Ongoing: Your cards with no abilities have +2 Power.
Patriot Card Text
Be The Hero
Welcome to the exciting world of Marvel Snap! If you’re just starting out and looking to build a powerful yet flexible deck, look no further than the Series 3 card, Patriot. In this edition of Casual Tips for Casual Nerds, we’ll dig into the mechanics of the card, discuss the characters it buffs, explore its synergies with other cards, and even touch upon the comic book origins of the character, and if we’ll see him in the MCU!
Who is Patriot?
Patriot, also known as Eli Bradley, is a character with a rich history in Marvel Comics. He first appeared in “Young Avengers #1” in 2005, assuming the mantle of Patriot after his grandfather, Isaiah Bradley, the first African-American Captain America. Eli’s unwavering sense of justice, bravery, and tactical skills make him a valuable asset to the Young Avengers team, which includes characters such as Kate Bishop’s Hawkeye, Stature and Iron Lad.
As for the MCU, while Patriot has yet to be introduced on the big screen, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has a remarkable track record of adapting beloved comic book characters. Given the rising popularity of the Young Avengers, and the introduction of many as side characters in other MCU projects, there’s a strong possibility we’ll witness Patriot’s movie debut in the near future. We have actually already seen Eli in the Disney+ series Falcon and the Winter Soldier, played by Elijah Richardson. It would undoubtedly be an exciting moment for both casual fans and long-time comic book enthusiasts to see him on the big screen in a Young Avengers movie!
Card Mechanics
Patriot is a game-changing card with a unique mechanic that can abruptly turn the tide of the match. This card possesses the incredible ability to buff other cards in your deck, enhancing their power and effectiveness. When Patriot is in play, all cards with no abilities receive a significant power boost, making them stronger and pumping more points into the lanes you are choosing to contest. This means that by focusing on Patriot, you can maximize the potential of your entire deck and dominate your opponents.
Who Gets Buffed?
This buff hits many cards you already have easy access to, if you’ve unlocked Patriot. Cards like Misty Knight, Shocker and Cyclops are staples in a Patriot deck. You can round out the power curve with heavy hitters like Hulk or Abomination and sneak in a zero-cost surprise with Wasp.
Summoned cards created by other cards catch the buff as well, so you can see some big ramped up benefit from including cards like Squirrels (from Squirrel Girl or the location Central Park), Rocks (from Debrii or various locations), Broodlings (from Brood), Sinister Clones (from Mister Sinister), Doombots (from Dr. Doom) and Ultron Drones!
The Synergy is Real
To amplify Patriot’s power and create an unstoppable deck, it’s important to consider the cards that synergize well with it. One such card is Onslaught, who doubles the effect of any other ongoing abilities at the location. By combining these two cards, you can create a deck that excels in getting big power into locations your opponent may have ignored due to the weaker nature of the cards getting the buffs.
Additionally, cards like Mystique (if played right after Patriot) and Blue Marvel can also greatly support Patriot’s buffs. By strategically building a deck centered around these characters, you’ll create a synergistic powerhouse capable of taking on even the toughest opponents.
Example Deck
| Squirrel Girl | Misty Knight | Shocker | Mystique | Patriot | Debrii |
| Cyclops | Kazar | Blue Marvel | Onslaught | Ultron | America Chavez |
