Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, spearheaded by Iron Patriot. This guide explores whether Iron Patriot is worth the Season Pass purchase, examining his mechanics and optimal deck strategies.
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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 adds a high-cost card to your hand, significantly reducing its cost if you control the lane after your next turn. This makes cards like Doctor Doom potentially game-winning, though it requires a commitment to that lane. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot synergize well and counter Iron Patriot's effect.
Best Iron Patriot Decks
Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, is versatile but thrives in specific decks. He excels in Wiccan-style and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation strategies.
Wiccan-Style Deck:
This deck utilizes Wiccan and Alioth (Series 5 cards) to generate significant energy for late-game plays. Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob (or high-power substitutes), Psylocke, Iron Patriot, U.S. Agent, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, and Alioth. The strategy focuses on controlling a lane with Iron Patriot, using his effect to generate powerful cards, and leveraging Wiccan's energy generation. U.S. Agent provides lane control, but careful card placement is needed. Ideally, you'll have 7 energy on turn 5 and 8 on turn 6, unleashing a powerful final turn.
Devil Dinosaur Deck:
This deck revives the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, enhanced by Iron Patriot and the Spotlight Cache card, Victoria Hand. This list includes Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob (or a 1-cost alternative like Nebula), Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, and Devil Dinosaur. The goal is a powerful turn 5 Devil Dinosaur play, potentially supplemented by Iron Patriot's card generation and Victoria Hand's effect, creating multiple high-power, low-cost Sentinels.
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?
Iron Patriot is a strong, versatile card, but not game-breaking. While skipping him isn't disastrous given the availability of alternative 2-cost cards, his value increases significantly for players focused on hand-generation strategies. If you enjoy those decks, the Season Pass's value, including Iron Patriot and other rewards, justifies the $9.99 USD cost. Otherwise, consider your deck-building preferences before purchasing.
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