"Bullseye in Marvel Snap: Snap or Pass?"

Bullseye, a timeless yet somewhat outdated villain, embodies the classic comic book archetype of evil, gimmicked weirdos. These characters, often dressed in tight costumes themed around animals or objects, act bizarrely and look ridiculous. Yet, Bullseye stands out as a classic in the comic world.

Table of Contents

• Well, perhaps not
• However, what does he do?
• Bullseye Decks on Day One
• Verdict

Well, perhaps not

Bullseye is a sadistic, murderous psychopath with a ruthless sense of purpose. His true identity remains a mystery, though speculated names include Benjamin Poindexter or Lester. Unlike many superpowered villains, Bullseye's abilities stem from natural talent rather than a superhuman gene, akin to Hawkeye's skills.

In Marvel Comics, being at "peak human" level means Bullseye can turn everyday objects like a throwing knife, pen, paperclip, or his signature razor playing cards into lethal weapons.

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Despite his simplicity, Bullseye excels as a hired mercenary with an exceptional ability to kill within the Marvel universe. Notable actions include the killing of Elektra and impersonating Hawkeye in the Dark Avengers. His intelligence allows him to turn murder into a profitable business, showcasing his deadly precision.

However, what does he do?

Bullseye's primary skill is his ability to throw any object with deadly accuracy. In SNAP, he leverages this skill by using your weakest cards (no more than 1-Cost) to reduce the Power of your opponent's cards by -2. His effect, akin to a hat trick, targets different cards, embodying his perfect aim and sadistic nature. Using the Activate ability, you can strategically discard your hand at the optimal moment.

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Bullseye synergizes well with Discard decks, enhancing effects like Scorn or Swarm. While Daken offers limited targets, Bullseye provides a controlled discard outlet, supporting cards like Morbius or Miek. His ability to discard multiple cards can amplify the impact of a MODOK/Swarm play on turn 5, supercharging key cards like Morbius.

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However, be cautious of Bullseye's main counters. Luke Cage can nullify his threat entirely, while Red Guardian can disrupt your planned Discard strategy. Careful planning is essential to maximize Bullseye's potential.

Bullseye Decks on Day One

Bullseye's most obvious synergy is with the classic Discard deck. His ability complements Scorn and Swarm, adding redundancy and payoff to an already powerful engine. Focusing on Swarm, this deck includes Collector, Victoria Hand, and Moonstone to capitalize on their synergy and benefit from Bullseye's massive Discard turns.

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Gambit is also included for his ability to throw playing cards and his powerful effect that can turn the tide of unfavorable games.

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Daken's deck, though cumbersome, focuses on using his doubling effect to achieve a win. Bullseye adds control and redundancy, allowing you to discard multiple copies of the Muramasa Shard and buff multiple Dakens, potentially enhancing the consistency of the combo without relying on Supergiant maneuvers with MODOK.

Verdict

Integrating Bullseye into your deck may be challenging due to the need to play around his Activate ability carefully. However, his significant effect aligns well with Discard decks, particularly those centered around Swarm and Scorn. Bullseye's big, flashy effect on a big, flashy character could be a game-changer if used strategically.