Master the Marvel Snap Iron Patriot: Deck Strategies and Season Pass Value

The Dark Avengers assemble in Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass, 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 ability provides a random high-cost card. If you're winning the lane after your next turn, that card's cost is significantly reduced, making powerful cards playable earlier. This creates opportunities for game-winning plays, but requires strategic lane placement.

Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot synergize with and counter Iron Patriot's effect.

Best Iron Patriot Decks

Iron Patriot's versatility allows inclusion in various decks, excelling in Wiccan-style and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation strategies.

Wiccan-Style Deck:

This deck leverages Wiccan's energy generation and Galactus's power boosts. Iron Patriot adds high-cost cards, potentially reducing their cost for a powerful late-game push. Key cards include Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob (or similar high-power substitutes), Psylocke, US Agent, Rocket Raccoon & Groot (or similar substitutes), Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, and Alioth. Strategic placement of Iron Patriot and other cards is crucial to maximize his cost reduction effect.

Devil Dinosaur Deck:

This nostalgic deck utilizes Iron Patriot alongside Victoria Hand (Spotlight Cache card) for a powerful Devil Dinosaur play. 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. This deck aims for a massive turn 5 or 6 push, leveraging Mystique and Agent Coulson to amplify Devil Dinosaur's power.

Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass?

Iron Patriot's value depends on your playstyle. He's a strong card, but not game-breaking, offering numerous strategic possibilities. If you enjoy hand-generation decks, the Season Pass purchase is highly recommended. Otherwise, while a useful addition, he's not essential, given the availability of alternative 2-cost cards. Consider the other Season Pass rewards when making your decision.

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