Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, spearheaded by Iron Patriot. This guide analyzes whether Iron Patriot is worth the Season Pass purchase, exploring 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 in this location after the next turn, give it -4 Cost."
This ability is deceptively simple. Iron Patriot adds a high-cost card to your hand, potentially reducing its cost significantly if you control the location after your next turn. A 4-cost card becomes free, a 5-cost becomes 1-cost, and a 6-cost becomes 2-cost. This can lead to game-winning plays, particularly with cards like Doctor Doom. However, strategic placement is crucial to secure the location advantage. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & Groot directly interact with and counter Iron Patriot's strategy.
Top Iron Patriot Decks (Day One)
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. Substitute high-power cards of similar cost for Hydra Bob, U.S. Agent, or Rocket & Groot if needed. Wiccan and Alioth are essential.)
This deck leverages Wiccan's energy generation and Galactus's buffs to Kitty Pryde. Iron Patriot's generated card adds to the late-game power surge, while U.S. Agent secures lanes. Strategic placement of Iron Patriot is key, ideally in an unrevealed location to prevent 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
(Copy this list from Untapped. Nebula can replace Hydra Bob if needed, but Kate Bishop and Wiccan are crucial.)
This deck revives a classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, enhanced by Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand. The goal is a powerful turn 5 with Devil Dinosaur, Mystique, and Agent Coulson, or a Wiccan-based late-game push using Iron Patriot's generated card. Sentinel's synergy with Victoria Hand creates potent 1-cost, high-power cards.
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?
Iron Patriot is a strong addition to many decks, but not a game-changer. His versatility makes him valuable, especially for hand-generation strategies. While numerous 2-cost alternatives exist, his unique ability makes him a worthwhile investment if you enjoy those deck archetypes. The overall value of the Season Pass, beyond Iron Patriot, should also be considered.
