Following in the footsteps of Hawkeye and Kate Bishop, Captain America finds himself somewhat overshadowed by his successor, Sam Wilson, who takes center stage in *Marvel Snap*'s February 2025 season. Let's dive into the best Sam Wilson Captain America decks.
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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 the 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, has the ability: “Ongoing: This can’t be destroyed. Give your Cap +2 Power when this moves to Cap’s location.”
The wording intentionally applies to both Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers, meaning Cap's Shield exponentially boosts their power, potentially getting Sam Wilson to 7 power quickly. Sam Wilson is a complex card, synergizing with 1-cost cards, move cards, and Ongoing decks, even evading Killmonger. However, Red Guardian and Shadow King effectively counter him.
Best Sam Wilson Captain America Decks in Marvel Snap
Sam Wilson, alongside Hawkeye Kate Bishop, competes for space in the crucial 2-cost slot. He excels in Wiccan decks, currently dominating the meta, and also fits well in Ongoing Zoo builds. Here's a Wiccan example:
- Quicksilver, Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sam Wilson Captain America, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Gladiator, Shang-Chi, Enchantress, Wiccan, Alioth [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]
This deck is Series 5 heavy (Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Wiccan, and Alioth). Without Fenris Wolf, Wiccan, and Alioth, consider alternative 3-drops like Cosmo, Mobius M. Mobius, or Galactus' Daughter if you lack these cards.
Gameplay involves countering opponents after playing Wiccan. Prioritizing turns is key; dropping priority allows for multi-card Enchantress or Shang-Chi plays, while maintaining priority enables Alioth snipes. Sam Wilson provides a strong 2-cost option and lane control flexibility.
For a Spectrum Zoo approach, consider this 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 [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]
This list features Series 5 cards: Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Marvel Boy, Caiera, and Gilgamesh. Marvel Boy and Caiera are essential. Substitute with Zoo-compatible cards like Nico Minoru, Cosmo, Gilgamesh, or Mockingbird as needed.
While Zoo decks have slightly fallen from meta dominance, they remain viable. Marvel Boy and Squirrel Girl can secure wins, but Caiera is crucial against Killmonger-heavy mill decks. Sam Wilson adds flexibility, and Cap's Shield gains significant buffs from Kazar, Blue Marvel, and Spectrum.
Is Sam Wilson Captain America Worth Buying the Season Pass?
For Zoo enthusiasts, Sam Wilson is a worthwhile addition at the $9.99 season pass price. However, if you don't favor Zoo decks, many comparable 2-cost alternatives (Jeff, Iron Patriot, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, etc.) exist. If you're budget-conscious, skipping Sam Wilson is understandable.
These are the top Sam Wilson Captain America decks in Marvel Snap.
Marvel Snap is available now.
