Joaquin Torres Falcon Soars in Marvel Snap: Abilities Unraveled

Joaquin Torres Falcon: A Marvel Snap Deep Dive

Until recently, Joaquin Torres Falcon remained largely unknown to many. His unique origins – a falcon-human hybrid born of experimental tampering – combined with impressive regenerative healing and a mental link to Sam Wilson via Redwing, immediately sparked interest. While a full backstory isn't the focus here, the key question is: is he worth your Spotlight Keys? Let's find out!

Table of Contents

• What Does He Do?
• Best 1-Cost Cards to Pair with Torres?
  • Tier 1 – Top Choices
  • Tier 2 – Solid Options
  • Tier 3 – Less Effective
  • Special Cases
• How Should We Use Him?
• Day One Decks to Try
  • Falcon's Power
  • Diamondback
  • Time to Mill

What Does He Do?

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Torres' ability is straightforward and potent: he doubles the effect of all 1-cost cards played in his lane. Think of him as a Wong, but exclusively for 1-cost cards.

Best 1-Cost Cards to Pair with Torres?

There are currently 23 1-cost cards with On Reveal effects. Here's a tiered list for optimal pairing:

Tier 1 – Top Choices

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Cards like Blade and Yondu, with their specialized effects, become game-changers when doubled. Their power output is significantly amplified, especially when combined with another Falcon to recycle and replay them.

Tier 2 – Solid Options

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These cards offer substantial benefits, though perhaps less impactful than Tier 1. Collector receives massive buffs, Devil Dinosaur grows rapidly with Agent 13 or Maria Hill, and Mantis shines. Even America Chavez, while not guaranteeing card plays, remains a viable option.

Tier 3 – Less Effective

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Cards like Squirrel Girl might act as late-game lane fillers, but generally don't synergize well with Torres' strategy. Overloading the board is usually counterproductive.

Special Cases

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Nico Minoru's powerful On Reveal effects are incredibly potent when doubled, though consistency is a challenge. Basic Arrow, while strong with Torres, requires multiple steps and lacks reliability. Thanos, despite not being a 1-cost card, introduces six 1-cost cards (five with On Reveals), making for interesting experimental decks.

How Should We Use Him?

Discussions around 1-cost cards often revolve around Bounce mechanics, where Torres excels. He shines in Bounce decks, maximizing the value of 1-cost cards. His uses outside of Bounce are more limited. While established Discard or Mill decks might not have room for him, he could add extra discard or mill effects with Yondu.

A Moonstone Victoria Hand deck, focusing on hand generation, could also prove effective, allowing Collector to grow significantly off a single Agent 13 or Maria Hill.

Day One Decks to Try

Falcon's Power

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This straightforward Bounce deck utilizes Torres to create powerful 1-cost cards like Rocket and Hawkeye. Since Torres excels as a bounce card, replaying him isn't crucial, keeping him on the board. The inclusion of a few 3-cost cards makes the deck slightly top-heavy, but Torres adds excitement and high-roll potential.

Diamondback

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Korg pairs exceptionally well with Torres to boost Darkhawk. Supporting characters like Zabu, Ares, Cassandra, and Rockslide strengthen this synergy.

Time to Mill

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While Mill decks are popular, Torres adds a disruptive element, especially late-game. Playing him on turn 3 might weaken the deck compared to current versions, delaying key plays. Experimentation is encouraged.

By understanding Torres' abilities and strategic pairings, you can unlock his potential in Marvel Snap. Whether through Bounce or other strategies, he offers exciting possibilities for competitive play.