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

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 19,2025

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

Table of Contents

  • Season Pass Variants
  • Season Cards
  • New Game Mode: Sanctum Showdown
  • Exclusive Event Cards
  • Mastery System
  • New Locations
  • Conclusion

Season Pass Variants

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This season's spotlight variants showcase the distinctive style of artist He Tianyou, featuring dynamic poses and unique dotted textures. Prepare your wallets!

Season Cards

  • Sam Wilson Captain America: This 2-Cost, 3-Power card places Captain America's shield on your side of the field, granting +2 Power to any Captain America card at that location. Sam's Ongoing ability allows you to move the shield each turn. Will this benefit other Captain America cards in the future?

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  • Joaquín Torres (Falcon): A 3-Cost, 3-Power card that doubles the On-Reveal power of 1-Cost cards played at its location. Think of him as a Wong for 1-Cost cards—powerful synergy potential!

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  • Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross: A 2-Cost, 2-Power card with a unique ability: Draws a card with 10+ Power whenever your opponent doesn't spend all their energy. A potentially game-changing card, especially against specific strategies.

Thaddeus Thunderbolt RossImage: ensigame.com

  • Redwing: This 3-Cost, 3-Power card plays a card from your hand from its location upon its first movement. Strategic placement and movement will be key to maximizing its potential.

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  • Diamondback: A 3-Cost, 3-Power card with an Ongoing effect that reduces the Power of opposing cards at its location by -2 if they already have negative Power. Excellent synergy with certain cards!

DiamondbackImage: ensigame.com

New Game Mode: Sanctum Showdown

New Game Mode: Sanctum ShowdownImage: ensigame.com

Launching February 18th, Sanctum Showdown ditches cubes and the six-turn limit. The goal? Reach 16 points first by controlling locations, with one location becoming the higher-scoring Sanctum each turn. Expect intense gameplay and 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! Earn exclusive rewards for each card, including character reaction sets, special flares, and a gold diamond flare.

New Locations

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

Conclusion

This season is packed with exciting additions! From Sam Wilson's Captain America 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? Let us know in the comments!