Marvel Snap's avian additions are few and far between, limited to Cosmo, Groose, Zabu, and Hit Monkey—until now. Redwing, Falcon's loyal companion, joins the roster as part of the Brave New World season.
Redwing's Mechanics in Marvel Snap
Redwing is a 3-cost, 4-power card with a unique ability: The first time this card is moved, add a card from your hand to its previous location.
Key limitations exist: Redwing's ability is a one-time use, unaffected by cards like Symbiote Spider-Man or attempts to replay it. Precise card targeting with Redwing proves challenging. Move decks often utilize low-cost cards (like Iron Fist) that are undesirable targets, while Scream decks typically manipulate opponent's cards rather than their own.
Despite these limitations, affordable movement options exist for lower Collection Level players, such as Madame Web or Cloak. Redwing offers the potential for surprising victories by strategically deploying cards like Galactus early or drawing powerful cards such as The Infinaut.
Optimal Redwing Decks on Day One
Ares and Surtur, prominent in the previous season, return in a Scream-based deck incorporating Aero and Heimdall. Redwing fits surprisingly well, although playing Surtur on turn 3 remains the priority. This deck includes:
This high-cost deck features several Series 5 cards (Hydra Bob, Scream, Redwing, Surtur, Ares, Cull Obsidian). Hydra Bob can be substituted with a 1-cost card like Rocket Raccoon or Iceman, but the remaining Series 5 cards are crucial. The strategy involves deploying Surtur on turn 3, followed by high-power cards to boost Surtur's power, with Scream providing an alternative win condition. Polaris, Aero, and Magneto offer card manipulation, while Redwing can be moved to Heimdall to buff Surtur and draw a powerful card.
Another potential deck incorporating Redwing utilizes Madame Web:
This deck features two Series 5 cards (Madame Web and Doom 2099). Madame Web isn't strictly necessary, and removing her necessitates removing Redwing for a different Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius. This is primarily a Doom 2099 Ongoing deck, aiming for rapid power distribution across locations. Madame Web assists in manipulating Doom 2099 bots and moving Sam Wilson's shield, while Redwing provides another means of activating Madame Web's ability. The final turn typically involves playing Doctor Doom or Spectrum to secure victory.
Is Redwing Worth Investing In?
Currently, no. Redwing appears underpowered and relies on a currently weak archetype. Saving resources for future cards is recommended unless Second Dinner significantly buffs this new addition.