Best Eson Decks in Marvel Snap

Get ready, *Marvel Snap* players! Another Celestial is joining the fray, and this time it's Eson, Arishem's celestial counterpart. While not quite as game-changing as his mentor, Eson still packs a punch. Let's dive into the best Eson decks currently available.

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• How Eson Works in Marvel Snap
• Best Day One Eson Decks in Marvel Snap
• Should You Spend Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens on Eson?

How Eson Works in Marvel Snap

Eson is a 6-cost, 10-power card with a unique ability: "End of Turn: Put a created card from your hand here." This means he summons a card generated by effects like White Queen or Arishem – essentially, cards not originally in your deck. This offers some strategic control, as he won't pull cards that weren't created during the game. However, being a 6-cost card, you'll need ramp cards like Electro, Wave, and Luna Snow to play him effectively early and maximize his value.

The primary counter to Eson isn't Gorgon (which won't work), but rather flooding your opponent's hand with undesirable cards, like rocks or Sentinels from Master Mold.

Best Day One Eson Decks in Marvel Snap

Eson synergizes exceptionally well with Arishem. Using one without the other feels suboptimal. Arishem allows you to play Eson as early as turn 5, potentially getting two free card summons. Here's a strong starting deck:

Iron Patriot, Valentina, Luke Cage, Doom 2099, Shang-Chi, Enchantress, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Legion, Doctor Doom, Mockingbird, Eson, Arishem [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]

While this list includes several Series 5 cards (Iron Patriot, Valentina, Doom 2099, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Mockingbird, and Arishem), only Doom 2099 and Arishem are arguably essential. Cards like Jeff, Agent Coulson, and Blob can be viable substitutes. Eson provides an alternative win condition if you don't draw Mockingbird or generate high-power cards. You can strategically save Arishem-generated cards for after playing Eson on turn 5. If you lack strong pulls, you can forgo Eson and play Doctor Doom instead. Remember, playing Eson for more than three turns is generally inefficient; getting him out on turn 5 is ideal. Also note the anti-synergy with Doom 2099 – choose your game plan carefully.

Integrating Eson into other decks is challenging. However, a hand-generation deck similar to older Devil Dinosaur lists (but without Devil Dinosaur) might work:

Maria Hill, Quinjet, Iron Patriot, Peni Parker, Valentina, Victoria Hand, Agent Coulson, White Queen, Luna Snow, Wiccan, Mockingbird, Eson [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]

Key Series 5 cards here are Iron Patriot, Peni Parker, Valentina, Victoria Hand, Luna Snow, Wiccan, and Mockingbird. Wiccan is crucial; others are replaceable with cards like Sentinel, Psylocke, and Wave. The goal is to play Wiccan on turn 4, using Quinjet to discount hand-generated cards and play cheaper ones before Eson pulls expensive cards late game. Mockingbird offers another power boost, while Peni Parker and Luna Snow help ramp Eson. Gameplay will be highly variable due to card generation, leading to inconsistent but potentially fun outcomes.

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

Unless you're a dedicated Arishem player, spending resources on Eson might not be the best use of your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens, especially with promising cards like Starbrand and Khonshu releasing this month. However, if you frequently use Arishem, Eson is a worthwhile addition.

These are the best Eson decks currently available in *Marvel Snap*. Enjoy!

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