Bullseye in Marvel Snap: snap or nay

Bullseye, the timeless villain, is a welcome addition to the Marvel Snap roster. While many comic book villains are gimmicky and ridiculous, Bullseye stands out as a classic. He's a sadistic, murderous psychopath, whose real name remains unknown (though possibilities include Benjamin Poindexter or Lester). Unlike many Marvel heroes, his abilities stem from natural talent and intense training, not superpowers. This "peak human" status allows him incredible versatility; he can use anything from a throwing knife to a paperclip as a deadly weapon, making him a truly formidable mercenary.

His infamous kills span the Marvel universe, including the tragic death of Elektra. His stint as Hawkeye in the Dark Avengers further solidified his reputation as a ruthless killer. His success stems from both his skill and his shrewd business acumen.

So, what does he *do* in Marvel Snap?

He throws things. His ability in the game perfectly reflects his comic book persona. Bullseye uses your weakest 1-cost cards to deal damage to your opponent's cards, each card hitting a different target. This "hat trick" perfectly captures his pinpoint accuracy. The "Activate" ability allows strategic discarding of your hand at the optimal moment for maximum impact.

This makes him a natural fit for discard synergies like Scorn or Swarm. These archetypes provide eligible discards for Bullseye's effect and ensure you have cards to activate him effectively. Even with limitations like Daken only providing one target, Bullseye's ability to discard multiple cards can significantly boost the impact of cards like MODOK, Swarm, or Morbius.

However, Bullseye isn't without weaknesses. Luke Cage renders his ability nearly useless, and Red Guardian can disrupt carefully planned discard turns. Careful deck building and strategic play are crucial to maximizing his potential.

Bullseye Decks on Day One

The most obvious synergy for Bullseye is the classic Discard deck. His ability works exceptionally well with Scorn and Swarm, adding power and redundancy to an already strong archetype. A sample deck might include Collector, Victoria Hand, and Moonstone to leverage Swarm synergies. Gambit, with his card-throwing ability, also makes a strong addition.

Another approach focuses on maximizing Daken's doubling effect. Bullseye provides crucial control and redundancy, allowing for strategic discarding and buffing multiple Dakens. This strategy requires careful planning and execution, but offers the potential for explosive turns.

Verdict

Bullseye's "Activate" ability requires careful deck construction and strategic play. His effect, while powerful, is limited, demanding precise planning. However, his flashy effect and strong synergy with discard archetypes like Swarm and Scorn make him a valuable addition to any player's arsenal. He's a high-risk, high-reward card that will challenge players to think creatively and strategically.