Iron Patriot: A Deep Dive into Marvel Snap's New Season Pass Card
The Dark Avengers assemble in Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass, spearheaded by Iron Patriot. This guide analyzes whether he's worth the purchase, exploring his mechanics and optimal deck compositions.
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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 seemingly complex effect is straightforward. Iron Patriot adds a high-cost card to your hand, significantly reducing its cost if you control the location after your next turn. This allows for powerful late-game plays. However, success hinges on securing a winning position in the targeted lane.
Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & Groot directly interact with and counter Iron Patriot's strategy.
Top Iron Patriot Decks
Iron Patriot's versatility allows inclusion in various decks, but he excels in specific archetypes. Two prominent examples are Wiccan-centric strategies and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation decks.
Wiccan-Style Deck:
This deck leverages Wiccan's energy generation and Alioth's powerful effect. Iron Patriot's random high-cost card generation fuels Wiccan's ability, while cards like US Agent and Rocket & Groot secure lane control. The inclusion of Kitty Pryde and Galactus provides additional power and synergy. (Decklist available via Untapped link in original article.)
Devil Dinosaur Hand-Generation Deck:
This nostalgic deck utilizes Iron Patriot alongside Victoria Hand (Spotlight Cache card) for powerful late-game plays. Mystique and Agent Coulson further enhance Devil Dinosaur's impact. (Decklist available via Untapped link in original article.)
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass?
Iron Patriot is a strong card, but not game-breaking. Many viable 2-cost alternatives exist. However, his value significantly increases for players focusing on hand-generation strategies. If you enjoy these deck archetypes, the Season Pass's cost is justified. Otherwise, consider your existing collection and deck preferences before purchasing.
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