Raccoon? What's a Raccoon? (Rocket Deck)

I don't think the build you have is that bad to start with. Play testing will probably show that Quasar isn't going to do as much as you think it will. You have to keep in mind that anything that costs more than 4, you will have to be willing to play as a resource.

The next thing you want to figure out is if you want to go all in, or you want to be more aggressive, but want to lose your hand more naturally.



Take my build that I'm going to test out which is similar:

Supporting Characters: 20
4 Cosmo
4 Mantis
4 Green Goblin
4 Black Widow
4 Rocket

Plot Twists: 28
4 Savage Surprise
4 Open Fire
4 Find Cover
4 Give 'Em a Lift
4 Even the Odds
4 Vigilante Justice
4 Best Offense is a Good Defense

Locations: 12
4 Knowhere
4 Laboratory
4 Training Ground

I plan on going all out. I want to flip on Turn 2 on average. All of my characters are basically more plot twists since they all have come into play abilities that don't require me to spend energy to use them. I only plan on laying 2 locations and using Mantis to get to my 3rd location. None of my characters cost more than 3 to field. Once I have 3 locations, I'm pretty much set. I can double/triple lay Black Widow to give characters -2/-2 or -3/-3. I'd like to keep as many red locations in my hand as possible because I can discard them to pay for the super power to get 2 cards back from the discard pile. With luck, I can get the location back to use again next turn. Eventually, you will get to the point where you are getting all of your plot twists back. The whole point of my build is to go for the MC every single turn.

Is it better? Maybe. Maybe not. It is a glass cannon build through and through. If I need to go more than 6 or 7 turns, I will have very little chance of winning. Where as your build can still pushing through with Wolverine and Quasar that can be backed up with Plot Twists.


So the question becomes, how fast do you realistically plan on leveling up. Rockets first ability lets him hit for 6. That's not bad so leveling up later isn't going to hurt you too bad. Is the goal to get those first 4 points of damage in fast and then grind out those last 1 or 2 points with a solid SC backed up with recalled Plot Twists?

I think if you answer those questions, you will get a better idea of what SC you want to play.

I updated the OP with the newest iteration of the decklist.

Yes, it is worth having 4 Fortress just for Deadpool. I hardly ever see it as is, and playing less than 16 Locations has tested very poorly in this deck.

As for Black Widow, I'm still testing with her. She's okay, but she's important for being able to use Earth's Mightiest Heroes as often as possible. I tested with Yondu before and he didn't pay off, but I'll consider trying him again.

Some changes I'm going to make for sure:
-Bump Cosmo up to 4. I want to see him more often.
-Dropping 2-4 Vigilante Justice for 2-4 copies of Rocket (SC). Vigilante Justice just isn't that great in here, and having more offensive Plot Twists is a must (and Rocket SC acts as a plot twist).


I'm gonna try these revisions out, and see how it tests:

Supporting Characters: 21
4 Cosmo
3 Black Widow
4 Daredevil
4 Black Panther
4 Deadpool
2 Spider-Man (might swap him out for another 4-drop. He's been testing good, but he could be better.)

Plot Twists: 23
4 Earth's Mightiest Heroes
4 Open Fire
4 Savage Surprise
4 Even The Odds
4 Give 'Em a Lift
3 Rocket (SC)

Locations: 16
4 Knowhere
4 Fortress
4 Training Ground
4 Laboratory

I tried this today against a Wolverine deck (and wiped him out with no effort), a Thanos deck (lost in the last turn due to the lack of fliying characters), and a Loki deck (lost too, but mostly because he draw the right card in the right moment). So... Here are some thoughts.

I saw your point on having Black Widow so you can use Earth Mightiest Heroes on turn 1. However, Yondus 2 life points came in handy in order to have some sheap meat to get beated in the front row and a plus 1 in team ranged attacks. Though I actually never had the chance to use his super power.

Spiderman only came in once and made a good job with his 7 defense. the problem here is that having only 2 copies it's hard to see him when you need him. So maybe it's a matter of bringing in a copie or two more (with the risk of getting him stuck in hand early in the game).

Anyway, still loving the deck. It is soooooo fun to play ^^ (that moment when your rival realises that youre leveling up in turn 2, you gotta love it!).

I tried something like this before going with the avengers and didn't work out very well. Sure Namor has flight, but his atack value is too low to hit the main, and that's the only purpose a flying character has in this deck. Maybe team attacking with Storm will do, but there's only a couple of them there so it's not a reliable option. Again, maybe the solution here lies in having a third copy

X-Factor is a no brainier, having that early level 2 Rocket attacking twice is so sweet, but have you considered using uncanny defense instead of squad tactics? ST is more stright forward, but using UD to get Rocket in a battle where his 6 attack would stun the main in his own turn could be great (and combining it with savage surprise would be devastating).