Marvel Snap has surprisingly few animal companions. Cosmo, Groose, Zabu, and Hit Monkey are the mainstays – until now. Redwing, Falcon's avian ally, joins the roster as part of the Brave New World season.
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 important caveats. Redwing's ability is a one-time use, unaffected by cards like Symbiote Spider-Man or hand-manipulation strategies. Precise targeting is also challenging. Move decks often contain low-power cards (like Iron Fist) you wouldn't want to accidentally trigger Redwing with, while Scream decks typically manipulate opponent's cards, not your own.
However, inexpensive move cards like Madame Web or Cloak (accessible to lower Collection Level players) can activate Redwing. The potential payoff is significant – unexpectedly deploying a Galactus early or drawing a powerful card like The Infinaut can steal games.
Best Day One Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap
Ares and Surtur dominated the previous season, and a new Scream-based build incorporating Aero and Heimdall is emerging. Redwing surprisingly fits in (though playing Surtur on turn 3 remains the priority). Here's a list:
Hydra Bob, Scream, Kraven, Captain America, Redwing, Polaris, Surtur, Ares, Cull Obsidian, Aero, Heimdall, Magneto. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]
This deck is expensive, featuring 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; the others are crucial.
The strategy centers on turn 3 Surtur deployment, followed by high-power cards to boost his strength. Scream provides an alternative win condition by stealing power. Polaris, Aero, and Magneto offer card manipulation. Redwing can be moved into Heimdall to buff Surtur and draw a powerful card.
Another potential Redwing deck utilizes Madame Web, as Dagger's nerf has weakened move-based strategies. Madame Web's Ongoing ability synergizes with the recently popular Ongoing decks, offering a possible niche for Redwing:
Ant-Man, Madame Web, Psylocke, Sam Wilson, Captain America, Luke Cage, Captain America, Redwing, Doom 2099, Iron Lad, Blue Marvel, Doctor Doom, Spectrum. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]
This deck contains two Series 5 cards (Madame Web and Doom 2099). Madame Web isn't strictly necessary, and removing her necessitates replacing Redwing with another Ongoing card (like Mobius M. Mobius).
This deck focuses on Doom 2099, aiming for rapid power distribution. Madame Web aids in positioning Doom 2099 bots and manipulating Sam Wilson's shield. Redwing provides another means of activation via Madame Web, but it's the only way to trigger Redwing in this build. Doctor Doom or Spectrum are played on turn 6 to either spread power or create a strong power spike.
Is Redwing Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
Currently, no. Redwing feels underpowered and fits into a weak archetype. Saving resources for future cards is recommended unless Second Dinner significantly buffs this new avian addition.
