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, exploring optimal deck builds.
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How Iron Patriot Functions 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."
While the description is lengthy, the effect is simple. Iron Patriot adds a high-cost card to your hand. If you control the location after your next turn, that card's cost is significantly reduced (4-cost becomes 0, 5-cost becomes 1, 6-cost becomes 2).
Strategic placement is key. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & Groot synergize with and counter Iron Patriot's effects.
Top Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap
Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, is a versatile 2-cost card fitting various decks, excelling in specific strategies. Expect to see him in Wiccan-style and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation decks.
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)
- Replace Hydra Bob, U.S. Agent, or Rocket & Groot with high-power cards if needed to maintain curve for Wiccan. Wiccan and Alioth are crucial.
- This deck excels against Doom 2099-heavy metas. The strategy focuses on Wiccan energy generation, Galactus buffs for Kitty Pryde, and U.S. Agent lane control.
- Position Iron Patriot strategically, ideally in an unrevealed lane to prevent opponent counterplay. Use Hydra Bob, Rocket & Groot, or Copycat to maximize his effect.
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)
- Hydra Bob can be replaced with a 1-cost card like Nebula. Kate Bishop and Wiccan are essential.
- This deck revives 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 Mystique to copy Victoria Hand. Sentinel becomes a powerful 2-cost card with Victoria Hand.
Is the Season Pass Worth It?
Iron Patriot is a solid, versatile card, but not game-breaking. Unless you're dedicated to hand-generation strategies, the Season Pass value depends on the other included content. However, for hand-generation enthusiasts, Iron Patriot is a worthwhile addition.
Marvel Snap is available now.
