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, overshadowing even the original Captain America. This February 2025 season's headliner demands attention, and this guide explores the best strategies and deck builds to maximize his potential.

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How Sam Wilson Captain America Works in Marvel Snap

Sam Wilson Captain America is a 2-cost, 3-power card with a unique 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, leading to exponential power scaling. Strategic movement of Cap's Shield can quickly boost Sam Wilson to 7 power or more. This card synergizes well with 1-cost cards, move cards, and Ongoing decks, even evading Killmonger's effect. However, be aware of counters like Red Guardian and Shadow King.

Top Sam Wilson Captain America Decks in Marvel Snap

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 substitutes like Cosmo, Mobius M. Mobius, or Galactus for Red Guardian and Rocket Raccoon and Groot. The strategy revolves around countering opponents after playing Wiccan, carefully managing priority to utilize Enchantress, Shang-Chi, or Alioth effectively. Sam Wilson provides a powerful 2-cost card 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

Key Series 5 cards here are Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Marvel Boy, Caiera, and Gilgamesh. Marvel Boy and Caiera are essential; consider Nico Minoru, Cosmo, Gilgamesh, or Mockingbird as replacements. This deck, while slightly less meta-dominant, remains potent. Marvel Boy and Squirrel Girl can secure wins, while Caiera counters Killmonger-heavy decks. Sam Wilson offers flexibility and significant power boosts from Kazar, Blue Marvel, and Spectrum.

Is Sam Wilson Captain America Worth Buying the Season Pass?

For Zoo deck enthusiasts, Sam Wilson's value at the $9.99 season pass price is strong. However, if your playstyle doesn't favor Zoo decks, many alternative 2-cost cards (Jeff, Iron Patriot, Hawkeye Kate Bishop) can replace him in meta decks. Consider your existing collection and preferred strategies before purchasing.

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