Master the Marvel Snap Iron Patriot: Deck Strategies and Season Pass Value
The Dark Avengers assemble in Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass, spearheaded by Iron Patriot. This guide analyzes whether he's worth the investment and explores optimal deck strategies.
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Iron Patriot's Mechanics
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 straightforward effect adds a high-cost card to your hand. If you control the lane after your next turn, that card's cost is significantly reduced (4-cost becomes 0, 5-cost becomes 1, 6-cost becomes 2). This can lead to game-winning plays, particularly with cards like Doctor Doom. However, securing lane control is crucial. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot both synergize with and counter this strategy.
Best Iron Patriot Decks
Iron Patriot's versatility allows inclusion in various decks, but he excels in specific archetypes. Two prominent examples are Wiccan-centric strategies and revived Devil Dinosaur hand-generation decks.
Wiccan-focused Deck:
This deck leverages Wiccan's energy generation to play high-cost cards efficiently. The inclusion of Kitty Pryde, Zabu, and several high-power cards creates strong board presence. Iron Patriot provides additional high-cost cards, further enhancing Wiccan's potential. Key cards include: Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob (or substitute), Psylocke, Iron Patriot, US Agent, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, and Alioth. (Decklist available on Untapped).
Devil Dinosaur Revival Deck:
This deck reintroduces the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, enhanced by Iron Patriot and the Spotlight Cache card, Victoria Hand. The goal is to generate a powerful hand, culminating in a turn 5 Devil Dinosaur play, amplified by Mystique and Agent Coulson. Key cards include: Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob (or substitute), Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, and Devil Dinosaur. (Decklist available on Untapped).
Day One Value: Is He Worth It?
Iron Patriot is a strong card, but not game-breaking. His value depends on your playstyle. If you enjoy hand-generation decks, the Season Pass purchase is worthwhile, providing access to a powerful tool and other rewards. However, if you prefer other strategies, many viable 2-cost alternatives exist, making the purchase less essential.
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