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Iron Patriot Decks Dominate Marvel Snap: Tips and Strategies for Victory

Author:Kristen Update:Jan 18,2025

Iron Patriot Decks Dominate Marvel Snap: Tips and Strategies for Victory

Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, spearheaded by Iron Patriot. This guide explores whether Iron Patriot is worth adding to your collection.

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Iron Patriot's Mechanics in Marvel Snap

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 straightforward effect adds a high-cost card to your hand. If you're winning the location after your next turn, that card's cost is reduced by 4. This makes a 4-cost card 0 cost, a 5-cost 1 cost, and a 6-cost 2 cost. Powerful cards like Doctor Doom can lead to game-winning scenarios, but requires strategic placement in a location to secure the win condition.

Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot offer strong synergy and counterplay against Iron Patriot strategies.

Top Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

Similar to Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot's versatility allows for inclusion in various decks, particularly those focused on Wiccan or the classic Devil Dinosaur hand-generation strategies.

Wiccan-Style Deck:

Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob, Psylocke, Iron Patriot, US Agent, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, Alioth. (Copy this list from Untapped.)

This deck shines against the prevalent Doom 2099 meta. The strategy centers on deploying Wiccan to generate energy, buffing Kitty Pryde with Galactus, and using US Agent for lane control. Iron Patriot's added card can be played alongside Hydra Bob or Rocket Raccoon & Groot to maximize his effect. Consider placing Iron Patriot in an unrevealed location to limit opponent counterplay. The goal is to amass significant energy for a powerful turn 5 and 6.

Devil Dinosaur Deck:

Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Devil Dinosaur. (Copy this list from Untapped.)

This deck revives a classic strategy, leveraging Devil Dinosaur's power. Iron Patriot complements Victoria Hand (Spotlight Cache card), potentially providing a high-cost card for a powerful final turn. Alternatively, if hand size is insufficient for Devil Dinosaur, focus on Wiccan's energy generation and copying Victoria Hand with Mystique. Sentinel's cost reduction, combined with Quinjet and Agent Coulson, creates a potent late-game presence.

Is Iron Patriot Worth the Season Pass Purchase?

Iron Patriot is a strong card, but not game-breaking. While not essential, he significantly enhances hand-generation strategies. If you're a fan of those deck types, the $9.99 USD Season Pass, including Iron Patriot and other rewards, is a worthwhile investment. Otherwise, consider the value proposition carefully based on your existing deck styles and card pool.

Marvel Snap is available now.