Bullseye is a character who captures the essence of comic book villains with his sadistic, murderous nature and relentless purpose. Known possibly as Benjamin Poindexter or Lester, his true identity remains as mysterious as his lethal precision. Unlike many superheroes, Bullseye's abilities stem from natural talent rather than a superhuman gene, placing him in the "peak human" category in Marvel Comics. This means he can turn everyday objects like throwing knives, pens, paperclips, or his signature razor playing cards into deadly weapons.
Despite his seemingly basic nature, Bullseye thrives as a hired mercenary, infamous for his high body count across the Marvel universe. From killing Elektra to impersonating Hawkeye in the Dark Avengers, his actions are driven by both his skill and a business-like approach to murder. His efficiency and effectiveness make him a formidable opponent.
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However, what does he do?
Bullseye's primary skill is his ability to throw any object with deadly accuracy. In the game SNAP, he uses your lowest-cost cards (up to 1-Cost) to inflict a -2 Power hit on your opponent's cards. Each card targets a different opponent's card, embodying Bullseye's precision and sadistic flair. By using the Activate ability, you can strategically discard your hand at the most opportune moment, enhancing his impact.
His synergy with Discard decks, particularly with cards like Scorn or Swarm, is undeniable. These cards ensure your hand always has suitable discards, amplifying Bullseye's effect. Even though Daken offers limited targets, Bullseye can still support other scaling cards like Morbius or Miek. Moreover, his ability to discard multiple cards can significantly boost the impact of a MODOK/Swarm play on turn 5, supercharging strategies.
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However, Bullseye's effectiveness can be thwarted by certain cards. Luke Cage, for instance, negates his entire threat, while Red Guardian's ability can disrupt meticulously planned Discard strategies. Thus, careful planning and strategic deck-building are crucial when incorporating Bullseye into your lineup.
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Bullseye Decks on Day One
On day one, Bullseye naturally fits into classic Discard decks, enhancing synergy with Scorn and Swarm. This deck focuses on Swarm, utilizing Collector, Victoria Hand, and Moonstone to maximize Bullseye's potential for massive Discard turns. Gambit is included not only for his thematic relevance with throwing cards but also for his powerful game-changing effects.
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Another deck focuses on Daken, despite his challenging 3/8 payoff. Bullseye adds control and redundancy, enabling you to activate him at the end of your turn to buff multiple Daken copies and discard multiple Muramasa Shards. This approach offers a more consistent way to execute the combo without relying solely on Supergiant and MODOK's end-of-turn discard.
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Verdict
Bullseye may prove challenging to integrate into decks due to the intricacies of playing around his Activate ability. His effect, while powerful, requires careful deck-building to maximize its potential. Nevertheless, his presence significantly enhances Discard strategies, particularly those centered around Swarm and Scorn, promising a flashy and impactful addition to your gameplay.
