Following in the footsteps of Hawkeye and Kate Bishop, Captain America finds himself somewhat overshadowed by his successor, Sam Wilson, who takes center stage in *Marvel Snap*'s February 2025 season. Let's dive into the best Sam Wilson Captain America decks.
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How Sam Wilson Captain America Works in Marvel Snap
Sam Wilson Captain America is a 2-cost, 3-power card with the ability: “Game Start: Add Cap’s Shield to a random location. Ongoing: You can move Cap’s Shield.”
Cap’s Shield is a 1-cost, 1-power card with the ability: “Ongoing: This can’t be destroyed. Give your Cap +2 Power when this moves to Cap’s location.”
The intentionally vague wording regarding which Captain America it buffs is key – it boosts both Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers versions by 2 power each time it lands in their lane. This allows for exponential scaling, potentially boosting Sam Wilson to 7 power rapidly.
Sam Wilson is a complex card, synergizing with 1-cost cards, move cards, and Ongoing decks. Interestingly, he even sidesteps Killmonger. However, Red Guardian and Shadow King pose significant counter-strategies.
Best Sam Wilson Captain America Decks in Marvel Snap
Sam Wilson, alongside Hawkeye Kate Bishop, adds to the competition for the coveted 2-cost slot in many decks. He integrates particularly well into Wiccan decks and Ongoing Zoo builds. Here’s a Wiccan example:
Quicksilver | Fenris Wolf | Hawkeye Kate Bishop | Iron Patriot | Sam Wilson Captain America | Red Guardian | Rocket Raccoon and Groot | Gladiator | Shang-Chi | Enchantress | Wiccan | Alioth [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]
This deck features numerous Series 5 cards: Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Wiccan, and Alioth. If you lack these Series 5 cards (Fenris Wolf, Wiccan, and Alioth are crucial), this deck isn't ideal. Consider substituting Red Guardian and Rocket Raccoon and Groot with other 3-cost cards like Cosmo, Mobius M. Mobius, or even Galactus' Daughter.
This deck requires strategic play, focusing on countering your opponent after deploying Wiccan. Mastering priority management is vital, allowing you to maximize Enchantress or Shang-Chi's impact or utilize Alioth for targeted snipes.
Sam Wilson's value lies in his quick scaling and lane control, providing flexibility by allowing you to strategically deploy the shield and play additional cards.
Alternatively, Sam Wilson excels in Spectrum Zoo lists. Here's an example:
Ant-Man | Squirrel Girl | Dazzler | Hawkeye Kate Bishop | Sam Wilson Captain America | Marvel Boy | Captain America | Caiera | Shanna the She-Devil | Kazar | Blue Marvel | Spectrum [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]
Series 5 cards in this list include: Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Marvel Boy, Caiera, and Gilgamesh. Marvel Boy and Caiera are essential. Consider swapping in other Zoo-compatible cards like Nico Minoru, Cosmo, Gilgamesh, or Mockingbird.
While Zoo-style lists might be slightly less meta-dominant, they remain viable. Marvel Boy, particularly with Squirrel Girl, can secure wins, but Caiera is crucial against Killmonger-heavy mill decks.
Sam Wilson adds flexibility, enabling Cap’s Shield to receive substantial buffs from Kazar and Blue Marvel, further amplified by Spectrum, creating a powerful 5-power, 1-cost card that boosts your Sam Wilson and Captain America while enhancing other Ongoing cards.
Is Sam Wilson Captain America Worth Buying the Season Pass?
For players enjoying Zoo-oriented strategies, Sam Wilson is a worthwhile addition at the $9.99 season pass price. However, if you prefer other deck archetypes, many alternative 2-cost cards (Jeff, Iron Patriot, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, etc.) can effectively replace Sam Wilson in most meta decks. If you're hesitant to spend on Marvel Snap, skipping Sam Wilson is understandable.
These are some of the best Sam Wilson Captain America decks in Marvel Snap.
Marvel Snap is available to play now.
