Redwing Decks Reign Supreme in Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap's avian additions are few and far between, limited to Cosmo, Groose, Zabu, and Hit Monkey—until now. Redwing, Falcon's loyal companion, joins the roster as part of the Brave New World season.

Redwing's Mechanics in Marvel Snap

Redwing is a 3-cost, 4-power card with a unique ability: The first time it moves, it adds a card from your hand to its original location.

Key limitations exist: Redwing's ability is a one-time use, unaffected by cards like Symbiote Spider-Man or attempts to replay it. Precise card targeting with Redwing proves challenging. Move decks often utilize low-cost cards (like Iron Fist) that are undesirable targets, while Scream decks typically manipulate opponent's cards rather than their own.

Despite these limitations, affordable move options exist for lower Collection Level players, such as Madame Web or Cloak. Redwing's potential for surprise victories lies in early Galactus plays or retrieving high-power cards like The Infinaut.

Optimal Redwing Deck Compositions (Day One)

Ares and Surtur dominated the previous season, returning with a Scream-based strategy enhanced by Aero and Heimdall. Redwing integrates surprisingly well, although Surtur typically takes priority on turn 3. This high-cost deck includes:

• Hydra Bob
• Scream
• Kraven
• Captain America
• Redwing
• Polaris
• Surtur
• Ares
• Cull Obsidian
• Aero
• Heimdall
• Magneto

(Note: This deck heavily relies on Series 5 cards: Hydra Bob, Scream, Redwing, Surtur, Ares, and Cull Obsidian. Hydra Bob can be substituted with a 1-cost card like Rocket Raccoon or Iceman, but the others are crucial.)

The strategy focuses on turn 3 Surtur deployment, followed by high-power cards to boost Surtur's power. Scream provides an alternative win condition by stealing power. Polaris, Aero, and Magneto offer 'push' capabilities, while Redwing in conjunction with Heimdall buffs Surtur and retrieves a high-power card.

Another potential Redwing deck incorporates Madame Web, given the nerf to Dagger and the lack of other suitable Heimdall synergies. Madame Web's Ongoing ability complements recent Ongoing-style deck popularity. This deck includes:

• Ant-Man
• Madame Web
• Psylocke
• Sam Wilson
• Captain America
• Luke Cage
• Captain America
• Redwing
• Doom 2099
• Iron Lad
• Blue Marvel
• Doctor Doom
• Spectrum

(This deck features two Series 5 cards: Madame Web and Doom 2099. Removing Madame Web necessitates Redwing's removal for another Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius.)

This deck prioritizes Doom 2099 to distribute power. Madame Web aids in power manipulation, offering additional Sam Wilson movement. Redwing activation relies solely on Madame Web, pulling a card the following turn. Turn 6 plays typically involve Doctor Doom or Spectrum for power distribution or a power spike.

Is Redwing Worth Investing In?

Currently, no. Redwing's power level is underwhelming, and its archetype is similarly underpowered. Saving resources for future cards is recommended unless Second Dinner significantly buffs Redwing.