Marvel Snap's Victoria Hand: Deck Strategies and Value Assessment

Despite the ongoing popularity of Pokémon TCG Pocket, Marvel Snap continues to introduce new cards at a rapid pace. This month sees the arrival of Iron Patriot, a season pass card, and its synergistic partner, Victoria Hand. This guide explores optimal Victoria Hand decks and assesses her value.

Quick Links:

• Victoria Hand's Mechanics
• Top Victoria Hand Decks (Day One)
• Is Victoria Hand Worth the Investment?

Victoria Hand's Mechanics

Victoria Hand is a 2-cost, 3-power card with the ongoing ability: "Your cards created in your hand have +2 Power." This straightforward ability functions similarly to Cerebro, but only for cards generated in your hand, not your deck. This means cards like Arishem are unaffected. Strong synergies exist with Maria Hill, Sentinel, Agent Coulson, and Iron Patriot. Early on, be mindful of Rogues and Enchantresses attempting to disrupt her effect. Her 2-cost and Ongoing nature allows for strategic late-game deployment.

Top Victoria Hand Decks (Day One)

Victoria Hand pairs exceptionally well with the season pass card, Iron Patriot, which generates a high-cost card with a cost reduction. Expect to see them used together frequently. This combination could revitalize older Devil Dinosaur decks.

Devil Dinosaur Variant:

• Maria Hill
• Quinjet
• Hydra Bob
• Hawkeye
• Kate Bishop
• Iron Patriot
• Sentinel
• Victoria Hand
• Mystique
• Agent Coulson
• Shang-Chi
• Wiccan
• Devil Dinosaur

(Copyable list available via Untapped)

This deck features Hydra Bob (swappable for a 1-cost alternative like Nebula), but Kate Bishop and Wiccan are crucial. Victoria Hand's synergy with Sentinel is potent; a single Hand boosts generated Sentinels to 2-cost, 5-power cards, while Mystique further amplifies this to 7 power. A Quinjet adds another layer of power generation. Wiccan provides a late-game power surge, potentially enabling a final-turn play with Devil Dinosaur, Victoria Hand, and Sentinel. If Wiccan's effect isn't triggered, focus on securing another lane with Devil Dinosaur and Mystique.

Arishem Variant:

• Hawkeye
• Kate Bishop
• Sentinel
• Valentina
• Agent Coulson
• Doom 2099
• Galactus
• Daughter of Galactus
• Nick Fury
• Legion
• Doctor Doom
• Alioth
• Mockingbird
• Arishem

(Copyable list available via Untapped)

This deck utilizes the often-maligned Arishem, even with his nerf. Cards like Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Sentinel, Valentina, Agent Coulson, and Nick Fury generate cards that benefit from Victoria Hand, even though cards initially in your deck don't receive the bonus. Despite Arishem's adjustments, this random generation deck remains a competitive force.

Is Victoria Hand Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?

Victoria Hand is a valuable addition for players who enjoy hand-generation strategies, especially when paired with Iron Patriot. Her powerful effect will likely see continued use in meta decks. However, she isn't a must-have card that fundamentally alters your collection. Skipping her won't necessarily hinder your progress. That being said, considering the relatively weaker cards slated for release later this month, investing in Victoria Hand might be a more strategic use of resources.

Conclusion:

Victoria Hand offers compelling synergy and strategic depth within Marvel Snap. While not a game-changing card, her potential and current meta relevance make her a worthy consideration for your collection. Marvel Snap is available now.