Shadow King, the latest addition to Series 5, introduces one of the most intriguing effects seen in any card thus far. Upon being revealed, Shadow King resets all other cards at that location to their original base stats. This means that powerful cards like Angela, Gamora, Star-Lord, and Rocket Raccoon lose their buffs when Shadow King is played. The same goes for cards buffed by Silver Surfer or Ironheart, for example.
Though Shadow King doesn’t nullify ongoing buffs like Blue Marvel or Patriot, it certainly has the potential to throw a wrench into your opponent’s game plan. Now that this card is finally here, let’s explore the top Shadow King decks in Marvel Snap!
Shadow King Control Deck
Shadow King primarily functions as a control card. Players aim to entice their opponents into buffing their cards before playing Shadow King to sabotage their strategy. This card shines the brightest when used as a tech card against opponents with buffed boards. However, Shadow King alone does not guarantee victory and may not even be played in most games, depending on the opponent. Nevertheless, when utilized effectively, it can significantly impact the match’s outcome.
Shadow King is a Series 5 card.
Shadow King Control Deck List:
- Iceman
- Scorpion
- Lizard
- Zabu
- Absorbing Man
- Spider-Man
- Shadow King
- Enchantress
- Shang-Chi
- Leech
- Aero
- Leader
Shadow King + Hazmat + Luke Cage Deck
A highly popular deck currently in play is the Wong, Hazmat, Luke Cage combo deck. This deck aims to diminish the power of every card on the board by utilizing Hazmat’s On Reveal effect in conjunction with Wong and Mystique. Luke Cage then safeguards all your units from having their stats reduced through his ongoing effect. Shadow King fulfills a similar role in this deck, but limited to one lane and affecting both your and your opponent’s cards. However, if your Luke Cage falls prey to Enchantress, Shadow King might just save the day.
Shadow King resets all cards at the location to their original stats.
Shadow King + Hazmat + Luke Cage Deck List:
- The Hood
- Luke Cage
- Carnage
- Hazmat
- Scorpion
- Viper
- Green Goblin / Debrii
- Mystique
- Wong
- Shadow King
- Absorbing Man
- Sera
Shadow King Cerebro 3 Deck
Shadow King, as a three-power card, can find great success in a Cerebro deck. Though Cerebro Three may currently be less potent than Cerebro Two, Shadow King might be the card that propels this niche deck into greater prominence. Players should prioritize cards that already possess three-power, while incorporating additions such as Iron Man, which synergize well with supporting cards like Valkyrie.
Shadow King Cerebro 3 Deck:
- Blade
- Colossus
- Sentinel
- Swarm
- Green Goblin
- Cerebro
- Mystique
- Cosmo
- Shadow King
- Iron Man
- Magik
- Valkyrie
And these are the finest Shadow King decks in Marvel Snap!
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