Best Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

Get ready, Dark Avengers! The first *Marvel Snap* season pass of 2025 has arrived, spearheaded by the formidable Iron Patriot. This guide dives deep into whether he's worth adding to your roster, exploring the best Iron Patriot decks available.

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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 a unique 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 straightforward. If you have hand space, Iron Patriot adds a high-cost card to your hand. If you're winning the location he's played in after your next turn, that card's cost is significantly reduced. This can lead to game-winning plays, particularly with cards like Doctor Doom, but requires committing to that location. Cards like Juggernaut, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Rocket & Groot both synergize with and counter this strategy.

Best Day One Iron Patriot Decks in Marvel Snap

Like Hawkeye (Kate Bishop) before him, Iron Patriot is a versatile 2-cost card fitting into various decks, but excelling in specific builds. Expect to see him in Wiccan-centric lists and cheaper, nostalgic Devil Dinosaur hand-generation strategies. Let's examine the former:

Wiccan-Style 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 the prevalent Doom 2099 meta. The strategy centers on playing Wiccan to generate energy, followed by Galactus to buff Kitty Pryde. U.S. Agent can win lanes, but careful placement of higher-cost cards is crucial. Iron Patriot should ideally be played with Hydra Bob or Rocket & Groot in the same location, or in an unrevealed location to avoid opponent counterplay. With optimal play, you'll have abundant energy on turns 5 and 6, enabling a powerful final turn including Alioth, while denying opponent plays.

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 the essential Series 5 cards. Nebula can replace Hydra Bob.

This deck harkens back to classic Devil Dinosaur strategies. While Iron Patriot doesn't directly synergize with Devil Dinosaur, Victoria Hand (this week's Spotlight Cache card) creates synergy. The goal is a turn 5 Devil Dinosaur into Mystique and Agent Coulson, or a Wiccan-focused late game using the cards generated by Iron Patriot and copied by Mystique. Sentinel also makes a comeback, becoming a powerful 2-cost, 5-power (or 7 with Mystique) card with Quinjet.

Is Iron Patriot Worth Buying the Season Pass For?

Iron Patriot is a solid, versatile card, less niche than previously nerfed cards like Surtur. While not game-breaking, he adds value, especially for hand-generation strategies. Whether he's worth the $9.99 USD depends on your playstyle and deck preferences. If you enjoy hand-generation decks, he's a worthwhile addition; otherwise, he's a good but not essential card.

Marvel Snap is available now.