Joaquin Torres Falcon: A Comprehensive Guide to His Marvel Snap Abilities and Deck Potential

Until recently, Joaquin Torres Falcon was a mystery to me too. But discovering his unique origins—a falcon-human hybrid from experimental tampering—along with his impressive healing and mental link to Sam Wilson via Redwing, instantly grabbed my attention. While we won't delve into his full backstory here, you're probably more interested in whether he's worth your spotlight keys. Let's cut to the chase!

Table of Contents

• What Does He Do?
• What Are the 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
• Comments

What Does He Do?

Torres' ability is straightforward and effective: he acts like Wong, but only for 1-cost cards.

What Are the Best 1-Cost Cards to Pair with Torres?

There are currently 23 1-cost cards with On Reveal effects. Here's a tiered list for pairing them with Torres:

Tier 1 – Top Choices

Cards like Blade and Yondu have specific uses, and doubling their effects can be game-changing. These cards generally offer huge power boosts, especially if you can use another Falcon to bounce them back to your hand and replay them in the Torres lane.

Tier 2 – Solid Options

These cards might not be as impactful as Tier 1, but they still offer significant advantages. Collector gets massively buffed, Devil Dinosaur grows with Agent 13 or Maria Hill, and Mantis shines. America Chavez doesn't guarantee a card play, but she's still viable. These are worth considering in a Torres deck.

Tier 3 – Less Effective

Cards like Squirrel Girl might be lane fillers late-game, but they don't generally synergize well with Torres' strategy. Overloading your board isn't usually ideal.

Special Cases

Nico Minoru has powerful On Reveals that are amazing doubled, though not always feasible. Basic Arrow is strong with Torres, but requires multiple steps, making it less reliable. Thanos, while not a 1-cost, adds six 1-costs to the deck, five of which are On Reveals. Experimenting with Thanos and Torres could be interesting.

How Should We Use Him?

Discussions about 1-cost cards often revolve around Bounce mechanics, where Torres excels. Use him in bounce decks to maximize your 1-cost cards. His uses outside of Bounce are more limited. While established lists might not have room for him, consider using him in Discard or Mill decks for extra discards or mill effects with Yondu. A Moonstone Victoria Hand hand-generation deck could also work well, letting Collector grow huge off a single Agent 13 or Maria Hill when everything's doubled.

Day One Decks to Try

Falcon's Power

This straightforward Bounce list uses Torres to create massive 1-cost cards like Rocket and Hawkeye. Since Torres excels as a bounce card, replaying him isn't necessary, keeping him on the board. A few 3-cost cards make the deck slightly top-heavy, but Torres adds excitement and high-roll potential.

Diamondback

Korg pairs perfectly with Torres to grow Darkhawk. Supporting characters like Zabu, Ares, Cassandra, and Rockslide enhance this strong lineup, creating great synergy.

Time to Mill

Mill is currently popular, and Torres adds an annoying edge, especially late-game. Playing him on turn 3 might weaken the deck compared to current versions, delaying key plays like Yondu until turn 4 or Iceman until turn 5. Still, experimenting is worthwhile.

By understanding Torres' abilities and strategic pairings, you can unlock his full potential in Marvel Snap. Whether through Bounce mechanics or other strategies, Torres offers exciting possibilities for competitive play.