The Guardians Greatest Hits season in Marvel Snap has introduced a new Series Five card that is causing quite a stir among players. This card is a multiverse variant of Kang the Conqueror, a younger version of the character who became a hero in his universe. With its unique ability, this card has the potential to become a mainstay in the meta for weeks and months to come. Let’s take a look at how to build some exciting decks around Iron Lad, one of the strongest cards in Marvel Snap.
Iron Lad Card Abilities in Marvel Snap
Iron Lad is a four-cost card with a fascinating ability that sets it apart from others. When revealed, it copies the text of the top card in your deck. This means that you can potentially play out the same card ability on successive turns, doubling up on the power of some of the best cards in the game.
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Iron Lad Strategy in Marvel Snap
Iron Lad’s effectiveness relies on RNG (random number generation) to determine the success of its ability. While it can be hit-or-miss, you can increase the chances of success by selecting cards with strong abilities to fill the rest of your deck. One excellent combo is to pair Iron Lad with Howard the Duck, another new Series Five entry from the Guardians Greatest Hits season.
Best Combo Synergy with Iron Lad in Marvel Snap
Iron Lad works well with cards that have strong abilities. Here are some good cards to consider pairing with Iron Lad:
- Howard the Duck
- Nebula
- Morbius
- Zabu
- Patriot
- Darkhawk
- Spider-Man
- Devil Dinosaur
- Iron Man
- Doctor Doom
The choice of cards that fit best with Iron Lad depends on the type of deck you are using. Because Iron Lad’s ability duplicates an existing ability in your deck, it offers flexibility and can be incorporated into various existing archetypes. For example, Nebula and Iron Lad, both being versatile cards, can fit seamlessly into different deck strategies.
The Best Iron Lad Decks in Marvel Snap
Iron Darkhawk
Iron Lad makes a powerful addition to the already formidable Darkhawk archetype. By doubling up on various abilities, you can significantly strengthen either Darkhawk or Devil Dinosaur, enabling massive power swings during the final turns of a game.
Iron Galactus
Iron Lad, combined with Howard the Duck, creates a new avenue to play out Galactus on turn four. Cards like Electro, Wave, and Iron Lad increase your chances of playing Galactus as early as possible. Howard the Duck enables you to time Iron Lad’s play perfectly if Galactus is still in your deck.
Iron Lad/Sera/Monkey/Tiger
Zabu remains one of the best cards in Marvel Snap, even after recent nerfs. Zabu enables powerful four-cost cards like Shang Chi, Enchantress, and now Iron Lad. If you manage to double up on Sera’s ability to lower the cost of cards by one, you’ll have a powerful advantage.
Iron Patriot
Iron Lad fits well into Patriot decks. It can either copy the ability of one of the above cards, furthering the Patriot agenda, or copy the non-ability of cards like Wasp or Misty Knight, making it eligible to be buffed by other cards in the deck.
With Iron Lad’s unique ability to duplicate powerful card abilities, it’s no surprise that it has quickly become a favorite among Marvel Snap players. The flexibility it offers in creating various deck strategies makes it a versatile and valuable addition to any collection. So go ahead and experiment with Iron Lad in different decks, and may your Marvel Snap battles be filled with excitement and triumph!
