Marvel Snap's roster of animal companions has been rather limited—Cosmo, Groose, Zabu, Hit Monkey, and that's pretty much it. But that changes with the Brave New World season, introducing Falcon's trusty Redwing to the feathered fray.
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 its previous location.
However, there are caveats. Redwing's ability is a one-time use only. Tricks like using Symbiote Spider-Man or bouncing it back to your hand won't reactivate it, significantly limiting its strategic applications.
Precise card targeting with Redwing also proves challenging. Move decks often include low-power cards (like Iron Fist) you wouldn't want to accidentally relocate. Conversely, Scream decks typically manipulate opponent's cards, not your own.
Despite these limitations, budget-friendly move options exist. Players with lower Collection Levels can utilize Madame Web or Cloak to move Redwing. Its potential for surprising wins remains—imagine dropping a Galactus early or pulling a powerful card like The Infinaut.
Best Day One Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap
Ares and Surtur dominated the previous season, and they're back in a revised Scream-based deck incorporating Aero and Heimdall. Redwing surprisingly fits in, although you'll almost always prioritize playing Surtur on turn 3. Here's the decklist:
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, and Cull Obsidian. Hydra Bob can be substituted with a 1-cost card like Rocket Raccoon or Iceman, but the others are crucial.
The strategy centers on turn 3 Surtur deployment, followed by high-power cards to boost his power. Scream offers an alternative win condition by stealing power. Polaris, Aero, and Magneto provide card manipulation, while Redwing can be moved into Heimdall to buff Surtur and draw a powerful card.
Another potential home for Redwing is a Madame Web deck, though Dagger's nerf has diminished the viability of move-focused decks. Madame Web's Ongoing ability is useful in current Ongoing decks, making Redwing a possible addition:
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 includes two Series 5 cards: Madame Web and Doom 2099. Madame Web isn't essential, but removing her necessitates removing Redwing for another Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius.
This is primarily a Doom 2099 Ongoing deck, aiming for rapid power distribution across locations. Madame Web assists by repositioning Doom 2099 bots and providing another way to move Sam Wilson's shield. Redwing's activation relies solely on Madame Web. On turn 6, Doctor Doom or Spectrum are played for power distribution or a 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 ally.
