Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, led 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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How Iron Patriot Functions in Marvel Snap
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 ability, while complex in description, is simple in effect. Iron Patriot adds a high-cost card to your hand, potentially reducing its cost significantly if you control the lane after your next turn. This allows for powerful late-game plays. However, success hinges on securing lane control.
Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot directly interact with and can counter Iron Patriot's strategy.
Top Iron Patriot Decks (Day One)
Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye & Kate Bishop before him, is a versatile 2-cost card adaptable to various decks. He excels particularly 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 [Untapped Deck Link]
This deck aims to leverage Wiccan's energy generation for powerful late-game plays, enhanced by Galactus' buffs to Kitty Pryde. U.S. Agent offers strong lane control, but placement requires careful consideration. Iron Patriot's generated card, ideally played alongside Hydra Bob or Rocket Raccoon & Groot, contributes to this late-game surge. Consider placing Iron Patriot in an unrevealed lane to minimize opponent counterplay.
Devil Dinosaur Deck:
Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Devil Dinosaur [Untapped Deck Link]
This deck revisits the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, enhanced by Iron Patriot and the Spotlight Cache card, Victoria Hand. While Iron Patriot doesn't directly summon Devil Dinosaur, the extra cards in hand improve consistency. The strategy revolves around a powerful turn 5 Devil Dinosaur play, followed by Mystique and Agent Coulson. If hand size is limiting, focus on Wiccan and maximizing energy for a final turn card dump. Sentinel's synergy with Victoria Hand creates strong, low-cost cards.
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass?
Iron Patriot is a strong card, but not game-breaking. While his absence isn't catastrophic given the many alternative 2-cost options, he significantly enhances hand-generation decks. If you enjoy these strategies, the Season Pass's value extends beyond Iron Patriot, making the purchase worthwhile. However, for players not focused on these decks, the value proposition is less compelling.
Marvel Snap is available now.
