Best Sam Wilson Captain America Decks in Marvel Snap

Mastering the Marvel Snap Sam Wilson Captain America: Deck Strategies and Season Pass Value

Sam Wilson Captain America is taking the Marvel Snap meta by storm, eclipsing even his predecessor. This February 2025 season's headliner demands attention, and this guide explores the best ways to utilize this powerful card.

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• Sam Wilson Captain America's Mechanics
• Top Sam Wilson Captain America Decks
• Is the Season Pass Worth It?

Sam Wilson Captain America's Mechanics

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 (1-cost, 1-power) has the ability: "Ongoing: This can’t be destroyed. Give your Cap +2 Power when this moves to Cap’s location.”

Crucially, the "your Cap" wording applies to both Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers, allowing for exponential power scaling. Strategic movement of Cap's Shield can quickly boost Sam Wilson to 7 power. This card synergizes well with 1-cost cards, move cards, and Ongoing decks, even evading Killmonger. However, be wary of counters like Red Guardian and Shadow King.

Top Sam Wilson Captain America Decks

Sam Wilson, alongside Hawkeye Kate Bishop, adds another strong contender to the 2-cost card slot. He excels in Wiccan decks and Ongoing Zoo builds.

Wiccan Deck:

• Quicksilver
• Fenris Wolf
• Hawkeye Kate Bishop
• Iron Patriot
• Sam Wilson Captain America
• Red Guardian
• Rocket Raccoon and Groot
• Gladiator
• Shang-Chi
• Enchantress
• Wiccan
• Alioth

This deck is Series 5 heavy (Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Wiccan, Alioth). If you lack these cards, consider substitutions like Cosmo, Mobius M. Mobius, or Galactus for Red Guardian and Rocket Raccoon and Groot. The strategy revolves around countering opponents after playing Wiccan. Prioritize card play strategically to maximize Enchantress, Shang-Chi, and Alioth's impact. Sam Wilson provides a flexible 2-cost option for power scaling and lane control.

Spectrum Zoo Deck:

• 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

This deck features Series 5 cards (Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Marvel Boy, Caiera, and potentially Gilgamesh). Marvel Boy and Caiera are essential. Consider Nico Minoru, Cosmo, Gilgamesh, or Mockingbird as substitutes. While Zoo decks have slightly fallen out of favor, they remain viable. Marvel Boy and Squirrel Girl can secure victories, while Caiera counters Killmonger-heavy decks. Sam Wilson offers flexibility, and Cap's Shield gains significant boosts from Kazar, Blue Marvel, and Spectrum, creating a powerful 5-power, 1-cost card that further enhances Sam Wilson and other Ongoing cards.

Is Sam Wilson Captain America Worth Buying the Season Pass?

For players who enjoy Zoo-style decks, Sam Wilson's value at the $9.99 season pass price point is strong. However, if you prefer other deck archetypes, many alternative 2-cost cards (Jeff, Iron Patriot, Hawkeye Kate Bishop) can effectively replace him in most meta decks. Consider your playstyle and budget before purchasing.

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