Optimized Patriot Decks Soar in Marvel Snap

Unleash the Dark Avengers with Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass! This guide analyzes the new Iron Patriot card and explores whether he's worth the investment. We'll examine his mechanics and showcase top-tier Iron Patriot decks.

Jump To:

How Iron Patriot Functions in Marvel Snap | Top Iron Patriot Decks | Is Iron Patriot Worth the Season Pass?

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."

This seemingly complex ability is straightforward. Iron Patriot adds a high-cost card to your hand, and if you control the lane after your next turn, that card's cost is significantly reduced (making 4-cost cards 0 cost, 5-cost 1 cost, and 6-cost 2 cost). This can lead to game-winning plays, especially with cards like Doctor Doom. However, strategic lane placement is crucial. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & Groot both synergize with and counter Iron Patriot's effects.

Top Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye & Kate Bishop before him, is a versatile 2-cost card adaptable to various decks. He excels in Wiccan-style and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation strategies.

Wiccan-Style Deck:

Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob, Psylocke, Iron Patriot, US Agent, Rocket & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, Alioth. [Untapped Deck Link]

This deck thrives against Doom 2099-heavy metas. The strategy centers on deploying Wiccan for energy generation, buffing Kitty Pryde with Galactus, and utilizing US Agent for lane control. Iron Patriot's generated card can be strategically placed, with Hydra Bob, Rocket & Groot, or Copycat as strong options. The goal is to maximize energy on turns 5 and 6 for a powerful final push with 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]

This deck harkens back to classic Devil Dinosaur strategies. Iron Patriot complements Victoria Hand (Spotlight Cache card), enhancing the potential of Devil Dinosaur. If a large hand isn't available for Devil Dinosaur, a Wiccan-focused final turn using Mystique to copy Victoria Hand is a viable alternative. Sentinel's synergy with Victoria Hand creates powerful 1-cost, high-power cards.

Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?

Iron Patriot is a strong, versatile card, but not game-breaking. While skipping him isn't disastrous, given the abundance of 2-cost alternatives, his value is significantly higher for players focusing on hand-generation strategies. If that's your playstyle, the Season Pass's $9.99 USD price point is justified, considering the additional content included.

Marvel Snap is available now.