Unleash Your Patriot Power: Marvel Snap's Best Iron Patriot Decks

Master the Marvel Snap Iron Patriot: Deck Strategies and Season Pass Value

The Dark Avengers assemble in Marvel Snap's 2025 Season Pass, spearheaded by Iron Patriot. This guide analyzes whether Iron Patriot is worth the Season Pass purchase and explores 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. A 4-cost card becomes 0, a 5-cost becomes 1, and a 6-cost becomes 2. Cards like Doctor Doom can lead to game-winning scenarios, but requires a strong lane presence. Synergies exist with cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon & Groot.

Best Iron Patriot Decks

Iron Patriot, like Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, is a versatile 2-cost card fitting various decks, but excels in specific archetypes. Expect to see him in Wiccan and Devil Dinosaur hand-generation 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.gg import link here)

• Replace Hydra Bob, US Agent, or Rocket Raccoon & Groot with high-power cards of similar cost if needed to maintain curve for Wiccan. Wiccan and Alioth are essential.
• This deck counters Doom 2099. The strategy involves playing Wiccan to generate energy, buffing Kitty Pryde with Galactus, and utilizing US Agent for lane control.
• Play Iron Patriot strategically, ideally with Hydra Bob or Rocket Raccoon & Groot in the same lane to maximize his effect. Consider placing him in the unrevealed far-right lane.
• Aim for 7 energy on turn 5 and 8 on turn 6 to play multiple cards, including Alioth.

Devil Dinosaur Deck (Nostalgic Approach):

Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Devil Dinosaur. (Untapped.gg import link here)

• Essential Series 5 cards (excluding Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand) are Hydra Bob, Hawkeye & Kate Bishop, and Wiccan. Nebula can substitute for Hydra Bob.
• This deck revisits the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, but Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand add new dimensions.
• If your hand is small, utilize Wiccan to play random cards and copy Victoria Hand with Mystique.
• Sentinel becomes a powerful 2-cost 5-power card (or 7 with Mystique), enhanced by Quinjet and Iron Patriot's generated card.

Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass?

Iron Patriot is a strong card, but not game-breaking. The value depends on your playstyle. If you enjoy hand-generation decks, the Season Pass is a worthwhile investment. Otherwise, while a good addition, he's not essential, given the availability of alternative 2-cost cards.

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