Top Eson Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

If you're diving into the world of Marvel Snap, you might already know Arishem's immense potential. Now, brace yourself for another celestial powerhouse: Eson. While he might not quite reach Arishem's game-defining status, he still offers a unique edge. Let’s explore how Eson works and the best decks to incorporate him into your strategy.

How Eson Works in Marvel Snap

Eson is a 6-cost, 10-power card with a special ability: “End of Turn: Put a created card from your hand here.” A 'created card' refers to cards generated through effects like White Queen or Arishem—not those that started in your deck. This means Eson’s ability won’t trigger for cards naturally drawn from your deck.

To maximize Eson’s potential, you’ll need ramp cards such as Electro, Wave, or Luna Snow to bring him out early. Keep in mind that Gorgon isn’t the best counter to Eson since it doesn’t effectively disrupt his ability.

Best Day One Eson Decks in Marvel Snap

Eson pairs exceptionally well with Arishem. With Arishem on your side, you can drop Eson on turn 5 and enjoy two free pulls. Here’s a solid decklist:

Deck List: Iron Patriot | Valentina | Luke Cage
Doom 2088 | Shang-Chi | Enchantress
Galacta Daughter of Galactus | Legion | Doctor Doom
Mockingbird | Eson | Arishem

Key Cards:
Series 5 cards include Iron Patriot, Valentina, Doom 2099, Galacta Daughter of Galactus, Mockingbird, and Arishem. Only Doom 2099 and Arishem are essential; others like Jeff, Agent Coulson, and Blob can be swapped in depending on your playstyle.

Eson serves as an alternative lane-winning condition if Mockingbird or high-power cards aren’t pulled. Save the cards generated by Arishem until after Eson arrives on turn 5, allowing you two turns to pull them out. If no pulls happen, simply play Doctor Doom instead.

Keep in mind that Eson shouldn’t stay on the board for more than three turns. Playing him on turn 5 works perfectly, but be cautious of his anti-synergy with Doom 2099. Decide your game plan carefully before deploying either card.

Alternative Deck: Hand-Generation Strategy

Another option is a hand-generation deck similar to the old Devil Dinosaur lists but without the dinosaur. Here’s a sample:

Deck List: Maria Hill | Quinjet | Iron Patriot
Peni Parker | Valentina | Victoria Hand
Agent Coulson | White Queen | Luna Snow
Wiccan | Mockingbird | Eson

Key Cards:
Series 5 cards include Iron Patriot, Peni Parker, Valentina, Victoria Hand, Luna Snow, Wiccan, and Mockingbird. Focus on having Wiccan for synergy; other cards can be swapped with Sentinel, Psylocke, or Wave.

This deck aims to play Wiccan on turn 4 and use Quinjet to clear your hand, ensuring cheaper cards are played before Eson pulls the expensive ones later. Mockingbird provides additional power spikes, while Peni Parker and Luna Snow help rush Eson onto the field.

Be prepared for inconsistent playlines as card generation introduces variability, but it also makes gameplay thrilling.

Should You Spend Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens on Eson?

If you’re resource-strapped and not heavily invested in Arishem, consider holding off on Eson. There are plenty of exciting cards like Starbrand and Khonshu arriving soon. However, if you frequently play Arishem, Eson is a must-have addition.

Final Thoughts

Eson adds depth and versatility to your Marvel Snap arsenal, especially when paired with Arishem. Experiment with these decks and adapt based on your opponents’ strategies. Happy snapping!

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