Sam Wilson Shields Up: New Season Brings Exciting Cards and Modes!

The wait is finally over! The Brave New Season has arrived, bringing a wave of exciting updates, including Sam Wilson taking up the mantle of Captain America, the introduction of new cards, the highly anticipated Mastery system, and a brand-new temporary game mode packed with rewards. Let’s dive in and explore everything this season has in store!

Table of Content ---

• Season Pass Variants
• Season Cards
  • Sam Wilson Captain America
  • Joaquín Torres (Falcon)
  • Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross
  • Redwing
  • Diamondback
• New Game Mode: Sanctum Showdown
• Exclusive Event Cards
  • Laufey
  • Uncle Ben
  • Gorgon
• Mastery System
• New Locations
• Conclusion

Season Pass Variants

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Dynamic poses and distinctive dotted textures are hallmarks of artist He Tianyou's style. If you're a fan of his work, prepare to open your wallet because every spotlight variant this season will showcase his incredible talent.

Season Cards

Sam Wilson Captain America

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Sam Wilson steps into the spotlight as the new Captain America, embodying justice with the iconic shield. This 2-Cost, 3-Power card places Captain America's Shield on your side of the field at the start of the game. The shield grants +2 Power to any Captain America card at its location, and thanks to Sam's Ongoing ability, you can move the shield each turn. Could this benefit future Captain America cards like Captain Carter? Stay tuned to find out!

Joaquín Torres (Falcon)

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Joaquín Torres, the new Falcon, is more than just a stand-in—he's sprouted real wings! This 3-Cost, 3-Power card's Ongoing effect doubles the On-Reveal powers of 1-Cost cards played at his location. Think of him as a mini-Wong for 1-Cost cards. Pair him with Moonstone for explosive synergies!

Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross

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Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross enters the fray as a 2-Cost, 2-Power card, boasting the game's most impressive mustache. His ability draws a card with ten or more Power whenever your opponent doesn't use all their energy. Is he too niche to be Surtur's new best friend? Only time will tell.

Redwing

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Redwing, a 3-Cost, 3-Power card, has a unique ability to play a card from your hand at the location he leaves the first time he moves. Although he doesn't move on his own, pairing him with high-impact cards and movers could lead to thrilling strategies. Which deck will he dominate?

Diamondback

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Diamondback, the second snake-themed character in Snap, is a 3-Cost, 3-Power card with an Ongoing effect that further reduces the Power of opposing cards by -2 if they already have negative Power at her location. For optimal synergy, pair her with a certain blue guy!

New Game Mode: Sanctum Showdown

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Prepare for an enchanted battle! Sanctum Showdown, a fresh take on the game, will launch on February 18. Unlike traditional Snap, this mode removes cubes and the six-turn limit. Instead, the goal is to win locations and be the first player to reach 16 points. One location becomes the Sanctum each turn, offering more points than the others. This mode promises intense gameplay and the chance to win fantastic rewards, including up to four unowned Series 4 and 5 cards!

Exclusive Event Cards

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Laufey

Laufey, a 4-Cost, 6-Power card, uses his On-Reveal ability to steal 1 Power from any card in his vicinity, including yours. His arrival could spark a Diamondback resurgence; will he shake up the meta?

Uncle Ben

Uncle Ben, a 1-Cost, 2-Power card, lets you relive Spider-Man's origin story. When destroyed, he's replaced by Spider-Man. Though it may seem like a meme card, it's definitely worth a try!

Gorgon

Gorgon, Arishem's fiercest rival, is a 2-Cost, 3-Power card with an Ongoing effect that increases the cost of any cards in your opponent's hand that weren't originally in their deck by one. This powerful counter disrupts strategies like Shield Agents, Moongirl, and Thanos.

Mastery System

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The Mastery system will finally launch on February 11th! Each card will have its own Mastery Track, offering exclusive rewards like character reaction sets, special flares, and a gold diamond flare at the end. This long-awaited feature adds an extra layer of customization and progression to the game.

New Locations

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• Smithsonian Museum: A perfect match for Sam Wilson Captain America and his shield.
• Madripoor: A scaling location that rewards early dominance, but be cautious of overextending into Shang-Chi's range.

Conclusion

This season is packed with excitement! From Sam Wilson's debut as Captain America to the chaotic fun of Sanctum Showdown and the introduction of the Mastery system, there's something for everyone. Redwing particularly excites me—I can't wait to figure out how to use him effectively. Which card are you most excited to try? Any variants you're hoping to add to your collection? Let me know in the comments!