The Dark Avengers assemble! Marvel Snap's first 2025 season pass introduces Iron Patriot, a powerful addition to your roster. This guide explores whether he's worth the investment and showcases top-tier 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.”
This seemingly complex ability is straightforward. Iron Patriot adds a high-cost card to your hand, and if you're winning the lane after your next turn, that card's cost is significantly reduced. A 4-cost card becomes free, a 5-cost becomes 1-cost, and a 6-cost becomes 2-cost. This can lead to game-winning plays, particularly with cards like Doctor Doom. However, you must commit to winning the lane Iron Patriot is played in to reap the full benefit. 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
Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye Kate Bishop before him, is a versatile 2-cost card fitting various decks, but excels in specific strategies. We anticipate his use in Wiccan-style and budget Devil Dinosaur hand-generation decks.
Wiccan-Style 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.]
If you lack Hydra Bob, U.S. Agent, or Rocket & Groot, substitute with similarly costed high-power cards to maintain your curve. Wiccan and Alioth are essential.
This deck thrives against prevalent Doom 2099 decks. The goal is to play Wiccan for energy generation, followed by Galactus to buff Kitty Pryde. U.S. Agent can win lanes but requires careful placement of higher-cost cards. Play Iron Patriot, ideally in an unrevealed lane, followed by Hydra Bob or Rocket & Groot to trigger his effect. With ideal plays, you'll have ample energy on turns 5 and 6 to unleash powerful cards, including Alioth, while controlling your opponent's plays.
Devil Dinosaur Deck:
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.]
Besides Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, and Wiccan are essential Series 5 cards. Nebula can replace Hydra Bob.
This deck recalls classic Devil Dinosaur strategies. While Iron Patriot doesn't directly summon Devil Dinosaur, combining him with Victoria Hand creates powerful synergies. The deck aims for a turn 5 Devil Dinosaur play followed by Mystique and Agent Coulson. If your hand isn't large enough, a Wiccan-focused final turn, copying Victoria Hand with Mystique, is a viable alternative. Sentinel's return is significant, with Victoria Hand making subsequent Sentinels high-power, low-cost cards.
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?
Iron Patriot is a strong card, less niche than nerfed cards like Surtur. While not game-breaking, he's a valuable addition, particularly for hand-generation decks. If you enjoy those strategies, the season pass's value extends beyond Iron Patriot, making the purchase worthwhile. However, if you don't play those styles, he's a good but not essential card.
Marvel Snap is available now.
