*Marvel Snap* has long been in need of more animal companions, and with the Brave New World season, Falcon's pet Redwing joins the ranks of beloved creatures like Cosmo, Groose, Zabu, and Hit Monkey. Let's dive into how Redwing functions in the game and explore some deck strategies that might make use of this new feathered friend.

How Redwing Works in Marvel Snap

Redwing is a 3-cost, 4-power card with a unique ability: "The first time this moves, add a card from your hand to the old location." This ability can only be triggered once per game, which limits its strategic flexibility. Even with cards like Symbiote Spider-Man or bounce mechanics, Redwing's effect won't reset.

A key challenge with Redwing is accurately targeting the card you want to add to the old location. Move decks typically feature many small cards, such as Iron Fist, which you might not want to trigger with Redwing. Meanwhile, decks centered around Scream focus more on manipulating your opponent's cards rather than your own.

However, there are affordable ways to move Redwing, like using Madame Web or Cloak, which can be beneficial for players with lower Collection Levels. Redwing can potentially secure surprise victories by enabling early plays of powerful cards like Galactus or pulling high-cost cards like The Infinaut.

Best Day One Redwing Decks in Marvel Snap

Following the dominance of Ares and Surtur last season, a new Scream-based deck has emerged, incorporating Aero and Heimdall to disrupt opponents and gain power. Redwing can fit into this strategy, although playing Surtur on turn 3 is usually more advantageous. Here's the deck list:

• Hydra Bob
• Scream
• Kraven
• Captain America
• Redwing
• Polaris
• Surtur
• Ares
• Cull Obsidian
• Aero
• Heimdall
• Magneto

This is a high-cost deck with several Series 5 cards, including Hydra Bob, Scream, Redwing, Surtur, Ares, and Cull Obsidian. If you don't have Hydra Bob, consider substituting with another 1-drop like Rocket Raccoon or Iceman. The strategy involves playing Surtur on turn 3, followed by high-power cards to boost Surtur's power. Scream serves as an alternate win condition by stealing power. The deck includes 'push' cards like Polaris, Aero, and Magneto to manipulate the board, and you can use Redwing with Heimdall to both buff Surtur and pull a high-power card from your hand.

Another potential home for Redwing is in a deck featuring Madame Web. With the recent nerf to Dagger, move decks have largely vanished from competitive play, but Redwing could find a niche in an Ongoing deck, especially as these have gained popularity. Here's a sample deck list:

• Ant-Man
• Madame Web
• Psylocke
• Sam Wilson
• Captain America
• Luke Cage
• Captain America
• Redwing
• Doom 2099
• Iron Lad
• Blue Marvel
• Doctor Doom
• Spectrum

This deck includes two Series 5 cards: Madame Web and Doom 2099. While Madame Web is optional, removing her would necessitate dropping Redwing as well in favor of another Ongoing card like Mobius M. Mobius. The primary goal is to utilize Doom 2099 to spread power across all locations. Madame Web's Ongoing ability can help manage the placement of Doom 2099 bots and move Sam Wilson's shield. Redwing can be played with Madame Web to trigger its effect on the following turn. On turn 6, aim to play Doctor Doom or Spectrum to either spread or spike your power and clinch the victory.

Is Redwing Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?

Currently, the answer leans towards no. Redwing is considered underpowered and fits into an archetype that lacks competitive strength. It's advisable to conserve your resources for more promising cards that may be released later this month or next. Unless Second Dinner significantly buffs Redwing, it's unlikely to justify spending your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens on this new animal companion.