Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, led by Iron Patriot. This guide analyzes whether Iron Patriot is worth the Season Pass purchase, exploring 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 seemingly complex ability is straightforward. Iron Patriot adds a high-cost card to your hand. If you control the lane after your next turn, that card's cost is reduced by 4. This can lead to powerful plays, especially with cards like Doctor Doom, but requires strategic lane control. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & Groot synergize with, and counter, Iron Patriot's effect.
Best Iron Patriot Decks
Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, is a versatile 2-cost card fitting various decks. He excels in Wiccan-style and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation strategies.
Wiccan-Style Deck:
This deck leverages Wiccan's energy generation to play high-cost cards made cheaper by Iron Patriot. Key cards include Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob (or high-power substitutes), Psylocke, US Agent, Rocket & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, and Alioth. The strategy focuses on securing Wiccan for massive energy and using Galactus to buff Kitty Pryde. US Agent provides lane control, while Iron Patriot generates additional high-value cards. Consider placing Iron Patriot in an unrevealed lane to surprise your opponent.
Devil Dinosaur Deck:
This deck reimagines classic Devil Dinosaur strategies. Iron Patriot complements Victoria Hand (from the Spotlight Cache), enabling powerful late-game plays. Key cards include Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob (or a 1-cost substitute like Nebula), Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, and Devil Dinosaur. The goal is a turn 5 Devil Dinosaur play, boosted by Mystique and Agent Coulson, or a Wiccan-based strategy using the generated cards and Victoria Hand copies. Sentinel becomes a powerful 2-cost, 5-power (or 7 with Mystique) card with Quinjet.
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass?
Iron Patriot is a strong, versatile card, but not game-breaking. While you might regret missing him, numerous 2-cost alternatives exist. However, if you enjoy hand-generation decks, the Season Pass, including Iron Patriot and other bonuses, is a worthwhile investment.
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