The Dark Avengers are set to assemble with the first season pass for *Marvel Snap* in 2025, and Iron Patriot is leading the charge. This guide explores whether you should consider picking him up and dives into 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 ability text might be lengthy, the effect is quite straightforward. Upon playing Iron Patriot, if your hand has space, he adds a random high-cost card to it. If you're leading in his lane the following turn, that card's cost is reduced significantly, turning a 4-cost card into a 0-cost, a 5-cost into a 1-cost, and a 6-cost into a 2-cost. This can lead to game-winning plays, especially with powerful cards like Doctor Doom. However, you'll need to commit to his lane to maximize his potential. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket Raccoon and Groot can synergize with or counter Iron Patriot effectively.

Best Day One Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

Much like Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot can be integrated into various decks but shines in specific configurations. He is likely to be featured in Wiccan-style decks and in nostalgic Devil Dinosaur hand-generation decks. Let's explore the former first:

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

You can copy this list from Untapped. If you lack Hydra Bob, US Agent, or Rocket Raccoon and Groot, substitute them with high-power cards of similar cost to maintain your energy curve for Wiccan. Wiccan and Alioth, both Series 5 cards, are essential for this deck's success.

This deck performs well against prevalent Doom 2099 decks. The strategy revolves around getting Wiccan to generate extra energy for the final turns, followed by playing Galacta to boost Kitty Pryde. US Agent can win lanes on his own, but be cautious about placing high-cost cards in his lane. To fully leverage Iron Patriot, play Hydra Bob or Rocket Raccoon and Groot in his lane. Copycat, with her 5 power, is a solid alternative. Consider placing Iron Patriot in the far right unrevealed lane to avoid opponent interference. With this setup, you'll have 7 energy on turn 5 and 8 on turn 6, allowing you to play multiple cards, including Alioth, while disrupting your opponent's plans with US Agent and Rocket Raccoon and Groot.

The second deck revives the classic Devil Dinosaur strategy, 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

You can copy this list from Untapped. The essential Series 5 cards here are Hydra Bob, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, and Wiccan. If you don't have Hydra Bob, consider Nebula as a 1-cost substitute, but Kate Bishop and Wiccan are crucial.

Historically, Devil Dinosaur on turn 5 followed by Mystique and Agent Coulson on turn 6 was a powerful play. However, if your hand isn't large enough, Wiccan can help by generating random cards for the final turn, which you can then copy with Mystique. Sentinel, combined with Victoria Hand, becomes a 2-cost, 5-power card (or 7 with Mystique). With Quinjet, you can play these powerful cards at a reduced cost, not to mention the card generated by Iron Patriot and Agent Coulson.

Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?

Iron Patriot is a solid card that fits well into various decks, particularly those focused on hand generation. While not as niche as Surtur, which was nerfed, Iron Patriot is a good addition to your collection. If you're interested in hand-generation strategies, spending $9.99 USD on the season pass to acquire him, along with other benefits, is a worthwhile investment. However, if you're not keen on these deck types, there are plenty of other 2-cost alternatives available.

And those are the best Iron Patriot decks in *Marvel Snap*.

*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*