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Brave New Season: Sam Wilson Takes the Shield, New Cards, and Exciting Game Modes Await!

by Jack Feb 25,2025

The highly anticipated Brave New Season has arrived in Marvel Snap, bringing a plethora of exciting updates! This season features Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, a host of new cards, the long-awaited Mastery system, and a revolutionary temporary game mode: Sanctum Showdown. Let's delve into the details!

Table of Contents

  • Season Pass Variants
  • Season Cards
    • Sam Wilson Captain America
    • Joaquín Torres (Falcon)
    • Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross
    • Redwing
    • Diamondback
  • New Game Mode: Sanctum Showdown
  • Exclusive Event Cards
    • Laufey
    • Uncle Ben
    • Gorgon
  • Mastery System
  • New Locations
  • Conclusion

Tianyou Season Pass VariantsImage: ensigame.com

This season's spotlight showcases the distinctive art style of He Tianyou, characterized by dynamic poses and unique dotted textures. Prepare your wallets!

Season Cards

Sam Wilson Captain America

Sam Wilson Captain AmericaImage: ensigame.com

Sam Wilson embodies justice as the new Captain America. This 2-Cost, 3-Power card deploys Captain America's Shield, granting +2 Power to any Captain America card at that location. Sam's Ongoing ability allows you to reposition the shield each turn. Will this benefit future Captain America cards?

Joaquín Torres (Falcon)

Joaquín Torres (Falcon)Image: ensigame.com

Joaquín Torres, the new Falcon, boasts impressive aerial capabilities! This 3-Cost, 3-Power card doubles the On-Reveal power of 1-Cost cards played at his location, making him a potent addition to any deck.

Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross

Thaddeus Thunderbolt RossImage: ensigame.com

This 2-Cost, 2-Power card, Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross, draws a card with 10+ Power whenever your opponent doesn't spend all their energy. A potentially game-changing card with a high-risk, high-reward strategy.

Redwing

RedwingImage: ensigame.com

Redwing, a 3-Cost, 3-Power card, plays a card from your hand from his location upon his first movement. Strategic use with high-impact cards promises exciting gameplay possibilities.

Diamondback

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Diamondback, Snap's second snake-themed character, is a 3-Cost, 3-Power card that reduces the Power of opposing cards at her location by -2 if they already have negative Power. Synergizes well with specific cards.

New Game Mode: Sanctum Showdown

New Game Mode: Sanctum ShowdownImage: ensigame.com

Launching February 18th, Sanctum Showdown offers a fresh take on Marvel Snap. Forget cubes and turn limits; the goal is to reach 16 points by controlling locations. One location becomes the "Sanctum" each turn, offering increased point value. Win big with potential rewards including up to four unowned Series 4 and 5 cards!

Exclusive Event Cards

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  • Laufey: A 4-Cost, 6-Power card that steals 1 Power from a nearby card on reveal.
  • Uncle Ben: A 1-Cost, 2-Power card that summons Spider-Man upon destruction.
  • Gorgon: A 2-Cost, 3-Power card that increases the cost of cards in your opponent's hand (not initially in their deck) by one.

Mastery System

Brave New Season Sam Wilson Takes the Shield New Cards and Exciting Game Modes AwaitImage: ensigame.com

Launching February 11th, the Mastery system introduces individual card progression tracks with rewards like character emotes, special flares, and a gold diamond flare.

New Locations

New LocationsImage: ensigame.com

  • Smithsonian Museum: Synergizes well with Sam Wilson Captain America.
  • Madripoor: A scaling location rewarding early game dominance.

Conclusion

The Brave New Season is packed with exciting additions! From Sam Wilson's debut to the innovative Sanctum Showdown and the highly anticipated Mastery system, there's something for every Marvel Snap player. Which card are you most excited to try?