Daken is a 3-Cost, 4-Power On Reveal card in Marvel Snap. His unique ability is to add a Muramasa Shard to hand, which could double his Power when discarded or destroyed. In this guide, Marvel Snap players learn about Daken’s synergy cards and META combos and how to assemble the best possible deck for him.
Here’s how to create a deadly powerhouse with the latest 3-Cost powerhouse, Daken.
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The Best Deck for Daken
An effective deck for Daken is a Death-Venom standard destroy lineup. To replicate this setup, players will need to have Daken team up with Death, Venom, Deathlok, Nova, Forge, Deadpool, Sabretooth, Carnage, Killmonger, Bucky Barnes, and Silver Surfer.
|
Card |
Cost |
Power |
|
Daken |
3 |
4 |
|
Death |
8 |
12 |
|
Venom |
3 |
3 |
|
Killmonger |
3 |
3 |
|
Deathlok |
3 |
5 |
|
Carnage |
2 |
2 |
|
Silver Surfer |
3 |
2 |
|
Forge |
1 |
1 |
|
Nova |
1 |
1 |
|
Bucky Barnes |
2 |
1 |
|
Deadpool |
1 |
1 |
|
Sabretooth |
3 |
4 |
Synergy-wise, the Daken deck works as follows:
- Forge, Nova, and Silver Surfer buff Daken for extra Power.
- Carnage, Venom, Killmonger, and Deathlok help with card destruction.
- Death, Sabretooth, Deadpool, and Bucky Barnes benefit from destructions, becoming cheaper or stronger.
- Daken himself doubles in Power after his Shard card is discarded, creating a cost-effective powerhouse.
Some other synergizing cards for the Daken deck are Wolverine, Knull, Hulkbuster, and Taskmaster.
How to Play Daken
Daken’s strategy is similar to that of Human Torch: Buff him on the board, then double his Power. One example of achieving this is by combining Daken with Forge and Silver Surfer, which can provide him with a +4 boost. After that, players can abolish Daken’s Muramasa Shard with Killmonger, turning him into a 16-Power card.
How to Counter Daken
As an On Reveal card, Daken can be countered with Cosmo. However, the ultimate counterplay against him is Shadow King. Shadow King can revert Daken’s stats back to the base form, removing all the buffs he has gained. Other answers include Alioth, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Shang-Chi (if Daken has +10 Power).
Is Daken Worth It?
Yes, Daken is worth the price, especially for players who specialize in discard or destroy archetypes. He can be easily integrated into both decks, maximizing the board’s Power for a reasonable Cost. Daken’s biggest downside is his high readability. The opponent can read his next moves and counter him before—or after—the buffs.
Marvel SNAP
- Released
- August 22, 2023
