Iron Patriot Dominates Marvel Snap Meta

Unleash the Dark Avengers with Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass! This guide analyzes the new Iron Patriot card, exploring its viability and showcasing optimal deck strategies.

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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 seemingly complex, Iron Patriot's effect is simple. He 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).

Cards like Doctor Doom can lead to victory, but you must commit to Iron Patriot's location. Synergistic cards include Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot.

Top Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, is a versatile 2-cost card. He excels in specific archetypes. Expect to see him in Wiccan and Devil Dinosaur decks.

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]

• Replace Hydra Bob, U.S. Agent, or Rocket Raccoon & Groot with high-power alternatives if needed. Wiccan and Alioth are essential.
• This deck counters Doom 2099. The goal is to utilize Wiccan's energy generation, buff Kitty Pryde with Galactus, and leverage U.S. Agent's power.
• Use Hydra Bob, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, or Copycat in Iron Patriot's location to maximize his effect. Consider placing him in an unrevealed location.
• Aim for 7 energy on turn 5 and 8 on turn 6 to deploy powerful cards, including Alioth.

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]

• Replace Hydra Bob with a 1-cost card like Nebula if necessary. Kate Bishop and Wiccan are crucial.
• This deck revisits the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, enhanced by Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand.
• If your hand size is insufficient for Devil Dinosaur, focus on Wiccan and Mystique to copy Victoria Hand.
• Sentinel becomes incredibly powerful with Victoria Hand, creating 2-cost 5-power (or 7-power with Mystique) cards.

Is the Season Pass Worth It?

Iron Patriot is a strong, versatile card, but not game-breaking. Unless you're dedicated to hand-generation strategies, the Season Pass might be a luxury. However, if you enjoy these deck types, the $9.99 USD price point, including additional rewards, makes Iron Patriot a worthwhile acquisition.

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