Winter, Captain, Soldier, America

Editor's Note: Deck modified on March 2, 2026 following up on a comment that Winter Soldier with Captain America upgrade does not allow one to play Super-Soldiers team-up card.

Playing Captain America on Bucky Barnes, then flipping up to Winter Solider is the sweet spot for some Super-Soliders team-up action.

Recruitment Drive reduces the cost of Captain America ally to ZERO! Call for Backup is on hand, too. Squared Off brings in cannon fodder while reducing the cost of allies, paying for Black Widow, Hawkeye, U.S. Agent, or Maria Hill.

Hawkeye: Clint Barton in play softens up minions for Winter Solider to finish off to trigger his hero ability. U.S. Agent: John Walker and Falcon: Sam Wilson are here purely for MCU theme. The Triskelion opens another ally slot, maybe for Redwing to make its Cameo.

Rapid Response recursion shenanigans with Maria Hill. At 2 THW with Mission Leader, Maria might get everyone at the table even another card. Practiced Plan brings Rapid Response back to hand immediately.

Captain America’s Shield requires spending a strength resource, so Clarity of Purpose is here. Squared Off does as well but is a solid card regardless since Winter Soldier can never get enough minions to steamroll. The other bits (Helicarrier, Front Organization, Practiced Plan) are here to get his hero-specific upgrades in to play and keep them on the table.

Very on point for the man who came in from the cold.