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Marvel SNAP's first Spotlight Cache card of 2025 is Victoria Hand, an exciting addition to the game. As an Ongoing character, she buffs cards generated in your hand, making her a versatile choice for both card-generation and discard decks. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore two effective decks for Victoria Hand, tailored to the current metagame, helping you maximize her potential in your gameplay.
Victoria Hand (2–3)
Ongoing: Your cards that were created in your hand have +2 Power.
Series: Five (Ultra Rare)
Season: Dark Avengers
Release: January 7, 2025
The Best Deck for Victoria Hand
Victoria Hand shines in a card-generation deck alongside Devil Dinosaur. To create the ultimate synergy, combine Victoria and Dino with the following cards: Quinjet, Mirage, Frigga, Valentina, Cosmo, The Collector, Agent Coulson, Agent 13, Kate Bishop, and Moon Girl.
| Card | Cost | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hand | 2 | 3 |
| Devil Dino | 5 | 3 |
| The Collector | 2 | 2 |
| Quinjet | 1 | 2 |
| Agent Coulson | 3 | 4 |
| Agent 13 | 1 | 2 |
| Mirage | 2 | 2 |
| Frigga | 3 | 4 |
| Kate Bishop | 2 | 3 |
| Moon Girl | 4 | 5 |
| Valentina | 2 | 3 |
| Cosmo | 3 | 3 |
For flexibility, consider swapping Agent 13, Kate Bishop, and Frigga with Iron Patriot, Mystique, and Speed.
Victoria Hand Deck Synergies
- Victoria Hand amplifies the power of cards added to your hand through card generators.
- Key card generators include Agent Coulson, Agent 13, Mirage, Frigga, Valentina, Kate Bishop, and Moon Girl. Frigga and Moon Girl also duplicate crucial cards like Victoria Hand for additional buffs or disruptions.
- Quinjet reduces the cost of generated cards, enabling you to play more of them.
- The Collector gains strength with each generated card you add to your hand.
- Cosmo serves as your tech card, safeguarding the lane with Devil Dino and Victoria Hand from most enemy attacks.
- Devil Dino is your primary win condition, ideally played after Moon Girl or when your hand is packed with generated cards.
Some players have noted that Victoria may inadvertently buff cards generated in the opponent's hand or those that switch sides. Whether this is a bug or intended functionality remains unclear. If it's not a bug, the card text will likely be revised, as it currently states that only cards generated in "your" hand should benefit from Victoria’s buff. Keep this in mind as you play with Victoria decks.
How to Play Victoria Hand Effectively
When piloting a Victoria Hand deck, consider these strategies:
- Balance card generation and Energy consumption: Aim for a full hand to maximize Devil Dino's power, but also ensure you have room to generate cards and utilize Victoria’s effect. Sometimes, skipping a turn to maintain a full hand is more strategic than filling the board.
- Use joker cards to confuse the enemy: Victoria Hand decks generate numerous random cards. Strategically play some of these to mislead your opponent and keep them guessing your next move.
- Protect your Ongoing lane: Opponents often target your Victoria Hand lane with tech cards like Enchantress. To counter this, play Devil Dino and Victoria in the same lane and safeguard them with Cosmo.
Alternative Discard Deck for Victoria Hand
Victoria Hand also excels in refined discard decks within the current meta. Build a powerful lineup by pairing her with these discard stars: Helicarrier, MODOK, Morbius, Scorn, Blade, Apocalypse, Swarm, Corvus Glaive, Colleen Wing, Lady Sif, and The Collector.
| Card | Cost | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hand | 2 | 3 |
| Helicarrier | 6 | 10 |
| Morbius | 2 | 0 |
| Lady Sif | 3 | 5 |
| Scorn | 1 | 2 |
| Blade | 1 | 3 |
| Corvus Glaive | 3 | 5 |
| Colleen Wing | 2 | 4 |
| Apocalypse | 6 | 8 |
| Swarm | 2 | 3 |
| The Collector | 2 | 2 |
| MODOK | 5 | 8 |
How to Counter Victoria Hand
In the current metagame, Super Skrull is a top choice to counter Victoria Hand. Many players are still running Doctor Doom 2099 decks, which Skrull can capitalize on, making him a versatile tech card against both Victoria Hand and Doom 2099 lineups.
For additional counters, consider using Shadow King and Enchantress. Shadow King can eliminate Victoria’s buffs in one lane, while Enchantress can completely neutralize her buffs by removing all Ongoing effects. Another strategic move is to deploy Valkyrie in a critical enemy lane to disrupt their Power distribution.
Is 'Victoria Hand' Worth It?
Victoria Hand is a valuable addition to any collection. Whether you acquire her through the Spotlight Cache or purchase her with Tokens, she offers a strong return on investment. Although her effectiveness can depend on RNG, the permanent buffs she provides make it straightforward to construct consistent decks around her. Her versatility across multiple archetypes, including card-gen and discard, makes her an essential card for many players.
