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 the Season Pass?
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). Winning the lane is crucial to maximizing his potential. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & 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 & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, Alioth (Copy this list from Untapped)
This deck thrives against Doom 2099-heavy metas. The strategy centers on Wiccan for energy generation, Galactus for Kitty Pryde buffs, and U.S. Agent for lane control. Iron Patriot's generated card, ideally played in the same lane as Hydra Bob or Rocket & Groot, adds significant power. Consider placing Iron Patriot in an unrevealed lane. With optimal play, you'll have ample energy for a powerful turn 5 and 6.
Substitute cards lacking Hydra Bob, U.S. Agent, or Rocket & Groot with high-power alternatives to maintain the curve for Wiccan. Wiccan and Alioth are essential.
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 revisits the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy. Iron Patriot complements Victoria Hand (Spotlight Cache card), enhancing the potential for a powerful final turn. Mystique copies Victoria Hand, creating multiple low-cost, high-power Sentinels. Quinjet further amplifies this effect. Wiccan provides an alternative late-game strategy. Replace Hydra Bob with a suitable 1-cost alternative if needed, but Kate Bishop and Wiccan are vital.
Day One Value: Is Iron Patriot Worth the Season Pass?
Iron Patriot is a strong card, more versatile than nerfed cards like Surtur. While not game-breaking, he's a worthwhile addition, especially for players enjoying hand-generation strategies. The additional Season Pass content further justifies the $9.99 USD cost. If you're not focused on hand-generation decks, he's a good but not essential addition.
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