Meet Bullseye, the timeless villain of the comic world. He's the epitome of the quirky, costumed characters that populate the pages of comics—yet, there's nothing basic about him. Bullseye is a sadistic, murderous psychopath with a ruthless sense of purpose. His real name remains a mystery, potentially Benjamin Poindexter or Lester, or something akin. Unlike many of his peers, Bullseye's abilities stem from natural talent rather than a superhuman gene, much like Hawkeye.
In the expansive universe of Marvel Comics, his "peak human" status allows him to turn everyday items into deadly weapons. Whether it's a throwing knife, a pen, a paperclip, or his signature razor playing cards, Bullseye's precision is unmatched. His role as a hired mercenary showcases a perfect balance of danger and a somewhat ridiculous costume. His infamous acts, such as the killing of Elektra and his stint as Hawkeye in the Dark Avengers, cement his place in the Marvel Universe. Bullseye kills not just for the thrill but because he's turned it into a lucrative business, leveraging his exceptional skill.
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However, what does he do?
Bullseye's primary skill is throwing objects with deadly accuracy. In the game SNAP, he utilizes your weakest cards (no more than 1-Cost) to reduce your opponent's cards by -2 Power, showcasing his perfect aim and sadistic flair. His ability to throw multiple cards at different targets, akin to a hat trick, is activated at the best possible moment, ensuring you discard your hand strategically.
This makes Bullseye an ideal fit for Discard synergies like Scorn or Swarm, enhancing the effects of cards that guarantee eligible discards. Although Daken provides only one target, there's potential for the Shard to be targeted differently. Bullseye not only filters out the cards he discards but also discards multiple cards, potentially doubling the impact of a MODOK/Swarm play on turn 5 and supercharging Morbius or Miek.
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However, players must be wary of Bullseye's weaknesses. Luke Cage can nullify his threat entirely, while Red Guardian can disrupt meticulously planned Discard strategies. Careful planning and strategic deployment are essential when employing this marksman-mercenary.
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Bullseye Decks on Day One
The classic Discard deck is Bullseye's most obvious synergy. His ability directly synergizes with Scorn and Swarm, amplifying an already potent Discard engine. Focusing on Swarm, the deck leverages Collector, Victoria Hand, and Moonstone to maximize synergy and capitalize on Bullseye's potential for massive Discard turns. Including Gambit adds a powerful effect that can swing unfavorable games, not to mention his thematic connection to throwing playing cards.
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Daken, traditionally a cumbersome card, finds new life in a deck focused on duplicating his effect to combo out a win. Bullseye adds control and redundancy, allowing for a controlled discard at the end of your turn to buff multiple copies of Daken and discard the Muramasa Shard. This approach offers a more consistent way to execute the combo without relying solely on Supergiant maneuvers with MODOK.
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Verdict
Bullseye may prove more challenging to integrate into SNAP decks than initially anticipated. Players must navigate the complexities of the Activate ability and carefully construct decks to maximize his effect. However, his significant impact on Discard strategies, particularly those centered around Swarm and Scorn, suggests a promising role for this iconic villain in the game.
