The Dark Avengers are set to assemble with the first season pass for *Marvel Snap* in 2025, led by none other than Iron Patriot. This guide will explore whether you should consider picking him up and delve into the best Iron Patriot decks for *Marvel Snap*.
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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 an ability that reads: “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 card's effect, despite its lengthy description, is quite straightforward. When you play Iron Patriot, he adds a random high-cost card to your hand. If you manage to lead in the lane where Iron Patriot was played the following turn, the added card's cost is reduced by 4. This can turn a 4-cost card into a 0-cost powerhouse, a 5-cost into a 1-cost, and a 6-cost into a 2-cost marvel.
Cards like Doctor Doom can be game-changers with this effect, but you'll need to strategize carefully to maximize Iron Patriot's potential, especially when facing cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon and Groot, which both synergize with and counter him.
Best Day One Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap
Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye Kate Bishop before him, is a versatile 2-cost card that can enhance various deck types, though he shines brightest in specific configurations. Here are two potent decks for the launch of Iron Patriot:
Deck 1: Wiccan-Style Deck
- Kitty Pryde
- Zabu
- Hydra Bob
- Psylocke
- Iron Patriot
- US Agent
- Rocket Raccoon and Groot
- Copycat
- Galacta
- Daughter of Galactus
- Wiccan
- Legion
- Alioth
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This deck thrives in a meta dominated by Doom 2099. The strategy revolves around leveraging Wiccan to amass energy for the final turns, then boosting Kitty Pryde with Galacta. US Agent can secure lanes, but be cautious about where you place high-cost cards. To fully utilize Iron Patriot, pair him with Hydra Bob or Rocket Raccoon and Groot in the same lane. Copycat can be a solid alternative, offering a respectable 5 power. Aim to have 7 energy by turn 5 and 8 by turn 6, allowing for a powerful endgame with Alioth while disrupting your opponent's plans with US Agent and Rocket Raccoon and Groot.
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Deck 2: Devil Dinosaur Revival
- Maria Hill
- Quinjet
- Hydra Bob
- Hawkeye Kate Bishop
- Iron Patriot
- Sentinel
- Victoria Hand
- Mystique
- Agent Coulson
- Shang-Chi
- Wiccan
- Devil Dinosaur
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This nostalgic deck brings Devil Dinosaur back into the fold, combining him with Victoria Hand to maximize hand size. While Iron Patriot can't summon Devil Dinosaur directly, he can help generate the cards needed for a potent final turn. If your hand isn't large enough for Devil Dinosaur, utilize Wiccan to flood your hand and copy Victoria Hand with Mystique. Sentinel, paired with Victoria Hand, becomes a formidable 5-power card at 2-cost, or even 7 power with Mystique's assistance. Add Quinjet to the mix, and you'll have an array of low-cost, high-power cards to dominate the board.
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?
Iron Patriot is a solid card with broad applications, less niche than cards like Surtur that were later nerfed. While you might feel a slight regret if you skip him, it's not a critical loss given the variety of 2-cost alternatives available. However, if you're keen on playing hand-generation decks, Iron Patriot is a must-have, making the $9.99 USD season pass a worthwhile investment for the additional benefits it brings.
And those are the best Iron Patriot decks in Marvel Snap.
Marvel Snap is available to play now.
