"Marvel Snap's Bullseye: Snap or Skip?"

Meet Bullseye, a timeless yet slightly out-of-date figure in the world of comics. You know the type—those villains in tight, themed costumes acting bizarrely and looking utterly ridiculous. Yet, Bullseye stands out as a classic comic book character with a unique flair.

Table of Contents

• Bullseye's Role and Abilities
• Bullseye in SNAP
• Bullseye Decks on Day One
• Verdict

Bullseye's Role and Abilities

Bullseye is a sadistic, murderous psychopath driven by a ruthless sense of purpose. His real name remains a mystery, speculated to be Benjamin Poindexter or Lester. Unlike many Marvel characters, Bullseye is "human," relying on natural talent rather than superhuman genes. His "peak human" abilities allow him to turn everyday objects like throwing knives, pens, paperclips, or his signature razor playing cards into deadly weapons.

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Despite his basic nature, Bullseye excels as a hired mercenary with an exceptional danger-to-costume ratio. He's infamous for killing Elektra and impersonating Hawkeye in the Dark Avengers, showcasing his lethal skill throughout the Marvel Universe. His intelligence and proficiency make killing a profitable business for him.

Bullseye in SNAP

In SNAP, Bullseye leverages his throwing skills to affect gameplay. He uses your weakest cards (no more than 1-Cost) to reduce your opponent's cards by -2 Power, hitting different targets with precision akin to his comic book counterpart. His Activate ability ensures you discard your hand at the most opportune moment, enhancing his sadistic effect.

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Bullseye synergizes well with Discard strategies, particularly with cards like Scorn or Swarm, which ensure your hand has suitable cards to discard when activating him. He also complements other Dark Avengers like Daken, potentially doubling the impact of MODOK/Swarm plays on turn 5 and supercharging cards like Morbius or Miek.

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However, be wary of Bullseye's weaknesses. Luke Cage can neutralize his threat, while Red Guardian can disrupt your carefully planned Discard strategies. Planning and strategic hiring of this marksman-mercenary are crucial for success.

Bullseye Decks on Day One

The classic Discard deck is Bullseye's most obvious fit. His ability synergizes directly with Scorn and Swarm, enhancing an already powerful Discard engine. Focusing on Swarm, the deck includes Collector, Victoria Hand, and Moonstone to capitalize on Bullseye's potential for massive Discard turns.

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Gambit is included not just for thematic reasons (he throws playing cards) but also for his powerful effect that can turn games around. Another approach involves using Daken, despite his cumbersome nature, to combo out wins with Bullseye's controlled discard and redundancy.

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Verdict

Integrating Bullseye into SNAP decks might be more challenging than expected due to the intricacies of his Activate ability and the limited nature of his effect. However, his significant impact on Discard strategies, especially those centered around Swarm and Scorn, suggests he could become a valuable asset for players willing to master his use.