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

Author: Sarah Mar 03,2025

The highly anticipated Brave New Season has arrived in Marvel Snap, bringing a plethora of exciting updates! This season introduces Sam Wilson as Captain America, a fresh batch of cards, the long-awaited Mastery system, and a thrilling new temporary game mode, Sanctum Showdown, brimming with rewards. 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

Tianyou Season Pass VariantsImage: ensigame.com

This season's card art showcases the distinctive style of artist He Tianyou, featuring dynamic poses and unique dotted textures. Prepare your wallets; Tianyou's artwork takes center stage in this season's variant offerings.

Season Cards

  • Sam Wilson Captain America: Sam Wilson Captain AmericaImage: ensigame.com This 2-Cost, 3-Power card deploys Captain America's Shield, granting +2 Power to any Captain America card at its location. Sam's Ongoing ability allows you to strategically move the shield each turn. Will this benefit future Captain America cards?

  • Joaquín Torres (Falcon): Joaquín Torres (Falcon)Image: ensigame.com This 3-Cost, 3-Power card doubles the On-Reveal power of 1-Cost cards played at its location, making it a potent tool for strategic combinations.

  • Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross: Thaddeus Thunderbolt RossImage: ensigame.com A 2-Cost, 2-Power card with a unique ability: if your opponent doesn't spend all their energy, he draws a card with 10+ Power.

  • Redwing: RedwingImage: ensigame.com This 3-Cost, 3-Power card plays a card from your hand from its departing location upon its first movement.

  • Diamondback: DiamondbackImage: ensigame.com A 3-Cost, 3-Power card that reduces the Power of opposing cards at its location by -2 if they already have negative Power.

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 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, the Mastery system introduces individual card progression tracks with rewards such as character emotes, special effects, and a gold diamond flare.

New Locations

New LocationsImage: ensigame.com

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

Conclusion

The Brave New 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?