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 explores whether he's worth the investment and showcases optimal deck builds.
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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 drastically 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, committing to a lane with Iron Patriot is crucial for this effect. Synergies exist with cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot.
Best Iron Patriot Decks
Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, is a versatile 2-cost card adaptable to various decks. He excels in Wiccan-style and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation strategies.
Wiccan-centric Deck:
Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob, Psylocke, Iron Patriot, U.S. Agent, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, Alioth. (Copy this list from Untapped.)
- Replace Hydra Bob, U.S. Agent, or Rocket Raccoon & Groot with high-power cards if needed to maintain the curve for Wiccan. Wiccan and Alioth are essential.
- This deck thrives against Doom 2099. The strategy involves playing Wiccan to generate energy, buffing Kitty Pryde with Galactus, and utilizing U.S. Agent for lane control.
- Position Iron Patriot strategically; Hydra Bob, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, or Copycat provide synergy.
Devil Dinosaur Deck (Nostalgic Approach):
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.)
- Hydra Bob can be substituted with a 1-cost card like Nebula. Kate Bishop and Wiccan are crucial.
- This deck revisits the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, but Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand add new dimensions.
- If hand size is insufficient for Devil Dinosaur, utilize Wiccan and copy Victoria Hand with Mystique. Sentinel's cost reduction with Victoria Hand creates powerful plays.
Day One Value: Is Iron Patriot Worth the Season Pass?
Iron Patriot is a strong addition, but not game-breaking. While he's a solid 2-cost card, numerous alternatives exist. However, for players focused on hand-generation strategies, the $9.99 USD investment is worthwhile, considering the additional rewards included in the Season Pass.
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