Top Redwing Deck Strategies for Marvel Snap

*Marvel Snap* enthusiasts have long lamented the game's limited selection of animal companions. Until now, the roster included only a handful like Cosmo, Groose, Zabu, and Hit Monkey. However, with the arrival of the Brave New World season, Falcon's loyal sidekick, Redwing, adds a new feathered friend to the mix.

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." However, there are key limitations to consider. Redwing can only be activated once per game, which means strategies involving Symbiote Spider-Man or bouncing it back to replay won't work. Additionally, targeting a specific card with Redwing can be challenging, as move decks often include numerous small cards like Iron Fist that you might not want to trigger.

Despite these limitations, Redwing offers potential for surprise victories. Lower Collection Level players can use cards like Madame Web or Cloak to move Redwing easily. It might enable early plays like Galactus or pull a heavy hitter like The Infinaut from your hand.

Best Day One Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap

Following last season's dominance by Ares and Surtur, a new Scream-based build has emerged, incorporating Redwing. Here's a competitive deck list:

Hydra Bob
Scream
Kraven
Captain America
Redwing
Polaris
Surtur
Ares
Cull Obsidian
Aero
Heimdall
Magneto

You can copy this list from Untapped. Note, this is a high-cost deck with several Series 5 cards including Hydra Bob, Scream, Redwing, Surtur, Ares, and Cull Obsidian. If you don't have Hydra Bob, consider substituting with Rocket Raccoon or Iceman. The strategy focuses on playing Surtur on turn 3, followed by high-power cards to boost Surtur's power. Scream provides an alternate win condition, and 'push' cards like Polaris, Aero, and Magneto manipulate the board. Redwing can be dropped into Heimdall to enhance Surtur and pull a high-power card from your hand.

Another potential deck for Redwing involves Madame Web, especially after Dagger's nerf diminished move decks:

Ant-Man
Madame Web
Psylocke
Sam Wilson
Captain America
Luke Cage
Captain America
Redwing
Doom 2099
Iron Lad
Blue Marvel
Doctor Doom
Spectrum

You can copy this list from Untapped. This deck features two Series 5 cards: Madame Web and Doom 2099. While Madame Web isn't essential, if you remove her, consider replacing Redwing with another Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius. The primary focus is spreading power across locations with Doom 2099, with Madame Web assisting in repositioning Doom bots and moving Sam Wilson's shield. Redwing can be used with Madame Web to pull a card from your hand on the next turn. On turn 6, aim to play Doctor Doom or Spectrum to either spread or spike power for a win.

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

Currently, Redwing may not be the best use of your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens. It fits into a less powerful archetype and lacks the strength to justify the investment. 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.