Joaquin Torres Falcon: A Comprehensive Guide to His Marvel Snap Abilities and Deck Potential

Joaquin Torres Falcon: A Marvel Snap Deep Dive

Until recently, Joaquin Torres Falcon remained relatively unknown to me. However, his unique origin as a falcon-human hybrid (a product of experimental genetic manipulation), coupled with impressive regenerative abilities and a mental link to Sam Wilson via Redwing, immediately captured my attention. While a full backstory isn't the focus here, the burning 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 effective: he doubles the On Reveal 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 numerous 1-Cost cards with On Reveal effects. Here's a tiered list for optimal pairing with Torres:

Tier 1 – Top Choices

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Cards like Blade and Yondu, with their highly specific effects, become game-changers when doubled. These cards offer significant power, especially when combined with another Falcon to bounce and replay them.

Tier 2 – Solid Options

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While not as impactful as Tier 1, these cards still provide substantial benefits. Collector receives a massive buff, Devil Dinosaur grows rapidly with Agent 13 or Maria Hill, and Mantis shines. Even America Chavez, while not guaranteeing a card play, 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 isn't usually ideal.

Special Cases

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Nico Minoru's powerful On Reveal is exceptionally strong when doubled, though consistency is a factor. Basic Arrow is a strong 1-Cost with Torres, but the multi-step process to obtain it reduces reliability. Thanos, despite not being a 1-Cost, introduces six 1-Cost cards (five with On Reveals), offering interesting experimental possibilities.

How Should We Use Him?

Discussions around 1-Cost cards often revolve around Bounce mechanics, where Torres truly excels. He shines in bounce decks, maximizing the value of 1-Cost cards. Applications outside of Bounce are more limited. While established Discard or Mill decks might not have space, consider him for extra discard/mill effects with Yondu.

Pairing him with a Moonstone/Victoria Hand hand-generation deck can also be effective, significantly boosting Collector's power.

Day One Decks to Try

Falcon's Power

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This straightforward Bounce deck utilizes Torres to amplify 1-Cost cards like Rocket and Hawkeye. Since Torres excels as a bounce target, replaying him isn't always necessary. 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 synergizes exceptionally well with Torres to power up Darkhawk. Supporting characters like Zabu, Ares, Cassandra, and Rockslide enhance this strong lineup.

Time to Mill

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

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