Now a Pool 3 card, Shadow King was one of the highly regarded drops ofMarvel Snapin 2023. On paper, the card seems to be a regular On Reveal with a Cost of 2 and Power of 3. However, his ability to set all cards’ Power to their base makes him one of the best counters in the entire game.
In this guide,Marvel Snapfans can learn how to assemblethe ideal deck for Shadow Kingand how to play him to reach Infinite Rank.
The Best Deck for Shadow King
Considering its On Reveal effect, Shadow King works best in anUltron-Patriot deck. To assemble this lineup, players should pair Shadow King with Ultron, Patriot, Kitty Pryde, Angela, Lizard, Killmonger, Mysterio, Sera,Hit-Monkey, Luke Cage, and Blue Marvel.
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Here’s how each card synergizes with Shadow King:
How to Play Shadow King
The thing with Shadow King is that it affects both friendly and enemy cards. So, when playing him, two things must be considered: 1) Will the debuffed friendly cards conquer the lane? And 2) Can friendly cards be protected against his ability?
Ideally, players shouldplay Shadow King only when Luke Cage is on the board. This will negate the negative aspect on the player’s side while afflicting the opponent with a maximized debuff.
Here are some reliable combos for this Shadow King deck:
How to Counter Shadow King
Shadow King’s On Reveal effect can be countered withCosmo. However, other ideal cards to play against his decks areWave and Loki. These characters lead to provide more intricate counterplays, vital against Shadow King lineups.
