Best Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, 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 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 lane after your next turn, that card's cost is reduced by 4, making high-cost cards surprisingly playable. Cards like Doctor Doom can lead to game-winning scenarios, but require commitment to the lane Iron Patriot occupies. Synergies exist with cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot.

Best Iron Patriot Decks

Iron Patriot's versatility allows inclusion in various decks, particularly those utilizing Wiccan or Devil Dinosaur.

Wiccan-centric Deck:

Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob, Psylocke, Iron Patriot, US Agent, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, Alioth. (Copy this list from Untapped)

• Substitute high-power cards for Hydra Bob, US Agent, or Rocket Raccoon & Groot if needed, maintaining the curve for Wiccan. Wiccan and Alioth are essential. This deck excels against Doom 2099-heavy metas. The strategy centers around Wiccan energy generation for late-game card plays, Galactus buffs for Kitty Pryde, and lane control with US Agent and Rocket Raccoon & Groot. Iron Patriot should ideally be played in an unrevealed lane to avoid opponent counterplay.

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)

• Hydra Bob can be replaced with a 1-cost alternative (e.g., Nebula), but Kate Bishop and Wiccan are crucial. This deck revives the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, enhanced by Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand. If hand size is insufficient for Devil Dinosaur, shift to a Wiccan strategy, leveraging generated cards and Mystique's copy of Victoria Hand. Sentinel's cost reduction combined with Victoria Hand creates powerful plays.

Day One Iron Patriot Deck Viability

Iron Patriot is a valuable addition, especially for hand-generation strategies. While not game-breaking, his versatility and potential for impactful plays make him a worthwhile acquisition for the Season Pass's price, especially if you intend to utilize hand-generation decks. He offers a compelling alternative to other 2-cost cards. The additional Season Pass content further justifies the purchase.

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