In the world of *Marvel Snap*, just as Hawkeye was overshadowed by Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Captain America is now being outshined by his successor, Sam Wilson Captain America. As the star of the February 2025 season, Sam Wilson is set to make waves. Let's dive into the best Sam Wilson Captain America decks in *Marvel Snap* and see how you can leverage his unique abilities to dominate the game.
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- How Sam Wilson Captain America Works in Marvel Snap
- Best Sam Wilson Captain America Decks in Marvel Snap
- Is Sam Wilson Captain America Worth Buying the Season Pass?
How Sam Wilson Captain America Works in Marvel Snap
Sam Wilson Captain America is a 2-cost, 3-power card with a dynamic ability: "Game Start: Add Cap’s Shield to a random location. Ongoing: You can move Cap’s Shield." Cap’s Shield, a 1-cost, 1-power card, comes with its own ability: "Ongoing: This can’t be destroyed. Give your Cap +2 Power when this moves to Cap’s location."
The clever part about Sam Wilson's ability is that it buffs both the Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers versions of Captain America by 2 power each time Cap’s Shield lands in their lane. This allows Sam Wilson to scale rapidly, potentially reaching 7 power early in the game.
Sam Wilson synergizes well with 1-cost cards, move cards, and Ongoing decks, offering versatility in playstyles. However, be wary of counters like Red Guardian and Shadow King, which can disrupt Sam Wilson's buffs.
Best Sam Wilson Captain America Decks in Marvel Snap
Sam Wilson Captain America fits seamlessly into various deck types, especially those with a crowded 2-drop slot. A standout deck is the Wiccan list that dominates the meta:
Quicksilver Fenris Wolf Hawkeye Kate Bishop Iron Patriot Sam Wilson Captain America Red Guardian Rocket Raccoon and Groot Gladiator Shang-Chi Enchantress Wiccan Alioth
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This deck features numerous Series 5 cards like Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Wiccan, and Alioth. If you don't have Fenris Wolf, Wiccan, and Alioth, this might not be the deck for you. However, if you possess these cards, you can substitute Red Guardian and Rocket Raccoon and Groot with other 3-cost cards like Cosmo, Mobius M. Mobius, or Galacta Daughter of Galactus.
Playing this deck requires patience, focusing on countering your opponent after deploying Wiccan. Managing priority on the final turn is crucial—dropping it can allow you to use Enchantress or Shang-Chi effectively, while maintaining it lets you snipe your opponent's plays with Alioth. Sam Wilson adds flexibility by scaling quickly and allowing strategic lane control.
For a different approach, consider incorporating Sam Wilson into a Spectrum Zoo list:
Ant-Man Squirrel Girl Dazzler Hawkeye Kate Bishop Sam Wilson Captain America Marvel Boy Captain America Caiera Shanna the She-Devil Kazar Blue Marvel Spectrum
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This deck includes Series 5 cards like Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Marvel Boy, Caiera, and Gilgamesh, with Marvel Boy and Caiera being essential. You can replace other cards with Zoo-friendly options like Nico Minoru, Cosmo, Gilgamesh, or Mockingbird.
While Zoo decks have slightly fallen out of favor, they remain potent, especially with Marvel Boy and Squirrel Girl. Sam Wilson enhances this deck's flexibility, with Cap’s Shield receiving significant buffs from Kazar and Blue Marvel, further amplified by Spectrum, creating a formidable 5-power, 1-cost card that boosts Sam Wilson and other Ongoing cards.
Is Sam Wilson Captain America Worth Buying the Season Pass?
If you're a fan of Zoo-oriented decks, Sam Wilson Captain America is a solid investment for the $9.99 season pass. His ability to synergize with multiple deck types and scale quickly makes him a valuable addition. However, if Zoo decks aren't your style, there are other strong 2-cost cards like Jeff, Iron Patriot, and Hawkeye Kate Bishop that can fill similar roles in meta decks. Given *Marvel Snap*'s high cost of keeping up with new cards, skipping Sam Wilson is understandable if you're budget-conscious.
And there you have it—the best Sam Wilson Captain America decks in *Marvel Snap* that can help you dominate the February 2025 season.
*Marvel Snap is available to play now.*