Mastering Marvel Snap's Victoria Hand: Two Powerful Deck Strategies
Marvel Snap's Spotlight Cache introduced Victoria Hand, an Ongoing card boosting the power of cards generated in your hand. While primarily associated with card-generation decks, she surprisingly excels in discard decks as well. This guide details two effective Victoria Hand decks, catering to different playstyles.
The Best Deck for Victoria Hand: Card Generation
This deck leverages Victoria Hand's synergy with Devil Dinosaur and other card generators. The core strategy involves generating a powerful hand, then unleashing Devil Dinosaur for a massive power surge.
| Card | Cost | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hand | 2 | 3 |
| Devil Dinosaur | 5 | 3 |
| The Collector | 2 | 2 |
| Quinjet | 1 | 2 |
| Agent Coulson | 3 | 4 |
| Agent 13 | 1 | 2 |
| Mirage | 2 | 2 |
| Frigga | 3 | 4 |
| Kate Bishop | 2 | 3 |
| Moon Girl | 4 | 5 |
| Valentina | 2 | 3 |
| Cosmo | 3 | 3 |
Flexible Slots: Agent 13, Kate Bishop, and Frigga can be replaced with Iron Patriot, Mystique, or Speed, depending on your meta preferences.
Synergies:
- Victoria Hand: Buffs cards generated in your hand.
- Card Generators: Agent Coulson, Agent 13, Mirage, Frigga, Valentina, Kate Bishop, and Moon Girl generate cards, fueling Victoria Hand's effect. Frigga and Moon Girl also duplicate key cards for added power or disruption.
- Quinjet: Reduces the cost of generated cards, enabling more efficient plays.
- The Collector: Gains power with each generated card.
- Cosmo: Protects Victoria Hand and Devil Dinosaur from enemy tech cards.
- Devil Dinosaur: The win condition, ideally played after Moon Girl or when you have many generated cards in hand.
Note: There are reports of Victoria Hand potentially buffing cards generated by the opponent or cards that change locations. This may be a bug, and the card's description might require clarification.
How to Play Effectively (Card Generation Deck)
- Energy Management: Balance card generation with energy consumption. A full hand maximizes Devil Dinosaur's potential, but you also need energy for generating cards and utilizing Victoria Hand's buff. Skipping turns to maintain a full hand might be crucial.
- Misdirection: Use randomly generated cards strategically to confuse opponents and mask your next move.
- Lane Protection: Play Devil Dinosaur and Victoria Hand in the same lane (creating an Ongoing setup) and protect them with Cosmo to counter enemy tech cards like Enchantress.
Alternative Deck: Discard
Victoria Hand also finds a home in discard decks. This deck utilizes her buff to maximize the power of discarded cards.
| Card | Cost | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hand | 2 | 3 |
| Helicarrier | 6 | 10 |
| Morbius | 2 | 0 |
| Lady Sif | 3 | 5 |
| Scorn | 1 | 2 |
| Blade | 1 | 3 |
| Corvus Glaive | 3 | 5 |
| Colleen Wing | 2 | 4 |
| Apocalypse | 6 | 8 |
| Swarm | 2 | 3 |
| The Collector | 2 | 2 |
| MODOK | 5 | 8 |
Countering Victoria Hand
Super Skrull is a potent counter, especially effective against both Victoria Hand and Doctor Doom 2099 decks. Shadow King and Enchantress also provide strong counterplay, removing Victoria Hand's buffs or Ongoing effects. Valkyrie can disrupt power distribution in crucial lanes.
Is Victoria Hand Worth It?
Yes! Victoria Hand offers a strong return on investment, regardless of acquisition method. While somewhat reliant on RNG, her consistent buffs make her a valuable asset in both card-generation and discard decks. Her versatility makes her a worthwhile addition to any player's collection.
