New Discoveries: Exceptional Iron Patriot Tactics Emerge in Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, spearheaded by Iron Patriot. This guide analyzes whether Iron Patriot is worth the Season Pass purchase, exploring his mechanics and optimal deck strategies.

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Iron Patriot's Mechanics

Iron Patriot is a 2-cost, 3-power card with a unique 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 significantly reduced (4-cost becomes 0, 5-cost becomes 1, 6-cost becomes 2). Strategic placement and strong follow-up plays are crucial to maximize his impact. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & Groot offer direct synergy and counterplay.

Best 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 to play high-cost cards efficiently. Iron Patriot provides additional high-cost cards, further enhancing Wiccan's power. Key cards include Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob, Psylocke, US Agent, Rocket & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, and Alioth. Substitutions for Hydra Bob, US Agent, or Rocket & Groot should maintain the deck's cost curve for optimal Wiccan synergy. This deck excels against Doom 2099-heavy metas. Strategic placement of Iron Patriot is key, potentially in an unrevealed lane to prevent opponent counterplay.

Devil Dinosaur Deck:

This nostalgic deck utilizes Iron Patriot alongside Victoria Hand (Spotlight Cache card) to boost Devil Dinosaur's effectiveness. Key cards include Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, and Devil Dinosaur. Hydra Bob can be replaced with a comparable 1-cost card, but Kate Bishop and Wiccan are essential. This deck aims for a powerful turn 5 Devil Dinosaur play, supplemented by Mystique and Agent Coulson. If hand size is insufficient, a Wiccan-focused final turn utilizing generated cards and Mystique's copying of Victoria Hand becomes the alternative strategy. Sentinel's cost reduction with Victoria Hand creates powerful 1-cost, high-power plays.

Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass?

Iron Patriot is a strong, versatile card that complements specific deck archetypes. While not game-breaking, his value is undeniable for players focused on hand-generation strategies. The Season Pass's overall value and additional content should also be considered. While there are viable 2-cost alternatives, omitting Iron Patriot may leave players regretting the missed opportunity, particularly if they enjoy hand-generation decks. The decision ultimately depends on individual playstyle and deck preferences.

Marvel Snap is available now.