*Marvel Snap* fans might have noticed a lack of animal companions in the game, with only a few like Cosmo, Groose, Zabu, and Hit Monkey gracing the decks. However, with the introduction of the Brave New World season, Falcon's loyal sidekick, Redwing, joins the roster of animal allies, bringing a new feathered friend to the game.
How Redwing Works in Marvel Snap
Redwing is a 3-cost, 4-power card with a unique ability: "The first time this moves, add a card from your hand to the old location." There are a few crucial points to consider with Redwing. Firstly, it can only be activated once, which limits its utility even if you attempt to synergize it with cards like Symbiote Spider-Man or try to bounce it back into your hand for a replay. Secondly, targeting a specific card with Redwing can be challenging. Move decks often include small cards like Iron Fist that you might not want to use with Redwing, while Scream decks tend to manipulate your opponent's cards rather than your own.
Despite these challenges, there are affordable ways to move Redwing, such as using Madame Web or Cloak, which can be beneficial for players with lower Collection Levels. Redwing can potentially steal some surprising victories by enabling early plays like Galactus or pulling high-value cards like The Infinaut into play.
Best Day One Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap
Last season's dominant cards, Ares and Surtur, return with a new Scream-based build that aims to gain power from cards like Aero and disrupt opponents with Heimdall. Redwing fits nicely into this deck, though you'd typically prioritize playing Surtur on turn 3. Here's the list:
Hydra Bob, Scream, Kraven, Captain America, Redwing, Polaris, Surtur, Ares, Cull Obsidian, Aero, Heimdall, Magneto. Click here to copy this list from Untapped.
This is a high-cost deck featuring several Series 5 cards: Hydra Bob, Scream, Redwing, Surtur, Ares, and Cull Obsidian. If you don't have Hydra Bob, you can replace him with another 1-drop like Rocket Raccoon or Iceman, but the other Series 5 cards are crucial. The strategy involves playing Surtur on turn 3, followed by high-powered cards to boost Surtur's power, with the alternate win condition of stealing power with Scream. The deck includes 'push' cards like Polaris, Aero, and Magneto, and you can use Redwing with Heimdall to not only buff Surtur but also pull a high-powered card from your hand.
Another deck where Redwing could fit is alongside Madame Web, especially after Dagger's nerf, which has diminished the competitiveness of move decks. Here's a list for an Ongoing style deck that's gained popularity:
Ant-Man, Madame Web, Psylocke, Sam Wilson, Captain America, Luke Cage, Captain America, Redwing, Doom 2099, Iron Lad, Blue Marvel, Doctor Doom, Spectrum. Click here to copy this list from Untapped.
This deck includes two Series 5 cards: Madame Web and Doom 2099. While Madame Web is not essential, if you remove her, you should also remove Redwing and replace them with another Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius. This deck focuses on finding Doom 2099 early to spread power across all locations. Madame Web aids this strategy by allowing you to shift Doom 2099's bots and move Sam Wilson's shield. Additionally, you can use Redwing with Madame Web to pull a card from your hand on the next turn. On turn 6, you'll aim to play either Doctor Doom or Spectrum to either spread or spike power, respectively, and secure a win.
Is Redwing Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens?
Currently, Redwing might not be the best investment for your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens. It's an underpowered card that fits into an underpowered archetype. It's advisable to save your resources for more impactful cards later in the month or the next season. Unless Second Dinner significantly buffs Redwing, it's unlikely to be a worthwhile addition to your collection.
