Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, led 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 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 straightforward effect adds a high-cost card to your hand. If you control the location after your next turn, that card's cost is reduced by 4, making high-cost cards playable earlier. Successful plays often involve cards like Doctor Doom, though securing a winning position in Iron Patriot's lane is crucial. 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 adaptable to various decks, particularly Wiccan and Devil Dinosaur strategies.
Wiccan-Style Deck:
Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob, Psylocke, Iron Patriot, US Agent, Rocket & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, Alioth. (Copy this list from Untapped)
This deck thrives against Doom 2099-heavy metas. The strategy centers on playing Wiccan to generate energy, buffing Kitty Pryde with Galactus, and using US Agent to control lanes. Iron Patriot's generated card, played alongside Hydra Bob or Rocket & Groot, maximizes his effect. Consider placing Iron Patriot in an unrevealed lane. With optimal play, you'll have significant energy on turns 5 and 6, enabling powerful card plays and denying opponent opportunities.
Devil Dinosaur Deck:
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 the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, enhanced by Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand (this week's Spotlight Cache card). While Iron Patriot can't directly summon Devil Dinosaur, the combination with Victoria Hand creates powerful plays. If hand size is insufficient for Devil Dinosaur, a Wiccan-focused strategy using Iron Patriot's generated cards and Mystique's copying of Victoria Hand becomes effective. Sentinel's cost reduction, combined with Quinjet, creates multiple high-power, low-cost cards.
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass?
Iron Patriot is a strong, versatile card, less niche than nerfed cards like Surtur. While not essential, he enhances hand-generation decks significantly. The decision depends on your playstyle; if you enjoy hand-generation strategies, the Season Pass's value, including Iron Patriot and other rewards, is well worth the $9.99 USD.
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