Master the Marvel Snap Iron Patriot: Deck Strategies and Season Pass Value
The Dark Avengers assemble in Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass! This guide analyzes Iron Patriot, a powerful addition, and explores whether he's worth the Season Pass purchase. We'll examine his mechanics and showcase top-tier Iron Patriot decks.
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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 provides a random high-cost card. 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, strategic lane placement is crucial. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & Groot both synergize with and counter this strategy.
Top Iron Patriot Decks
Iron Patriot's versatility allows inclusion in various decks. We'll highlight two effective strategies: a Wiccan-centric build and a revived Devil Dinosaur deck.
Wiccan-Style Deck:
- Kitty Pryde
- Zabu
- Hydra Bob
- Psylocke
- Iron Patriot
- U.S. Agent
- Rocket & Groot
- Copycat
- Galactus
- Daughter of Galactus
- Wiccan
- Legion
- Alioth
(Substitute high-power cards for Hydra Bob, U.S. Agent, or Rocket & Groot if unavailable. Wiccan and Alioth are essential.)
This deck leverages Wiccan's energy generation to play high-cost cards, boosted by Galactus and Kitty Pryde. Iron Patriot adds another high-cost card to the mix, potentially reducing its cost for a powerful final turn. U.S. Agent provides lane control, while strategic placement of Iron Patriot is key.
Devil Dinosaur Deck (Revisited):
- Maria Hill
- Quinjet
- Hydra Bob
- Hawkeye & Kate Bishop
- Iron Patriot
- Sentinel
- Victoria Hand
- Mystique
- Agent Coulson
- Shang-Chi
- Wiccan
- Devil Dinosaur
(Consider replacing Hydra Bob with a 1-cost card like Nebula if needed. Hawkeye & Kate Bishop and Wiccan are essential.)
This deck revives the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, enhanced by Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand. The goal is a powerful turn 5 Devil Dinosaur play, supported by Mystique and Agent Coulson. If the hand isn't large enough, a Wiccan-focused final turn can be utilized. Sentinel's cost reduction with Victoria Hand creates powerful plays.
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass?
Iron Patriot is a strong card, but not game-breaking. While you might not regret missing him, his utility in hand-generation decks makes the Season Pass purchase worthwhile for those strategies. The additional Season Pass content further justifies the $9.99 USD cost.
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