Joaquin Torres Falcon: A Marvel Snap Deep Dive

Until recently, Joaquin Torres Falcon was a mystery to many. His unique hybrid origins (falcon-human), impressive regeneration, and mental link with Sam Wilson via Redwing, however, make him a compelling addition to Marvel Snap. This guide focuses on whether he's worth your Spotlight Keys.

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: 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 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 offer game-changing potential when their effects are doubled. Their high power output is amplified further by using another Falcon to bounce and replay them.

Tier 2 – Solid Options

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These cards provide significant benefits, though less impactful than Tier 1. Collector gains massive buffs, Devil Dinosaur grows rapidly with Agent 13 or Maria Hill, and Mantis shines. 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 fill lanes late-game, but generally don't synergize well with Torres' strategy. Board overcrowding is usually detrimental.

Special Cases

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Nico Minoru's powerful On Reveal is exceptionally potent when doubled, although consistency is an issue. Basic Arrow, while strong, requires multiple steps, reducing reliability. Thanos, despite not being 1-cost, introduces several 1-cost On Reveal cards, offering interesting experimental possibilities.

How Should We Use Him?

Torres thrives in Bounce decks, maximizing the value of 1-cost cards. While his applications outside Bounce are more limited, he can enhance Discard or Mill decks by doubling discard or mill effects with Yondu. Pairing him with a Moonstone Victoria Hand hand-generation deck also boosts Collector's growth.

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 replaying Torres isn't crucial, he remains a consistent board presence. The deck's slightly top-heavy nature (a few 3-cost cards) is offset by Torres' exciting high-roll potential.

Diamondback

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Korg and Torres synergize excellently to grow Darkhawk. Supporting characters like Zabu, Ares, Cassandra, and Rockslide enhance this strong lineup.

Time to Mill

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Torres adds a disruptive element to the popular Mill archetype, especially late-game. However, playing him on turn 3 might slightly weaken the deck compared to established versions. Experimentation is encouraged.

Torres Falcon offers exciting strategic depth in Marvel Snap. Whether through Bounce or alternative strategies, his potential is significant.