Get ready for the Dark Avengers to assemble with the launch of the first season pass for *Marvel Snap* in 2025. At the forefront is Iron Patriot, and this comprehensive guide will help you decide if he's worth your investment. Below, we explore the best Iron Patriot decks in *Marvel Snap*.

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• How Iron Patriot Works in Marvel Snap
• Best Day One Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap
• Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?

How Iron Patriot Works in Marvel Snap

Iron Patriot is a versatile 2-cost, 3-power card with an intriguing 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."

While his text box might be one of the lengthier ones in Marvel Snap, Iron Patriot's effect is quite clear. He will add a random 4, 5, or 6-cost card to your hand if there's space. If you're leading in the lane where Iron Patriot is placed after the next turn, the cost of that generated card drops by 4. This means a 4-cost card becomes 0-cost, a 5-cost card turns into 1-cost, and a 6-cost card becomes 2-cost.

High-impact cards like Doctor Doom can turn the tide of the game, but you'll need to control Iron Patriot's lane to maximize his potential. Cards such as Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon and Groot can both synergize with and counter Iron Patriot effectively.

Best Day One Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

Iron Patriot, much like Hawkeye Kate Bishop, is a flexible 2-cost card that can fit into various decks, yet excels in specific configurations. He's likely to shine in Wiccan-style and nostalgic Devil Dinosaur hand-generation decks. Let's dive into the Wiccan deck first:

• Kitty Pryde
• Zabu
• Hydra Bob
• Psylocke
• Iron Patriot
• US Agent
• Rocket Raccoon and Groot
• Copycat
• Galacta
• Daughter of Galactus
• Wiccan
• Legion
• Alioth

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If you're missing Hydra Bob, US Agent, or Rocket Raccoon and Groot, replace them with high-power cards of similar cost to keep your energy curve smooth for Wiccan. Both Wiccan and Alioth, being Series 5 cards, are crucial for this deck.

Despite the dominance of Doom 2099 in the meta, this deck holds its ground. The primary strategy involves energizing Wiccan to deploy a barrage of cards in the final turns and leveraging Galacta to boost Kitty Pryde. US Agent can dominate lanes, but be wary of placing higher-cost cards in his lane.

To fully leverage Iron Patriot, consider playing Hydra Bob or Rocket Raccoon and Groot in his lane. Copycat, with her 5 power, is another solid option. Strategically, you might want to place him in the far-right unrevealed lane to prevent opponents from countering.

With this setup, you could have 7 energy on turn 5 and 8 on turn 6, enabling a powerful final push with Alioth while disrupting your opponent's strategy with US Agent and Rocket Raccoon and Groot.

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Next up, let's revisit the classic Devil Dinosaur deck, enhanced by this week's Spotlight Cache card, Victoria Hand:

• Maria Hill
• Quinjet
• Hydra Bob
• Hawkeye Kate Bishop
• Iron Patriot
• Sentinel
• Victoria Hand
• Mystique
• Agent Coulson
• Shang-Chi
• Wiccan
• Devil Dinosaur

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This deck requires Hydra Bob, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, and Wiccan. If you're without Hydra Bob, consider Nebula as a 1-cost alternative, though Kate Bishop and Wiccan are essential.

Veterans of Marvel Snap will recall the potent combination of Devil Dinosaur on turn 5, followed by Mystique and Agent Coulson on the final turn. However, if your hand size isn't up to par, Wiccan can be your savior, allowing you to play out numerous cards and copy Victoria Hand with Mystique.

Sentinel returns with a vengeance; Victoria Hand transforms subsequent Sentinels into 2-cost, 5-power cards (or 7 power with Mystique). Add Quinjet to the mix, and you'll have a plethora of 1-cost, 7-power cards, plus the cards generated by Iron Patriot and Agent Coulson.

Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?

Iron Patriot is a solid card, less niche than the nerfed Surtur, making him a good but not indispensable addition to your collection. You might feel a twinge of regret if you skip him, but there are plenty of other 2-cost options. However, if you're keen on playing hand-generation decks, spending $9.99 USD on the Marvel Snap season pass to snag Iron Patriot and all its additional perks is a smart move.

And there you have it—the best Iron Patriot decks in Marvel Snap.

Marvel Snap is available to play now.