Get ready, *Marvel Snap* players! Another Celestial is joining the fray, and his name is Eson. While not quite the game-changer his protégé Arishem is, Eson still packs a punch. Let's dive into the best Eson decks currently available.

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 other cards like White Queen or Arishem—cards not initially in your deck. Strategically, this means you can influence which cards Eson pulls. However, remember Eson himself costs 6 energy, so 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, but rather flooding your opponent's hand with undesirable cards, like those generated by Master Mold.

Best Day One Eson Decks in Marvel Snap

Eson synergizes exceptionally well with Arishem. Consider these decks, where Arishem allows you to play Eson on turn 5 for two powerful card draws:

Deck 1 (Arishem Synergy): 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.]

This deck's Series 5 cards are Iron Patriot, Valentina, Doom 2099, Daughter of Galactus, Mockingbird, and Arishem. While Doom 2099 and Arishem are essential, other cards are swappable (e.g., Jeff, Agent Coulson, Blob). Eson provides an alternative win condition if your initial draws aren't ideal. You can strategically save Arishem-generated cards for after playing Eson on turn 5. If draws are weak, substitute Doctor Doom for Eson. Avoid playing Eson for more than three turns, and be mindful of Eson's anti-synergy with Doom 2099; plan your strategy accordingly.

Deck 2 (Hand Generation Strategy): 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.]

This deck's Series 5 cards are Iron Patriot, Peni Parker, Valentina, Victoria Hand, Luna Snow, Wiccan, and Mockingbird. Wiccan is crucial; others are flexible (Sentinel, Psylocke, Wave). The goal is to play Wiccan on turn 4, using Quinjet to discount hand-generated cards, playing cheaper cards before Eson pulls more expensive ones later. Mockingbird provides a power boost, while Peni Parker and Luna Snow help ramp Eson. This deck's play style is highly dynamic and inconsistent due to card generation but offers a unique and engaging experience.

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 wisest choice, especially with upcoming cards like Starbrand and Khonshu. However, if Arishem is a staple in your decks, Eson is a worthwhile addition.

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