The Dark Avengers assemble! Marvel Snap's first 2025 season pass introduces Iron Patriot, a powerful new card. This guide explores whether he's worth adding to your collection, and showcases the best Iron Patriot decks.
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- How Iron Patriot Works in Marvel Snap
- Best Day One Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap
- Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?
How Iron Patriot Works in Marvel Snap
Iron Patriot is a 2-cost, 3-power card with a unique ability: "On Reveal: Add a random 4, 5, or 6-Cost card to your hand. If you're winning here after the next turn, give it -4 Cost."
While the description is lengthy, the effect is simple. Iron Patriot adds a high-cost card to your hand. If you're winning the lane he's played in after your next turn, that card's cost is significantly reduced. This allows for powerful plays, particularly cards like Doctor Doom, potentially securing victory. However, committing to a lane with Iron Patriot is crucial. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & Groot both synergize with and counter this strategy.
Best Day One Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap
Like Hawkeye (Kate Bishop), Iron Patriot is a versatile 2-cost card fitting various decks, but excels in specific strategies. Expect to see him in Wiccan-style and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation decks.
Here's a strong Wiccan-focused deck:
Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob, Psylocke, Iron Patriot, U.S. Agent, Rocket & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, Alioth. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]
Note: If you lack Hydra Bob, U.S. Agent, or Rocket & Groot, substitute with similarly costed high-power cards to maintain the curve for Wiccan. Wiccan and Alioth (Series 5 cards) are essential.
This deck thrives against prevalent Doom 2099 decks. The strategy centers on playing Wiccan to generate energy, followed by Galactus to buff Kitty Pryde. U.S. Agent can win lanes, but avoid placing higher-cost cards in his lane. Position Iron Patriot strategically, ideally in an unrevealed lane to prevent opponent counterplay. With optimal play, you’ll have ample energy for a powerful turn 5 and 6.
A nostalgic Devil Dinosaur deck also utilizes Iron Patriot:
Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye (Kate Bishop), Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Devil Dinosaur. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]
Essential cards besides Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand are Hydra Bob, Hawkeye (Kate Bishop), and Wiccan. You can replace Hydra Bob with a suitable 1-cost alternative like Nebula.
This deck recalls classic Devil Dinosaur strategies, but Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand add new dimensions. If your hand isn’t large enough for Devil Dinosaur, pivot to a Wiccan strategy, leveraging generated cards and Mystique’s copy ability. Sentinel also returns, becoming a powerful 2-cost, 5-power card (or 7 with Mystique) with Quinjet.
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?
Iron Patriot is a solid, versatile card that's likely a worthwhile addition, especially for hand-generation deck enthusiasts. While not game-breaking, he offers strategic depth and is a more flexible option than some previously released cards. The decision depends on your playstyle and whether you value the additional content included in the Season Pass. If you enjoy hand-generation decks, the $9.99 USD investment is likely justified.
Marvel Snap is available now.
