
Marvel Snap's Victoria Hand: Deck Strategies and Value Assessment
Despite the ongoing popularity of Pokemon TCG Pocket, Marvel Snap continues its robust card releases. This guide focuses on Victoria Hand, a new card released alongside the season pass card, Iron Patriot. We'll explore optimal Victoria Hand deck builds and assess her value within the game's meta.
Victoria Hand's Mechanics
Victoria Hand is a 2-cost, 3-power card with the ongoing ability: "Your cards created in your hand have +2 Power." This straightforward ability functions similarly to Cerebro, but only for cards generated in your hand, not your deck. This is crucial; it doesn't synergize with cards like Arishem.
Key synergistic cards include Maria Hill, Sentinel, Agent Coulson, and Iron Patriot. Early on, be mindful of Rogues and Enchantresses attempting to disrupt her effect. Her 2-cost and Ongoing nature allows for strategic late-game deployment.
Top Victoria Hand Decks
Victoria Hand pairs exceptionally well with Iron Patriot, generating a high-cost card with a cost reduction. These two cards often appear together in decks. One such deck revives the Devil Dinosaur archetype:
- Devil Dinosaur Deck: Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Devil Dinosaur. (This list can be copied from Untapped.) Hydra Bob can be substituted with a comparable 1-cost card like Nebula; however, Kate Bishop and Wiccan are essential. With Victoria Hand, generated Sentinels become potent 2-cost, 5-power cards, or even 7-power cards with Mystique's copying ability. Wiccan provides additional late-game power boosts. Devil Dinosaur offers a strong backup strategy.
Another deck incorporates the often-reviled Arishem, even though Victoria Hand doesn't directly impact cards added to the deck from it:
- Arishem Deck: Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Sentinel, Valentina, Agent Coulson, Doom 2099, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Nick Fury, Legion, Doctor Doom, Alioth, Mockingbird, Arishem. (This list can be copied from Untapped.) This deck leverages card generation, creating board presence even after Arishem's nerf.
Is Victoria Hand Worth the Investment?
Victoria Hand is a valuable addition for players enjoying hand-generation strategies, especially when paired with Iron Patriot. Her powerful effect will likely see continued use in meta decks. However, she's not a game-defining card; skipping her won't significantly hinder your progress. That being said, considering the relatively weaker cards slated for release later this month, investing in Victoria Hand might be a prudent decision.
Conclusion
Victoria Hand offers exciting deck-building possibilities in Marvel Snap. While not mandatory, her synergy with existing and new cards makes her a worthwhile addition for players seeking to explore hand-generation strategies. The choice to acquire her ultimately depends on individual playstyles and collection priorities. Marvel Snap remains available for play.