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Best Sam Wilson Captain America Decks in Marvel Snap

Following in the footsteps of Hawkeye and Kate Bishop, Captain America finds himself somewhat overshadowed by his successor, Sam Wilson, who takes center stage in *Marvel Snap*'s February 2025 season. Let's dive into the best Sam Wilson Captain America decks.

How Sam Wilson Captain America Works in Marvel Snap

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 is a 1-cost, 1-power card with the ability: “Ongoing: This can’t be destroyed. Give your Cap +2 Power when this moves to Cap’s location.”

The ambiguous wording regarding which Captain America it buffs is deliberate—it boosts both Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers by 2 power each time it lands in their lane. This allows for exponential scaling, potentially boosting Sam Wilson to 7 power quickly.

Sam Wilson is a complex card, synergizing with 1-cost cards, move cards, and Ongoing decks. Interestingly, he even sidesteps Killmonger. However, Red Guardian and Shadow King provide effective counters, neutralizing his buffs.

Best Sam Wilson Captain America Decks in Marvel Snap

Sam Wilson, alongside Hawkeye Kate Bishop, competes for space in the crucial 2-cost slot of many decks. He integrates particularly well into Wiccan decks, a current meta staple, and also shines in Ongoing Zoo builds. Here's a Wiccan example:

Quicksilver, Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Sam Wilson Captain America, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Gladiator, Shang-Chi, Enchantress, Wiccan, Alioth. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]

This deck features several Series 5 cards: Fenris Wolf, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Iron Patriot, Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Wiccan, and Alioth. If you lack Fenris Wolf, Wiccan, and Alioth, this deck isn't ideal. Consider substituting Red Guardian and Rocket Raccoon and Groot with other 3-cost cards like Cosmo, Mobius M. Mobius, or Galactus' Daughter.

This deck requires strategic play, focusing on countering opponents after deploying Wiccan. Prioritizing turns is crucial, allowing for multi-card hits with Enchantress or Shang-Chi, or alternatively, sniping opponent plays with Alioth. Sam Wilson provides a strong 2-cost option, scaling quickly and offering lane control flexibility.

Alternatively, consider incorporating Sam Wilson into Spectrum Zoo lists. Here’s an example:

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. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped.]

This list includes Series 5 cards: Hawkeye Kate Bishop, Marvel Boy, Caiera, and Gilgamesh. Marvel Boy and Caiera are essential. Consider swapping in other Zoo-compatible cards like Nico Minoru, Cosmo, Gilgamesh, and Mockingbird.

While Zoo decks have slightly fallen from meta dominance, they remain viable. Marvel Boy alone can win games with a Squirrel Girl, though Caiera is highly recommended given the prevalence of Killmonger in updated mill decks. Sam Wilson adds flexibility, allowing Cap’s Shield to receive significant buffs from Kazar and Blue Marvel, further amplified by Spectrum.

Is Sam Wilson Captain America Worth Buying the Season Pass?

For players who enjoy Zoo-style decks, Sam Wilson is a worthwhile addition at the $9.99 season pass price. However, if you prefer other strategies, many comparable 2-cost cards (Jeff, Iron Patriot, Hawkeye Kate Bishop, etc.) can replace him in most meta decks. If you’re hesitant to spend money on Marvel Snap, skipping Sam Wilson is perfectly understandable.

These are some of the best Sam Wilson Captain America decks in Marvel Snap.

Marvel Snap is available now.