Bullseye in Marvel Snap: Snap or Pass?

Bullseye is a character that embodies the classic comic book villain archetype—sadistic, murderous, and ruthlessly driven. Known by aliases like Benjamin Poindexter or Lester, his true identity remains a mystery. Unlike many of his peers, Bullseye's abilities stem from peak human talent rather than superhuman genes, akin to Hawkeye. This "peak human" capability allows him to turn everyday items like throwing knives, pens, paperclips, or his signature razor playing cards into deadly weapons.

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As a mercenary, Bullseye's notoriety spans the Marvel universe. He's infamous for killing Elektra and impersonating Hawkeye in the Dark Avengers, continuing his lethal pursuits. His skill in turning assassination into a lucrative business is matched only by his precision.

However, what does he do?

Bullseye's signature move is his exceptional ability to throw any object with deadly accuracy. In the game SNAP, this translates into using your weakest cards (up to 1-Cost) to reduce your opponent's cards by -2 Power. Each card targets a different opponent, showcasing Bullseye's precision and sadistic nature. With the Activate ability, you can strategically discard your hand at the optimal moment, enhancing Bullseye's impact.

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Bullseye's effect synergizes well with Discard strategies, particularly with cards like Scorn or Swarm, which ensure your hand is ready for his activation. Even though Daken offers a single target, Bullseye's ability to discard multiple cards can amplify the effects of MODOK and Swarm, powering up cards like Morbius or Miek.

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However, players must be wary of Bullseye's weaknesses. Luke Cage can neutralize his threat entirely, while Red Guardian can disrupt your carefully planned Discard strategy. Planning and strategic deck-building are essential to effectively utilize this lethal marksman.

Bullseye Decks on Day One

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Bullseye naturally fits into the classic Discard deck, enhancing synergy with Scorn and Swarm. This deck focuses on Swarm, leveraging cards like Collector, Victoria Hand, and Moonstone to capitalize on Bullseye's potential for massive Discard turns. Including Gambit adds a powerful effect that can turn the tide in unfavorable matches.

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In decks centered around Daken, Bullseye adds control and redundancy. By activating him at the end of your turn, you can buff multiple copies of Daken and discard the Muramasa Shard, enhancing the consistency of your combo without relying on Supergiant maneuvers with MODOK.

Verdict

Integrating Bullseye into your deck requires careful planning due to the limitations of his Activate ability. However, his flashy effect and synergy with Discard strategies, especially those focused on Swarm and Scorn, suggest he can significantly enhance your gameplay. Bullseye's impact may be more challenging to harness than expected, but for those willing to embrace his unpredictable nature, the rewards could be substantial.