Top Redwing Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

*Marvel Snap* fans have long lamented the scarcity of animal companions in the game, with only a handful like Cosmo, Groose, Zabu, and Hit Monkey gracing the roster. But with the launch of the Brave New World season, Falcon's loyal feathered friend, Redwing, swoops into the mix, adding another delightful creature to the game.

How Redwing Works in Marvel Snap

Redwing is a 3-cost, 4-power card that comes with a unique ability: "The first time this moves, add a card from your hand to the old location." While this ability sounds intriguing, it's important to note a few key points about its functionality. Redwing can only be activated once per game, which limits its strategic uses. Even if you attempt to synergize it with cards like Symbiote Spider-Man or try to bounce it back to your hand for a replay, it won't trigger again. Additionally, targeting a specific card with Redwing can be quite challenging, as move decks often contain smaller cards like Iron Fist, which you might not want to trigger with Redwing. Meanwhile, decks featuring Scream focus more on manipulating your opponent's cards rather than your own.

Despite these limitations, there are several affordable ways to move Redwing, such as using Madame Web or Cloak, which are accessible even to players with lower Collection Levels. Redwing could still snag some surprising victories, like dropping a Galactus early or pulling a heavy hitter like The Infinaut.

Best Day One Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap

Last season saw Ares and Surtur dominate the meta, and they're back with a new Scream-based build that leverages cards like Aero and Heimdall to trip up opponents and gain power. Redwing can fit nicely into this strategy, although you'll usually want 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, you can substitute with another 1-drop like Rocket Raccoon or Iceman. The main strategy is to play Surtur on turn 3, followed by high-powered cards to boost Surtur's power, with an alternate win condition of stealing power with Scream. The deck includes 'push' cards like Polaris, Aero, and Magneto to manipulate your opponent's board. Redwing can be used with Heimdall to not only buff Surtur but also pull a high-powered card from your hand.

Another deck where Redwing could potentially shine is alongside Madame Web. With Dagger's nerf, move decks have become less competitive, but Ongoing decks have gained popularity. Here's a potential deck 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 contains two Series 5 cards: Madame Web and Doom 2099. If you don't have Madame Web, consider removing Redwing as well and replacing them with another Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius. The core strategy revolves around finding Doom 2099 early to spread power across all locations. Madame Web helps with this by allowing you to reposition Doom 2099 bots and move Sam Wilson's shield. Redwing's primary role here is to pull a card from your hand after moving, although it's your only means of activating Redwing in this deck. On turn 6, you'll want to play either Doctor Doom or Spectrum to either spread more power or spike it and secure the win.

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

Currently, Redwing doesn't justify the investment of Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens. It's a card that fits into an underwhelming archetype and lacks the power to make a significant impact in the game. It's advisable to save your resources for more impactful cards that may come later in the month or in future updates. Unless Second Dinner significantly buffs Redwing, it's best to hold onto your resources for now.