Meet Bullseye — a timeless yet strangely outdated figure in the world of comics. Sure, there are plenty of outlandish, gimmicky villains with bizarre themes and questionable fashion choices. But Bullseye? He’s different. He's a classic. A true comic book icon with a deadly edge.
Who is Bullseye?
Bullseye is more than just a killer-for-hire; he's a sadistic, calculating psychopath with an unmatched talent for precision. His real name remains a mystery — possibly Benjamin Poindexter or Lester — but it hardly matters. What defines him isn’t his identity, but his terrifying skillset. Unlike characters blessed (or cursed) with superhuman abilities, Bullseye operates at peak human level, which makes him all the more dangerous. Give him a throwing knife, a paperclip, or even one of his infamous razor-edged playing cards, and he can end a life with chilling accuracy.
He’s known across the Marvel Universe as a mercenary with a high kill count and zero remorse. His most infamous act? Taking down Elektra. In the Dark Avengers storyline, he even masqueraded as Hawkeye — and killed others who played that role. Whether it's business or pure pleasure, Bullseye kills because he can — and because he’s the best at it.
What Does He Do?
Simple: he throws things. Anything. And he does it with lethal precision. In gameplay terms — particularly in SNAP — Bullseye uses your weakest 1-Cost cards to strike multiple enemy cards, dealing -2 Power each time. Each hit lands on a different target, mimicking his signature sharpshooting style and delivering a uniquely sadistic effect.
What makes him truly valuable is his ability to activate at key moments, letting you discard your hand strategically. This opens up strong synergy opportunities with Discard-focused cards like Scorn and Swarm, ensuring your deck is primed for explosive plays. Even fellow Dark Avenger Daken benefits indirectly, though with only one target available, timing and positioning remain crucial.
Additionally, Bullseye acts as a controlled discard engine, supporting powerful scalers like Morbius and Miek. By discarding multiple cards at once, he can amplify effects such as MODOK or Swarm plays on Turn 5 — giving your strategy a major boost when it matters most.
Weaknesses and Counterplay
Of course, no character is without flaws. For Bullseye, the biggest threat comes from heroes like Luke Cage — the quintessential do-gooder who completely neutralizes Bullseye’s effectiveness. Then there’s Red Guardian, whose ability to attack outside your priority window punishes players who lose control of the tempo, ruining carefully planned discard turns.
Because of this, strategic planning is essential when using Bullseye. Timing his activation and building around his condition becomes critical to maximizing his potential and avoiding counterplay.
Bullseye Decks on Day One
Unsurprisingly, Bullseye fits best into a Discard archetype. His ability complements key pieces like Scorn and Swarm, offering both payoff and redundancy in a deck already built around aggressive discard strategies. To further enhance this synergy, cards like Collector, Victoria Hand, and Moonstone help fuel massive discard turns powered by Bullseye’s effect.
Gambit also finds a home here — not just for thematic reasons (he too throws cards), but because of his game-changing effect that can turn the tide in tough matches.
Daken, often seen as a weak payoff card due to his underwhelming stats, gains new life when paired with Bullseye. The latter provides controlled discard options and redundancy, allowing you to set up powerful combos involving the Muramasa Shard without relying solely on MODOK or Supergiant. With Bullseye on board, you can prep your hand early and execute complex plays with greater consistency — even if it still feels like a long shot.
Final Verdict
Bullseye may seem flashy and straightforward, but mastering his mechanics requires careful deckbuilding and precise timing. While his Activate effect introduces complexity, especially for newer players, his synergy with Swarm and Scorn-based discard strategies shows strong potential. Used correctly, Bullseye can be a game-changer — a big, bold effect wrapped in a big, bold package.
