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 showcasing optimal deck builds.
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Iron Patriot's Mechanics in Marvel Snap
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 ability is straightforward. Iron Patriot 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. This can lead to powerful plays, particularly with cards like Doctor Doom, but requires strategic location control. Synergies exist with cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot.
Top Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap
Iron Patriot's versatility allows inclusion in various decks, excelling in Wiccan and Devil Dinosaur strategies.
Wiccan-Style Deck:
Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob, Psylocke, Iron Patriot, US Agent, Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, Alioth [Untapped Deck Link]
This deck leverages Wiccan's energy generation and Galactus's power boosts. Hydra Bob, US Agent, or Rocket Raccoon & Groot should be substituted with high-power cards of similar cost if unavailable. Wiccan and Alioth are essential. Iron Patriot's added card can be strategically played to secure location control.
Devil Dinosaur Deck:
Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Devil Dinosaur [Untapped Deck Link]
This nostalgic deck utilizes Iron Patriot with Victoria Hand (Spotlight Cache card) for powerful late-game plays. While not directly summoning Devil Dinosaur, the generated cards contribute to a strong final turn. Hydra Bob can be replaced with a 1-cost alternative like Nebula, but Kate Bishop and Wiccan are crucial. Sentinel's cost reduction, combined with Mystique and Agent Coulson, creates potent plays.
Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?
Iron Patriot's value depends on your playstyle. He's a solid card, but not game-breaking. While not essential, he enhances hand-generation strategies significantly. The Season Pass's overall value and the desire to play these specific deck archetypes should guide your purchase decision. The $9.99 USD price includes additional rewards beyond Iron Patriot.
Marvel Snap is available now.