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 analyzes whether he's worth the investment and explores optimal deck strategies.
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Iron Patriot's MechanicsBest Iron Patriot DecksDay One Value: Is He Worth It?
Iron Patriot's Mechanics
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 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). Winning the lane is crucial to maximize his potential. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot offer synergy and counterplay.
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-Style 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 curve for Wiccan. Wiccan and Alioth are essential.
- This deck counters Doom 2099. The strategy focuses on Wiccan energy generation, Galactus buffs for Kitty Pryde, and U.S. Agent lane control.
- Position Iron Patriot strategically (consider the far-right unrevealed lane) to maximize his effect with Hydra Bob, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, or Copycat.
- Aim for 7 energy on turn 5 and 8 on turn 6 to unleash powerful cards, including Alioth.
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)
- Essential cards besides Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand are Hydra Bob, Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, and Wiccan. Nebula can replace Hydra Bob.
- This deck revives the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, enhanced by Victoria Hand, creating powerful plays with Mystique and Agent Coulson.
- Sentinel's cost reduction with Victoria Hand creates strong plays.
- Quinjet synergizes with low-cost cards generated by Iron Patriot and Agent Coulson.
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass?
Iron Patriot is a valuable card, especially for hand-generation decks. While not game-breaking, he's a solid addition that many players might regret missing. The decision depends on your playstyle and deck preferences. If you enjoy hand-generation strategies, the Season Pass is a worthwhile investment. Otherwise, consider the value of the other Season Pass contents.
Marvel Snap is available now.
