Top Redwing Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

*Marvel Snap* enthusiasts have long noted the scarcity of animal companions in the game, with characters like Cosmo, Groose, Zabu, and Hit Monkey being the notable exceptions. However, the Brave New World season introduces a new feathered friend to the mix: Falcon's pet, Redwing.

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." While this ability sounds promising, there are several limitations to consider. Redwing can only be activated once per game, even if you attempt to use it with cards like Symbiote Spider-Man or try to bounce it back into your hand for a replay. This severely restricts its utility.

Additionally, targeting a specific card with Redwing can be challenging. Move decks typically include numerous small cards like Iron Fist, which you might not want to place with Redwing. Meanwhile, decks utilizing Scream focus more on manipulating your opponent's cards rather than your own. However, Redwing can still be moved using affordable options like Madame Web or Cloak, which can be advantageous for players with lower Collection Levels. It might even lead to surprising victories by setting up early plays like Galactus or pulling high-impact cards such as The Infinaut.

Best Day One Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap

Last season's dominant decks featured Ares and Surtur, and they return with a new Scream-based build that gains power from cards like Aero and disrupts opponents with Heimdall. Redwing can fit into this strategy, though it's often outshined by the necessity 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

This is a high-cost deck, featuring several Series 5 cards: Hydra Bob, Scream, Redwing, Surtur, Ares, and Cull Obsidian. If you lack Hydra Bob, consider replacing it with another 1-drop like Rocket Raccoon or Iceman. The strategy revolves around playing Surtur on turn 3, followed by high-power cards to boost Surtur's strength, with an alternative win condition using Scream to steal power. The deck includes 'push' cards like Polaris, Aero, and Magneto, and you can use Redwing with Heimdall to both buff Surtur and pull a high-power card from your hand.

Another potential deck for Redwing involves pairing it with Madame Web, especially since Dagger's nerf has diminished the viability of move decks. Here's an alternative list:

• 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 includes two Series 5 cards: Madame Web and Doom 2099. While Madame Web isn't essential, removing her would necessitate cutting Redwing as well, replacing them with another Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius. The primary focus is on Doom 2099's ability to spread power across locations. Madame Web aids this strategy by allowing you to reposition Doom 2099's bots and move Sam Wilson's shield. Redwing's role is to pull a card from your hand after being moved by Madame Web. On turn 6, you'll aim to play either Doctor Doom or Spectrum to either spread or spike power, securing a win.

Is Redwing Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens?

Currently, Redwing is not worth investing in. It's an underpowered card that fits into an underpowered archetype. It's advisable to save your resources for more impactful cards later in the month or in future updates. Unless Second Dinner significantly buffs Redwing, it's best to look elsewhere for your next addition to your *Marvel Snap* collection.