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

Author: Sadie Feb 13,2025

The highly anticipated Brave New Season of Marvel Snap has arrived, bringing a plethora of exciting updates! This season introduces Sam Wilson as Captain America, a host of new cards, the long-awaited Mastery system, and a thrilling new temporary game mode: Sanctum Showdown. Let's dive 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, featuring dynamic poses and unique dotted textures. Prepare for some stunning variant designs!

Season Cards

Sam Wilson Captain America

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Sam Wilson takes on the mantle of Captain America! This 2-Cost, 3-Power card places Captain America's Shield on your side, boosting the Power of any Captain America card at that location by +2. Sam's Ongoing ability allows you to move the shield each turn, opening up strategic possibilities with other Captain America cards.

Joaquín Torres (Falcon)

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Joaquín Torres, the new Falcon, arrives with a powerful ability. 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 various decks.

Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross

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This 2-Cost, 2-Power card boasts a unique ability: If your opponent doesn't spend all their energy, Ross draws a card with 10 or more Power. A high-risk, high-reward card with exciting potential.

Redwing

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Redwing, a 3-Cost, 3-Power card, plays a card from your hand at his location when he first moves. His strategic use will depend on clever combinations with other cards.

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.

New Game Mode: Sanctum Showdown

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Launching February 18th, Sanctum Showdown offers a fresh take on Marvel Snap. Forget cubes and turn limits; the goal is to score 16 points by winning locations. Each turn, one location becomes the Sanctum, offering more points. 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, the Mastery system introduces individual card progression tracks with rewards like 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 and his shield.
  • Madripoor: A scaling location rewarding early game dominance.

Conclusion

The Brave New Season is packed with exciting new features and cards. Which card are you most eager to try? Let us know in the comments!