needed. Zabu enhances the deck's flexibility, allowing for powerful plays with Shuri and Starbrand. The strategy is simple: neutralize the negative effects of your Ongoing cards with Zero, Sauron, and Enchantress, then amplify your power with Shuri into cards like Red Skull, and finish strong with Taskmaster copying that power.

With Taskmaster's cost now at 6, Zabu enables you to play Shuri alongside Starbrand or Ares in the final turns, creating unexpected power spikes. Starbrand's drawback is less impactful when going tall with Shuri, and Enchantress can further mitigate his effect.

Related: Best Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap

Surtur Deck

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

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This deck is more costly, boasting four Series 5 cards. Sam Wilson and Cull Obsidian work well together, while Surtur and Ares are crucial for high-level play. Starbrand enables Skaar to be played at a reduced cost by synergizing with Ares, Attuma, and Crossbones. Zero helps manage the downsides of Starbrand and Attuma, though careful timing is required to avoid negating your own Surtur or Ares.

The key to success with this deck is timing Starbrand's play, ideally after Surtur and alongside Zero and Skaar on the final turn. It may take some practice to master this strategy.

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

Starbrand is a "wait and see" card, especially with recent meta shifts due to powerful additions like Agamotto and Eson. The viability of Shuri Sauron and Surtur decks remains uncertain, so it's wise to observe the meta's evolution before committing resources. If you have the means, give it a few days to see how Starbrand fits into the current landscape.

And there you have it—the best Starbrand decks in Marvel Snap. Get ready to unleash this new powerhouse and dominate the competition!

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