Iron Patriot: A Deep Dive into Marvel Snap's New Season Pass Card
The Dark Avengers assemble in Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass! This guide analyzes Iron Patriot, the featured card, exploring his viability 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 seemingly complex ability is straightforward. 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, but requires strategic lane positioning and commitment. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot both synergize with and counter this strategy.
Best Iron Patriot Decks
Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, is a versatile 2-cost card adaptable to various decks. However, he excels in specific archetypes. Here are two examples:
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 (Copy this list from Untapped)
This deck leverages Wiccan's energy generation and Galactus's power boosts. Iron Patriot provides a high-cost card to fuel Wiccan's late-game power surge. Replace Hydra Bob, U.S. Agent, or Rocket Raccoon & Groot with similarly costed high-power cards if needed. Wiccan and Alioth are essential.
Strategic placement of Iron Patriot is key, ideally in an unrevealed lane to avoid opponent counterplay. Hydra Bob, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, or Copycat are excellent follow-up plays to maximize Iron Patriot's cost reduction.
Devil Dinosaur Deck (Nostalgic Approach):
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 revives the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, enhanced by Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand. While Iron Patriot doesn't directly summon Devil Dinosaur, Victoria Hand's synergy makes it a viable option. Replace Hydra Bob with a suitable 1-cost card if necessary, but Kate Bishop and Wiccan are crucial.
This deck aims for a powerful turn 5 Devil Dinosaur play, followed by Mystique and Agent Coulson. If the hand size is insufficient, a Wiccan-focused final turn utilizing generated cards and Mystique's copy of Victoria Hand is a strong alternative. Sentinel also returns, becoming a powerful 2-cost 5-power (or 7-power with Mystique) card thanks to Victoria Hand and Quinjet.
Day One Iron Patriot Deck Viability
Iron Patriot is a strong addition, but not game-breaking. He's a worthwhile addition, especially for hand-generation strategies. While there are numerous 2-cost alternatives, Iron Patriot's unique ability makes him a valuable asset. The Season Pass's additional content further justifies the $9.99 USD price tag for those wanting to explore these deck strategies.
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