Best Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap

*Marvel Snap* enthusiasts have long noted the game's limited selection of animal companions, featuring characters like Cosmo, Groose, Zabu, and Hit Monkey. However, with the introduction of the Brave New World season, Falcon's loyal pet, Redwing, joins the fray, adding to the roster of beloved furry (or feathered) friends.

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." It's crucial to understand that Redwing can only be activated once per game. Even if you attempt to use it with cards like Symbiote Spider-Man or bounce it back to your hand for a replay, its utility remains limited.

Targeting a specific card with Redwing can be challenging. Move decks often include smaller cards like Iron Fist, which you might not want to trigger with Redwing. Meanwhile, Scream decks focus more on manipulating your opponent's cards rather than your own. However, there are affordable ways to move Redwing, such as using Madame Web or Cloak, which can be beneficial for players with lower Collection Levels. Redwing has the potential to secure surprising victories by enabling early plays like Galactus or pulling high-impact cards like The Infinaut.

Best Day One Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap

Last season's dominant duo, Ares and Surtur, return with a new Scream-based build that leverages cards like Aero and Heimdall to gain power and disrupt opponents. Redwing fits well into this strategy, though you'll often 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 several Series 5 cards: Hydra Bob, Scream, Redwing, Surtur, Ares, and Cull Obsidian. If you don't have Hydra Bob, consider substituting with another 1-drop like Rocket Raccoon or Iceman. The strategy involves playing Surtur on turn 3, followed by high-powered cards to boost Surtur's power, with an alternate win condition of stealing power using Scream. The deck includes 'push' cards like Polaris, Aero, and Magneto, and you can use Redwing with Heimdall to both buff Surtur and pull a high-powered card from your hand.

Another potential deck for Redwing involves pairing it with Madame Web, especially since Dagger's nerf has diminished the viability of move decks. Here's an Ongoing style list that has gained popularity:

• 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 essential, removing her would necessitate also removing Redwing in favor of another Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius. The primary focus is on utilizing Doom 2099 to spread power across all locations. Madame Web aids this strategy by allowing you to reposition Doom 2099 bots and move Sam Wilson's shield. Redwing's role is to pull a card from your hand after being moved by Madame Web. On turn 6, you'll aim to play either Doctor Doom or Spectrum to either spread or spike your power, respectively, to secure a win.

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

Currently, Redwing is not recommended for investment. It's an underpowered card that fits into an underpowered archetype. 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, it's best to look elsewhere for your next addition to your *Marvel Snap* collection.