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Sam Wilson Wields Shield in New Season: Exciting Updates and Game Modes!

by Emily Apr 09,2025

The wait is finally over! The Brave New Season has arrived, bringing a wave of exciting updates, including Sam Wilson taking up the mantle of Captain America, the introduction of new cards, the highly anticipated Mastery system, and a brand-new temporary game mode packed with rewards. Let's dive into everything this season has in store!

Table of Content

  • 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

Season Pass Variants

Tianyou Season Pass Variants
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Dynamic poses and distinctive dotted textures are hallmarks of artist He Tianyou's style. If you're a fan of his work, get ready to open your wallet because every spotlight variation this season will showcase his incredible talent.

Season Cards

Sam Wilson Captain America

Sam Wilson Captain America
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With a heart full of justice, Sam Wilson steps into the spotlight as the new Captain America, wielding the iconic shield. This 2-Cost, 3-Power card places Captain America's Shield on your side of the field at the start of the game. The shield grants +2 Power to any Captain America card at its location, and thanks to Sam's Ongoing ability, you can move the shield every turn. Will this benefit Captain Carter and future captains as well? Stay tuned to find out!

Joaquín Torres (Falcon)

Joaquín Torres (Falcon)
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The new Falcon, Joaquín Torres, is more than just a sidekick—he's grown real wings! This 3-Cost, 3-Power card has an Ongoing effect that doubles the On-Reveal abilities of 1-Cost cards played at his location. Think of him as a mini-Wong for 1-Cost cards. Pair him with Moonstone for some explosive synergies!

Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross

Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross
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Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross enters the fray as a 2-Cost, 2-Power card sporting the game's most impressive mustache. His ability draws a card with ten or more Power every time your opponent doesn't spend all their energy. Is he too niche to be Surtur's new ally? Only time will tell.

Redwing

Redwing
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Redwing, a 3-Cost, 3-Power card, has a unique ability that plays a card from your hand at the location he leaves the first time he moves. Although he doesn't move on his own, pairing him with high-impact cards and movers could lead to thrilling strategies. Which deck will he dominate?

Diamondback

Diamondback
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Diamondback, the second snake-themed character in Snap, is a 3-Cost, 3-Power card with an Ongoing effect that further reduces the Power of opposing cards by -2 if they already have negative Power at her location. For maximum synergy, team her up with a certain blue guy!

New Game Mode: Sanctum Showdown

New Game Mode: Sanctum Showdown
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Get ready for an enchanted battle! Sanctum Showdown will launch on February 18, offering a fresh twist on the game. Unlike standard Snap, this mode eliminates cubes and the six-turn limit. Instead, the goal is to win locations and be the first player to score 16 points. Each turn, one location transforms into the Sanctum, offering more points than the others. This mode promises intense gameplay and the chance to win incredible rewards, including up to four unowned Series 4 and 5 cards!

Exclusive Event Cards

Exclusive Event Cards
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Laufey

Laufey is a 4-Cost, 6-Power card whose On-Reveal ability steals 1 Power from any card in his vicinity, including yours. His arrival might spark a Diamondback resurgence; will he shake up the meta?

Uncle Ben

Uncle Ben is a 1-Cost, 2-Power card that lets you relive Spider-Man's origin story. When he's destroyed, Spider-Man takes his place. Though it may seem like a meme card, it's definitely worth experimenting with!

Gorgon

Gorgon, Arishem's most formidable foe, is a 2-Cost, 3-Power card with an ongoing effect that increases the cost of any cards in your opponent's hand that weren't originally in their deck by one. This disrupts strategies like Shield Agents, Moongirl, and Thanos, making him a powerful counter.

Mastery System

Brave New Season Sam Wilson Takes the Shield New Cards and Exciting Game Modes Await
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The Mastery system will finally launch on February 11th! Each card will have its own Mastery Track, offering exclusive rewards like character reaction sets, special flares, and a gold diamond flare at the end. This long-awaited feature adds an extra layer of customization and progression to the game.

New Locations

New Locations
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  • Smithsonian Museum: A perfect match for Sam Wilson Captain America and his shield.
  • Madripoor: A scaling location that rewards early dominance, but be cautious of overextending into Shang-Chi's range.

Conclusion

This season is bursting with excitement! From Sam Wilson's debut as Captain America to the chaotic fun of Sanctum Showdown and the introduction of the Mastery system, there's something for everyone. Redwing has me particularly thrilled—I can't wait to figure out how to use him effectively. What about you? Which card are you most excited to try? Any variants you're hoping to add to your collection? Let me know in the comments!

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