Marvel Snap: Deckbuilding Dominance with Redwing

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.

However, there are limitations: 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 drawbacks, affordable move options exist for players with lower Collection Levels, such as Madame Web or Cloak. Redwing's potential for surprise victories lies in deploying a powerful card early (like Galactus) or drawing a high-value card such as The Infinaut.

Optimal Redwing Decks (Day One)

Ares and Surtur dominated the previous season, returning in a Scream-based deck enhanced by Aero and Heimdall. Redwing surprisingly integrates well, although playing Surtur on turn 3 remains the priority. This deck, however, is expensive, featuring 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; however, the remaining Series 5 cards are essential.

The strategy centers on turn 3 Surtur deployment, followed by high-power cards to boost its strength. Scream provides an alternative win condition by power stealing. Polaris, Aero, and Magneto facilitate card manipulation, while Redwing, when played into Heimdall, buffs Surtur and draws a high-power card.

Another potential Redwing deck incorporates Madame Web. Dagger's nerf has diminished move-based decks, but Madame Web's Ongoing ability finds utility in current meta Ongoing decks. This deck includes two Series 5 cards: Madame Web and Doom 2099. Omitting Madame Web necessitates removing Redwing for another Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius.

This deck focuses on Doom 2099, aiming for rapid power distribution. Madame Web assists in optimizing Doom 2099 placement, and offers another way to move Sam Wilson's shield. Redwing's activation is solely dependent on Madame Web. Turn 6 typically involves Doctor Doom or Spectrum for power distribution or a power spike, respectively.

Is Redwing Worth the Investment?

Currently, no. Redwing is considered underpowered and reliant on a weak archetype. Saving resources for future cards is advised, unless significant buffs are implemented.