Marvel SNAP's first Spotlight Cache card of 2025, Victoria Hand, is an Ongoing character that enhances the power of cards generated in your hand. While primarily viewed as a card for the card-generation archetype, Victoria Hand has shown surprising effectiveness in discard decks as well. In this guide, we'll explore two reliable deck options for Victoria Hand, tailored for both card-gen and discard archetypes, to help you navigate the current metagame.
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
Victoria Hand fits seamlessly into a card-generation deck, particularly when paired with Devil Dinosaur. To maximize their synergy, combine Victoria and Dino with Quinjet, Mirage, Frigga, Valentina, Cosmo, The Collector, Agent Coulson, Agent 13, Kate Bishop, and Moon Girl.
Card | Cost | Power |
---|---|---|
Victoria Hand | 2 | 3 |
Devil Dinosaur | 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, you can swap Agent 13, Kate Bishop, and Frigga with Iron Patriot, Mystique, and Speed.
Some players have noted that Victoria may inadvertently buff cards in the opponent’s hand or those that switch sides. Whether this is a bug or intended functionality is unclear. If it's not a bug, her text may need revision, as it specifies that only cards in "your" hand should receive the buff. Keep this in mind when playing Victoria decks.
When piloting a Victoria Hand deck, consider these strategies:
Victoria Hand also shines in discard decks within the current meta. To construct a potent lineup, combine Victoria Hand with these discard-focused cards: 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 |
In the current metagame, Super Skrull is an effective counter to Victoria Hand. Many players continue to run Doctor Doom 2099 decks, which Skrull can exploit, making him a versatile tech card against both Victoria Hand and Doom 2099 lineups.
For additional counters, consider Shadow King and Enchantress. Shadow King can remove Victoria’s buffs in one lane, while Enchantress can nullify her effect entirely by eliminating all Ongoing effects. Another tactical move is to use Valkyrie in a critical lane to disrupt your opponent's Power distribution.
Victoria Hand is a valuable addition to your collection. Whether you acquire her through the Spotlight Cache or with Tokens, she offers a strong return on investment. Although her performance can be somewhat dependent on randomness, her ability to provide permanent buffs makes it easy to build reliable decks around her. Furthermore, her versatility across multiple archetypes, including card-gen and discard, makes her a must-have for many players.