Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, spearheaded 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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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 straightforward effect adds a high-cost card to your hand. If you're winning the location where he's played after your next turn, that card's cost is reduced by 4. This makes a 4-cost card 0 cost, a 5-cost 1 cost, and a 6-cost 2 cost.
Strategic placement is crucial. Cards like Doctor Doom can lead to victory, but you need to control the location to maximize Iron Patriot's impact. Synergies exist with cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot, but they also offer counterplay.
Best Iron Patriot Decks
Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, is a versatile 2-cost card suitable for various decks. He excels in Wiccan-style strategies and cheaper Devil Dinosaur hand-generation decks.
Wiccan-centric 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 thrives against prevalent Doom 2099 strategies. The focus is on deploying Wiccan for energy generation, buffing Kitty Pryde with Galactus, and using U.S. Agent to control lanes. Iron Patriot's generated card is ideally played alongside Hydra Bob or Rocket Raccoon & Groot. Consider placing Iron Patriot in an unrevealed lane. With optimal play, you'll have abundant energy on turns 5 and 6 for a powerful final push, using Alioth and other cards.
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 a classic Devil Dinosaur strategy. Iron Patriot complements Victoria Hand, increasing the potential for a powerful final turn. While the original Devil Dinosaur/Mystique/Agent Coulson combo is powerful, it relies on hand size. If your hand is small, use Wiccan to play the generated cards and copy Victoria Hand with Mystique. Sentinel's return is significant, as Victoria Hand makes subsequent Sentinels 2-cost, 5-power cards (or 7 with Mystique). Quinjet further boosts this strategy.
Day One Iron Patriot Deck Viability
Iron Patriot is a valuable addition, but not game-breaking. While some may regret missing him, numerous 2-cost alternatives exist. However, if you enjoy hand-generation strategies, the Season Pass, including Iron Patriot and other rewards, is a worthwhile investment.
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