Marvel Snap: Ultimate Guide to Falcon's Abilities and Deck Prowess

Unveiling Joaquin Torres Falcon: A Marvel Snap Deep Dive

Until recently, Joaquin Torres Falcon remained relatively unknown to me. However, his unique origins as a falcon-human hybrid (a product of experimental genetic manipulation), coupled with impressive regenerative healing and a mental link to Sam Wilson via Redwing, immediately captured my attention.

While a full backstory isn't the focus here, you're likely more interested in whether he's worth your Spotlight keys. Let's cut to the chase!

Table of Contents

• What Does He Do?
• What Are the Best 1-Cost Cards to Pair with Torres?
  • Tier 1 – Top Choices
  • Tier 2 – Solid Options
  • Tier 3 – Less Effective
  • Special Cases
• How Should We Use Him?
• Day One Decks to Try
  • Falcon's Power
  • Diamondback
  • Time to Mill

What Does He Do?

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Torres' ability is straightforward and potent. He functions similarly to Wong, but exclusively for 1-cost cards.

What Are the Best 1-Cost Cards to Pair with Torres?

There are currently 23 1-cost cards with On Reveal effects. Here's a tiered list for optimal pairings:

Tier 1 – Top Choices

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Cards like Blade and Yondu serve highly specific roles, and doubling their effects can be game-changing. These cards generally offer substantial power, especially when combined with another Falcon to bounce them back to your hand for reuse in the Torres lane.

Tier 2 – Solid Options

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These cards, while not as impactful as Tier 1, still provide significant advantages. Collector receives a massive buff, Devil Dinosaur grows rapidly with Agent 13 or Maria Hill, and Mantis shines. America Chavez, while not guaranteeing card plays, remains a viable choice. Consider these when building a Torres deck.

Tier 3 – Less Effective

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Cards like Squirrel Girl might act as late-game lane fillers, but generally don't synergize well with Torres' strategy. Overloading the board isn't ideal.

Special Cases

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Nico Minoru possesses powerful On Reveals that could be incredibly strong if doubled, though consistency is an issue. Basic Arrow is strong with Torres but requires multiple steps, reducing reliability. Thanos, despite not being 1-cost, introduces six 1-cost cards (five with On Reveals), making for interesting experimental decks.

How Should We Use Him?

Discussions around 1-cost cards often revolve around Bounce mechanics, where Torres truly excels. He shines in bounce decks. Applications outside bounce are more limited. While established Discard or Mill decks might not have room for him, he could provide extra discards or mill effects with Yondu.

Pairing him with a Moonstone/Victoria Hand hand-generation deck could also be effective, allowing Collector to grow significantly off a single Agent 13 or Maria Hill.

Day One Decks to Try

Falcon's Power

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This straightforward Bounce deck aims to leverage Torres to create massive 1-cost cards like Rocket and Hawkeye. Since he excels as a bounce card, replaying him isn't necessary, keeping him on the board. A few 3-cost cards make the deck slightly top-heavy, but Torres adds excitement and high-roll potential.

Diamondback

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Korg pairs exceptionally well with Torres to grow Darkhawk. Supporting characters like Zabu, Ares, Cassandra, and Rockslide enhance this strong lineup.

Time to Mill

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While Mill is currently popular, Torres adds a disruptive element, especially late-game. However, playing him on turn 3 might weaken the deck compared to current versions, delaying key plays. Experimentation is worthwhile.

Understanding Torres' abilities and strategic pairings unlocks his full potential in Marvel Snap. Whether through Bounce or alternative strategies, Torres offers exciting competitive possibilities.