Best Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass introduces the Dark Avengers, led 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 location after your next turn, that card's cost is significantly reduced (4-cost becomes 0, 5-cost becomes 1, 6-cost becomes 2). This can lead to game-winning plays, particularly with cards like Doctor Doom. However, success hinges on securing the location where Iron Patriot is played. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot both synergize with and counter this strategy.

Best Iron Patriot Decks

Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, is a versatile 2-cost card adaptable to various decks. He excels in Wiccan-style decks and budget Devil Dinosaur hand-generation strategies.

Wiccan-Style Deck:

This deck leverages Wiccan's energy generation to play high-cost cards. Iron Patriot generates additional cards, while US Agent and Rocket Raccoon & Groot secure locations. Copycat provides a powerful backup. Galactus and Kitty Pryde offer further synergy. Alioth serves as a powerful finisher. If you lack Hydra Bob, US Agent, or Rocket Raccoon & Groot, substitute with similarly costed high-power cards.

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

Devil Dinosaur Deck:

This nostalgic deck combines Iron Patriot with Victoria Hand (Spotlight Cache card) to enhance Devil Dinosaur plays. Mystique and Agent Coulson provide further synergy. Sentinel's comeback is boosted by Victoria Hand, creating multiple low-cost, high-power cards. Quinjet adds to the card generation strategy. Wiccan offers a fallback plan. Nebula can replace Hydra Bob if needed.

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

Is Iron Patriot Worth the Season Pass?

Iron Patriot is a strong addition, but not game-breaking. His value depends on your playstyle. While there are many viable 2-cost alternatives, he's a significant asset for hand-generation strategies. If you enjoy those strategies, the Season Pass's $9.99 USD price is justified by Iron Patriot and the other included rewards. Otherwise, it's a worthwhile but not essential purchase.

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