This guide explores optimal deck strategies for Moonstone in Marvel Snap, a powerful yet vulnerable card. We'll examine two primary deck builds and discuss effective counters.
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- The Best Deck for Moonstone
- An Alternative Deck for Moonstone
- How to Counter Moonstone
- Is Moonstone Worth It?
Moonstone, Marvel Snap's newest Ongoing card, copies the Ongoing effects of 1-, 2-, and 3-cost cards in its lane. While potent, its fragility earns it the "Glass Cannon" moniker. Testing reveals Patriot and Tribunal strategies as most effective.
The Best Deck for Moonstone
Moonstone excels as a support card, not the primary win condition. A Patriot-Ultron deck provides a reliable framework. Focus on copying one or two key Ongoing effects.
This Moonstone deck includes: Brood, Mystique, Dazzler, Mockingbird, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Squirrel Girl, Blue Marvel, Mister Sinister, Patriot, and Ultron.
| Card | Cost | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Moonstone | 4 | 6 |
| Patriot | 3 | 1 |
| Ultron | 6 | 8 |
| Brood | 3 | 2 |
| Ant-Man | 1 | 1 |
| Mystique | 3 | 0 |
| Iron Man | 5 | 0 |
| Mister Sinister | 2 | 2 |
| Dazzler | 2 | 2 |
| Squirrel Girl | 1 | 2 |
| Mockingbird | 6 | 9 |
| Blue Marvel | 5 | 3 |
Deck Synergies:
- Prepare board buffs with Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl.
- Utilize one lane for Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone (ideally in that order).
- Deploy Ultron in the final round to maximize buffed locations.
- Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird serve as backup for power deficits.
An Alternative Deck for Moonstone
A more exciting, though less consistent, strategy pairs Moonstone with Onslaught and The Living Tribunal. Moonstone becomes the win condition. This deck includes: Onslaught, Living Tribunal, Mystique, Magik, Psylocke, Sera, Iron Man, Ravonna Renslayer, Captain America, Howard the Duck, and Iron Lad.
| Card | Cost | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Moonstone | 4 | 6 |
| Onslaught | 6 | 7 |
| The Living Tribunal | 6 | 9 |
| Mystique | 3 | 0 |
| Ravonna Renslayer | 2 | 2 |
| Iron Man | 5 | 0 |
| Captain America | 3 | 3 |
| Howard the Duck | 1 | 2 |
| Magik | 3 | 2 |
| Psylocke | 2 | 2 |
| Sera | 5 | 4 |
| Iron Lad | 4 | 6 |
Ideal Play:
- Use Psylocke for early Moonstone placement.
- Play Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man in Moonstone's lane.
- Distribute power across lanes with The Living Tribunal in the final round.
Psylocke and Sera provide cost reduction, Magik extends the match, and Captain America/Iron Lad offer backup. However, Super Skrull proves a significant counter.
How to Counter Moonstone
Super Skrull effectively counters Moonstone. Enchantress, Rogue, and Echo also neutralize her abilities. Moonstone's vulnerability stems from absorbing abilities within its lane, making it susceptible to lane-specific counters or Super Skrull in another lane.
Is Moonstone Worth It?
Moonstone's value increases as more synergistic Ongoing cards are released. Its inclusion in a Spotlight Cache with other Series Five cards mitigates pull risk. For players who enjoy powerful combo plays, Moonstone is a worthwhile acquisition.
