Iron Patriot Decks Dominate Marvel Snap Meta

Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, led by Iron Patriot. This guide explores whether Iron Patriot is worth adding to your collection.

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Iron Patriot's Abilities 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 straightforward ability adds a high-cost card to your hand. If you're winning the location where Iron Patriot is played after your next turn, that card's cost is reduced by 4. This makes a 4-cost card free, a 5-cost card cost 1, and a 6-cost card cost 2.

Strategic placement is key. Cards like Doctor Doom can lead to victory, but you must control the location where Iron Patriot is played. Synergistic cards include Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot.

Best Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

Iron Patriot's versatility allows him to fit into various decks. He excels in Wiccan-style and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation strategies.

Wiccan-Style Deck:

This deck utilizes Wiccan's energy generation and Galactus's power boost. Iron Patriot adds high-cost cards, potentially reducing their cost significantly if you're winning the location. Key cards include Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob, Psylocke, US Agent, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, and Alioth. Substitutions can be made for Hydra Bob, US Agent, or Rocket Raccoon & Groot with high-power cards of similar cost to maintain the curve.

Devil Dinosaur Deck:

This nostalgic deck uses Iron Patriot alongside Victoria Hand (Spotlight Cache card). While Iron Patriot doesn't directly summon Devil Dinosaur, Victoria Hand enables powerful late-game plays. Key cards include Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, and Devil Dinosaur. Hydra Bob can be replaced with a suitable 1-cost alternative like Nebula.

Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?

Iron Patriot's value depends on your playstyle. He's a strong, versatile card that's not essential but can enhance specific deck strategies. While not game-breaking, he's a worthwhile addition for players focusing on hand-generation decks. The Season Pass's overall value, including Iron Patriot and other content, justifies the $9.99 USD cost for those players. For others, the cost-benefit ratio may be less compelling.

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