Iron Patriot Dominates: Unveiling the Top Decks in Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, spearheaded by Iron Patriot. This guide explores whether Iron Patriot is worth the Season Pass purchase, examining his mechanics and optimal deck strategies.

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Iron Patriot's Mechanics

Iron Patriot is a 2-cost, 3-power card with the 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. If you're winning the location he's played in after your next turn, that card's cost is reduced by 4. This makes 4-cost cards 0 cost, 5-cost cards 1 cost, and 6-cost cards 2 cost. Winning the location is crucial to maximizing his effect. Cards like Doctor Doom can significantly increase your chances of victory in the targeted location. However, cards such as Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot both synergize with and counter Iron Patriot's strategy.

Best Iron Patriot Decks

Iron Patriot's versatility allows inclusion in various decks, but he excels in specific strategies. Expect to see him in Wiccan-style and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation decks.

Wiccan-Style Deck:

Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob, Psylocke, Iron Patriot, US Agent, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, Alioth [Untapped Link]

This deck thrives against prevalent meta decks featuring Doom 2099. The core strategy involves playing Wiccan to generate energy for late-game plays, using Galactus to buff Kitty Pryde. US Agent provides lane control, but careful placement is essential. To maximize Iron Patriot, play Hydra Bob or Rocket Raccoon & Groot in the same location. Copycat offers a strong alternative. Consider placing Iron Patriot in an unrevealed lane to counter opponent strategies. A successful strategy leads to significant energy on turns 5 and 6, enabling powerful plays and denying opponents' options.

Devil Dinosaur Deck:

Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Devil Dinosaur [Untapped Link]

This deck harkens back to classic Devil Dinosaur strategies. Iron Patriot, combined with Victoria Hand (this week's Spotlight Cache card), enhances the deck's potential. While Iron Patriot can't directly summon Devil Dinosaur, the generated cards add significant power. If hand size is insufficient for a powerful Devil Dinosaur play, a Wiccan-focused strategy, utilizing generated cards and Mystique's copying ability on Victoria Hand, is a viable alternative. Sentinel's inclusion, combined with Victoria Hand, creates powerful 1-cost, high-power cards, further amplified by Quinjet and Agent Coulson.

Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass?

Iron Patriot is a strong addition to many decks, especially hand-generation strategies. While not game-breaking, his versatility makes him a valuable asset. The decision hinges on your preferred playstyles. If you enjoy hand-generation decks, the Season Pass's value, including Iron Patriot and other rewards, justifies the cost. However, if you primarily use other deck archetypes, the investment might be less compelling due to the availability of alternative 2-cost cards.

Marvel Snap is available now.