*Marvel Snap* has been somewhat lacking in the animal companion department, with only a few like Cosmo, Groose, Zabu, and Hit Monkey making the cut—until now. With the Brave New World season, Falcon's loyal pet Redwing joins the ranks of our beloved furry (or feathered) friends.
How Redwing Works in Marvel Snap
Redwing is a 3-cost, 4-power card with a unique ability: "The first time this moves, add a card from your hand to the old location." It's crucial to note that Redwing can only activate once, limiting its potential even if you attempt to combine it with cards like Symbiote Spider-Man or try to bounce it back into your hand for another play. Additionally, targeting a specific card with Redwing can be challenging, as move decks often feature smaller cards like Iron Fist that you might not want to pull, while Scream decks focus more on manipulating your opponent's board.
Despite these challenges, Redwing offers some strategic flexibility. Lower Collection Level players can move Redwing using affordable cards like Madame Web or Cloak. It can also lead to unexpected victories by enabling early plays like Galactus or pulling heavy hitters like The Infinaut into play.
Best Day One Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap
Last season's powerhouses, Ares and Surtur, return with a Scream-based build that leverages cards like Aero to gain power and disrupt opponents with Heimdall. Redwing fits nicely into this strategy, although you'll often prefer to play Surtur on turn 3. Here’s the deck list:
- Hydra Bob
- Scream
- Kraven
- Captain America
- Redwing
- Polaris
- Surtur
- Ares
- Cull Obsidian
- Aero
- Heimdall
- Magneto
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This deck is quite costly, featuring several Series 5 cards including Hydra Bob, Scream, Redwing, Surtur, Ares, and Cull Obsidian. If you don't have Hydra Bob, consider alternatives like Rocket Raccoon or Iceman, but the other Series 5 cards are essential. The strategy involves playing Surtur on turn 3, followed by high-power cards to boost Surtur's power, with Scream as an alternate win condition. The deck includes 'push' cards like Polaris, Aero, and Magneto to manipulate the board, and you can use Redwing with Heimdall to enhance Surtur's power while also pulling a strong card from your hand.
Another potential home for Redwing is in a deck with Madame Web, especially since Dagger's nerf has diminished the viability of move decks. Here's an Ongoing deck that might suit Redwing:
- Ant-Man
- Madame Web
- Psylocke
- Sam Wilson
- Captain America
- Luke Cage
- Captain America
- Redwing
- Doom 2099
- Iron Lad
- Blue Marvel
- Doctor Doom
- Spectrum
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This deck includes two Series 5 cards: Madame Web and Doom 2099. While Madame Web isn't strictly necessary, removing her would mean you should also cut Redwing in favor of another Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius. This deck focuses on spreading power across locations with Doom 2099, and Madame Web helps manage this by moving Doom 2099 bots and Sam Wilson's shield. Redwing can be played with Madame Web to pull a card from your hand on the next turn. On turn 6, you'll want to play either Doctor Doom or Spectrum to either spread power further or spike it for a win.
Is Redwing Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
Currently, Redwing doesn't justify the use of your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens. It's an underpowered card within an underpowered archetype. It's advisable to hold onto your resources for more impactful cards later in the month or in future updates. Unless Second Dinner significantly buffs Redwing, it's best to pass on this new animal companion for now.
