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 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 control the location after your next turn, that card's cost is significantly reduced, making powerful cards playable earlier. Success hinges on securing a location advantage. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & Groot offer strong synergy and counterplay.
Best Iron Patriot Decks
Iron Patriot's versatility allows inclusion in various decks, but excels in specific strategies. Two prime examples are Wiccan-centric and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation decks.
Wiccan-focused 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)
This deck leverages Wiccan's energy generation. Replace Hydra Bob, U.S. Agent, or Rocket & Groot with comparable high-power cards if needed. Wiccan and Alioth are crucial. The strategy centers on Wiccan for energy manipulation, Galactus to boost Kitty Pryde, and U.S. Agent for lane control. Iron Patriot's generated card adds to the late-game power surge.
Devil Dinosaur Deck (Nostalgia Trip):
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. While Iron Patriot doesn't directly summon Devil Dinosaur, Victoria Hand (from the Spotlight Cache) provides synergy. Hydra Bob can be substituted with a 1-cost card like Nebula. Kate Bishop and Wiccan are essential. The goal is a powerful turn 5 Devil Dinosaur play, supplemented by Mystique and Agent Coulson. If the hand isn't substantial, shift to a Wiccan strategy, utilizing the generated cards. Sentinel benefits significantly from Victoria Hand, creating potent low-cost high-power cards.
Day One Value: Is Iron Patriot Worth It?
Iron Patriot is a strong, versatile card, though not game-breaking. While you might not regret missing him, he's particularly valuable for hand-generation strategies. The $9.99 USD Season Pass offers additional rewards, making the purchase worthwhile for those focused on such deck types. If you're a fan of hand-generation decks, the investment is recommended.
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