Top Redwing Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

If you're a fan of *Marvel Snap*, you might have noticed the game's limited selection of animal companions—Cosmo, Goose, Zabu, and Hit Monkey being the notable few. However, with the launch of the Brave New World season, Falcon's loyal companion, Redwing, adds another feather to the collection.

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." There are a few key points to consider with this card. Redwing's ability can only be triggered once, which limits its potential even if you try to synergize it with cards like Symbiote Spider-Man or attempt to replay it after bouncing it back to your hand. Additionally, targeting a specific card with Redwing can be challenging, as move decks often include smaller cards like Iron Fist that you might not want to move. Scream decks, on the other hand, focus more on manipulating your opponent's cards rather than your own.

Despite these challenges, there are budget-friendly options to move Redwing, such as using Madame Web or Cloak, making it accessible for players with lower Collection Levels. Redwing has the potential to steal victories by enabling early plays like Galactus or pulling heavy hitters like The Infinaut into play.

Best Day One Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap

Last season's powerhouses, Ares and Surtur, continue to dominate with a new Scream-based strategy. This deck aims to gain power from cards like Aero and disrupt opponents using Heimdall. Redwing can fit nicely into this setup, though you'll typically prefer 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 multiple Series 5 cards: Hydra Bob, Scream, Redwing, Surtur, Ares, and Cull Obsidian. You could swap Hydra Bob for a different 1-drop like Rocket Raccoon or Iceman, but the rest are essential. The strategy revolves around playing Surtur on turn 3, followed by high-power cards to boost Surtur's strength, with an alternate win condition through Scream's power theft. The deck includes several 'push' cards like Polaris, Aero, and Magneto to manipulate the board, and you can use Redwing with Heimdall to buff Surtur and pull a high-power card from your hand.

Another potential home for Redwing is in an Ongoing deck featuring Madame Web. With Dagger's recent nerf, traditional move decks are less viable, but Ongoing decks have seen a resurgence. Here's a potential 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 strictly necessary, removing her would also mean dropping Redwing in favor of another Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius. This deck focuses on spreading power across locations using Doom 2099, with Madame Web helping to maneuver the Doom 2099 bots and Sam Wilson's shield. Redwing's ability can be activated here by moving it with Madame Web, allowing you to pull a card from your hand the following turn. On turn 6, you can play either Doctor Doom or Spectrum to further spread or spike your power, aiming for a win.

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

Currently, Redwing does not justify spending your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens. It's an underpowered card in an underpowered archetype. It's advisable to hold onto 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.