Best Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

The Dark Avengers assemble in Marvel Snap's first 2025 season pass, spearheaded by Iron Patriot. This guide explores whether he's worth the investment, detailing top-tier Iron Patriot decks.

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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 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."

While the description is lengthy, the effect is simple. Iron Patriot 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. This makes a 4-cost card free, a 5-cost card cost 1, and a 6-cost card cost 2.

Powerful cards like Doctor Doom could lead to game-winning scenarios, but requires committing to Iron Patriot's lane. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & Groot directly synergize with, and counter, Iron Patriot.

Best Day One Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

Similar to Hawkeye (Kate Bishop), Iron Patriot is a versatile 2-cost card excelling in specific decks. Expect to see him in Wiccan-style and budget Devil Dinosaur hand-generation strategies.

Here's a strong Wiccan-based deck:

Kitty Pryde, Zabu, Hydra Bob, Psylocke, Iron Patriot, U.S. Agent, Rocket & Groot, Copycat, Galactus, Daughter of Galactus, Wiccan, Legion, Alioth. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]

(If you lack Hydra Bob, U.S. Agent, or Rocket & Groot, substitute with similarly costed high-power cards to maintain your curve for Wiccan. Wiccan and Alioth are essential.)

This deck thrives against prevalent Doom 2099 strategies. The goal is to play Wiccan for energy generation, then Galactus to buff Kitty Pryde. U.S. Agent often wins lanes, but avoid placing higher-cost cards in his lane. Play Hydra Bob or Rocket & Groot in Iron Patriot's lane to maximize his effect; Copycat is a viable alternative. Consider placing Iron Patriot in the unrevealed far-right lane. With optimal play, you'll have 7 energy on turn 5 and 8 on turn 6, enabling powerful final turns with Alioth while denying opponent plays.

Next, a Devil Dinosaur deck:

Maria Hill, Quinjet, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye (Kate Bishop), Iron Patriot, Sentinel, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Agent Coulson, Shang-Chi, Wiccan, Devil Dinosaur. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]

(Besides Iron Patriot and Victoria Hand, Hydra Bob, Hawkeye (Kate Bishop), and Wiccan are essential Series 5 cards. Nebula can replace Hydra Bob.)

This deck recalls classic Devil Dinosaur strategies. While Iron Patriot doesn't retrieve Devil Dinosaur, Victoria Hand creates synergy. If your hand is small, utilize Wiccan and Mystique to copy Victoria Hand. Sentinel returns, with Victoria Hand making subsequent Sentinels 2-cost, 5-power cards (7 with Mystique). Quinjet adds further value.

Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?

Iron Patriot is a solid, versatile card, but not game-breaking. Unless you prioritize hand-generation strategies, skipping him isn't catastrophic due to many viable 2-cost alternatives. However, if you enjoy hand-generation decks, the season pass's value, including Iron Patriot, is worthwhile.

Marvel Snap is available now.